In the year The chaos of the 2026 MotoGP driver market has sparked discussion about the need to regulate relationships between teams in the sport.
With the current contract cycle ending in 2026, many teams have been looking to tie up their riders ahead of the new rules in 2027. Aprilia has extended the contract of Marco Bezecicsaying Marc Marquez is set to renew with Ducati..
However, in 2026, when almost everyone’s contract ends, MotoGP rider market Even before the start of the current season, he released many rumors about where people will end up in 2027.
Fabio Quatararo is reportedly set to join Honda.saying George Martin is set to replace him at Yamaha.. It has been said that Pedro Acosta is heading to Ducati.In collaboration with Marquez
When riders make deals with rival teams and factories, they have the full season, knowing they’ll leave when it’s done, so it’s inevitable that they’ll ditch their current outfit. It has led some to suggest that MotoGP should have its own transfer window.
Massimo Rivola ‘backs’ MotoGP rider transfer window
Similar to soccer, the proposal only applies during select periods of the season when the Cavaliers sign contracts with other teams. This prevents any conflict between the two sides, and also gives riders the perfect opportunity to review their options at the end of the season.
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola Journalist Giovanni Zammagni was asked about his thoughts on the MotoGP transfer window and he is a ‘supporter’ of the idea.
Said through. Zamagni’s YouTube channel: “I agree, if I remember correctly, it was a proposal that David Brivio made several years ago, and yes, I agree.
“And not only is there a window, but I think the contracts should also be kept a little, as a guarantee, like they do elsewhere.
“Yes, even if you have a window, it’s not certain that you won’t be able to negotiate first, but signing and announcing a contract is another matter. So yes, I’m in favor of it.”
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What do other MotoGP bosses think of the rider market transfer window?
Lucio Cecchinello, Gino Borsoi, Paolo Pavesio, Davide Brivio, Ucchio Salucci and Mauro Gracielli were asked to comment on the proposal. LCR, Pramac, Yamaha, Trackhouse, VR46 and Ducati Boss, respectively, all had similar verdicts.
All agreed that the idea was worth looking into. Both Borsoi and Pavesio pointed out that it is an inconvenient situation for riders to sign contracts with rivals before the start of the new season.
Brivio does not think a transfer window is ‘necessary’ for MotoGP, but insists it would not be a ‘bad thing’ as riders may have ‘second thoughts’ about signing contracts too soon. They may find that their new team is going to regress in performance.
Cecchinello, Salucci and Gracili say it’s important to look at something like a transfer window, but they all point to potential limitations.
Cecchinello and Salucci said the transfer window, as is common in football, does not stop riders and teams from negotiating months in advance. Gracili felt it would be ‘very difficult’ to implement such a system and get other teams to support it.
