Honda are looking to expand in MotoGP next year by adding another satellite team to their stable, and have shifted their focus to Tech3 following Japanese builder Gresini’s decision to stay with Ducati.
Although the 2026 MotoGP campaign is still at an early stage, the grid’s five factory outfits have had their fair share of focus on the premier class’ new technical regulations set to come into force in 2027.
Most satellite teams see their current contracts expire in 2026, making it imperative that they sign new contracts as soon as possible to give their engineers and riders maximum time to get used to the new machines.
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Honda They are attached to add. Gresini Racing Following the disappointment of the Italian team, the clothes that enter their list Ducati In recent months. However, the Faenza-based team seems to have bounced back and is now looking to revive.
Tech3 are looking ‘increasingly attractive’ to Honda as they explore a second satellite MotoGP team.
According to the report Motorsport ItalyThe Tech3 MotoGP outfit is becoming ‘increasingly attractive’ to Honda following Gresini’s decision to stay with Ducati.
On the weekend of the United States Grand Prix race, the team owner Guenther Steiner indicated that Tech3 were looking for ‘certain guarantees’ from KTM before renewing their deal. He also indicated that he is exploring other avenues for the French racing team.
According to the report, Honda are keen to add another team under their umbrella as it will ‘expand’ the number of options they have with their rider line-up.
Fabio Quatararo He is now understood to have a ‘guaranteed seat’ in the factory Honda squad next year Luca Marini And of Joan Mir Futures in Asaka are still in question.
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Since then, it has been reported that David Alonso is a teammate of Quartararo For 2027, he could step up from the Moto2 category to his rookie campaign in MotoGP.
of course, Diogo Moreira He is under contract with HRC through 2028, but the remainder of his rookie season will determine whether their gamble on him pays off. Johann Zarko The deal will be completed at the end of next season.
Gresini will launch a brand new lineup in 2027.
Gresini’s complaint is understood to stem from Borgo Panigale’s promise that the Ducati VR46 will be a ‘top rider’ in the form of Fermin Aldeguerre in their respective negotiations.
Aldeguer’s move to VR46 in the coming days means that Gresini will sound a whole new line next year. Alex Marquez is also expected to support the factory ride on KTM.
According to a recent report Gresini are set to sign Daniel Holgado and Enea Bastianini. In the year To take charge in 2027, the former is highly rated as a future star in the Premier League.
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