KTM have yet to confirm their second rider for the 2027 MotoGP season after signing Alex Marquez, but the seat could now be open for Moto2 star Senna Agius.
No rider signings have been officially announced for the 2027 season as the MotoGP teams continue negotiations with Dorna over their next Concorde deal. However, many agreements have already been made and KTM They are active.
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The Austrian outfit, tied to Pedro Acosta’s Ducati for next year, had to act quickly to find his successor. Subsequently, in the year KTM has signed Alex Marquez for 2027The Spaniard fulfilled his desire to become a factory rider.
It is not known at this stage who will take the second seat at KTM, with Brad Binder, Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini all out of contract in 2026. The Three Horsemen may lose their factory seats; Agius Can be used.
KTM 2027 seat can ‘open’ for Senna Agius.
He understood that. Vinales will be promoted to the factory KTM team From Tech 3 in 2027, considering the work he did on RC16 last year. Despite an injury-plagued season, the Spaniard has been impressive on the bike.
But after a poor start in 2026, which did not earn him any points Vinales factory contract ‘stays’. KTM is weighing their options and talking to several riders to partner with. Marquez Next season.
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According to the report Motorsport SpainBinder, Vinales and Bastianini could all be given seats, although Bastiani is known to be Gresini’s main target. KTM are looking for alternatives to their current MotoGP line-up.
The seat next to Marquez could ‘open up’ to Moto2 talent, including Colin Weger, who currently races for the KTM Ajo team, and Agius, who is ‘being watched closely by several manufacturers’. The Aussie is in talks to get a factory seat in 2027.
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Senna Agius is also an option for the trackhouse in 2027.
The 20-year-old is thought to be a franchise contender in 2026. Agius won at COTA Before the April break, he was sixth in the standings heading into Jerez.
At these shows, the MotoGP teams are taking notice with KTM keeping him in mind. However, other groups are hoping for 2027 on Agius.
Motorsport ES has revealed that it is in talks with Trackhouse. Ai Ogura is joining Yamaha next year with uncertainty surrounding Raul Fernandez’s future.
Agius also met with Pramak. When Jack Miller faces pressure to take his seat in the premier class. He has many options on the table, but he needs to continue his performance in Moto2.
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