Many figures in the MotoGP paddock are now confident that Yamaha will complete Honda rider Luca Marini’s 2027 factory line-up alongside Aprilia star George Martin.
Yamaha They had to dive in MotoGP rider market To renew their line-up in 2027, it’s an open secret in the paddock, so star them Fabio Quatararo He thought to join Honda. Quartararo led Yamaha’s project after winning the title in 2021 but is out of contract.
It is widely believed Quartararo has agreed to join Honda from 2027. With a two-year deal, Yamaha responded quickly by persuading Aprilian to leave Noale’s team when his contract expired. Yamaha intends to sign Martin to a two-year contractonce completed.
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The MotoGP paddock is confident that Yamaha is signing Honda’s Luca Marini for 2027
But Yamaha have given their time to decide who they will sign for the partnership Martin In 2027, as Alex Rin The contract for the Japanese brand is also over. Honda Racing Marini He has been widely linked with a move to Yamaha, and many now expect him to switch to Iwata in Tokyo in 2027.
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According to GPONIt has been reported that many people in the paddock are confident that Marini will join Yamaha when his contract with Honda expires. The 28-year-old has been racing for Honda since 2024, but is expected to be cut several times after this season.
The latest reports suggest that Quartararo is considering a move to Tokyo next year, alongside his January exit. Honda chose to sign David Alonso to complete their 2027 lineup. Marini and Joan Mir are both out of contract with the factory Honda outfit this year.
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Marini was not Yamaha’s number one choice to join Martin in the 2027 lineup. The Italians gained popularity in their design after the Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia has canceled his trip to Yamaha to join ApriliaWith the two-time MotoGP champion replacing Martin.
Also, it is said to be a VR46 rider recently. Fabio Di Giannantonio has had fairly advanced talks with YamahaAs his factory Ducati contract is another deal that expires this year. But now it is said. Ducati intends to keep Di Giannantonio in VR46 in 2027 With a new deal.
So Marini could be Yamaha’s third choice at best, but could provide a valuable asset to Iwata’s outfit at the start of the 2027 MotoGP regulations era. Marini is credited for his crucial role in helping Honda develop their RC213V, but it doesn’t always lead to points.
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