Enea Bastianini showed MotoGP lifeline ahead of KTM’s expected release despite Joan Mir Gresini’s move.

In March, it was said that. Gresini is expected to sign Bastiani To partner Moto2 title contender Daniel Holgado for the 2027 MotoGP line-up.

However, the reason KTM’s option to extend Bastianini’s contract to 2027Gresini decided to turn to Mir.

It was reported on Friday Mir will sign with Gresini for 2027 and 2028He has completed a four-year stint with Honda.

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Enea Bastianini’s MotoGP lifeline has landed ahead of the expected KTM release

As he says The competitionBastiani was Gresini’s priority signing, but the Italian has now been given a lifeline to stay in MotoGP following their decision to go after Mir instead.

Bastianini is now expected to leave KTM and in turn join Trackhouse.

The report claims Bastianini will fill the trackhouse seat vacated by Ai Ogura, who will join Yamaha ahead of the 2027 MotoGP campaign.

Currently, Bastianini is expected to compete with Raul Fernandez in the trackhouse next season.

He said recently. GPONBastianini was asked about the future. He replied, “No news yet, but like I said, we’re very close.”

Asked if he was prioritizing a factory contract or a competitive bike, the 28-year-old said: “I’d ideally like both!

“When you’re fast in this world, you’re happy, but no one can guarantee 100 percent, especially next season with the new bikes – 850cc, aerodynamics and low power. I have to make a decision.”

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Bastiani is 10th in the standings with 39 points from the opening five rounds.

Looking ahead to this weekend’s Catalan Grand Prix, Bastiani said: “My expectations here are higher than at other circuits because I had a good weekend last year, and I want to do it again. It’s important to start on the right foot, not thinking too much about the past and the future, but focusing on the present.”