Ene Bastianini has revealed he will sign his 2027 contract ‘soon’ after missing out on signing with Aprilia.
The 2027 MotoGP rider market is growing rapidly with most of the factory rides already booked during the 2026 pre-season testing.
Waiting for that Marc Marquez will stay at Ducati, with Pedro Acosta moving from KTM To mix with red color.
This led to reports Francesco Bagnaia has signed a long-term contract with Aprilia He can see it with the Italian manufacturer until the 2030 season.
However, even with the big names and big rides all lined up, there is still speculation about satellite teams and satellite riders.
Ine Bastianini will make his choice for the 2027 season ‘soon’.
Ine Bastianini He was once a factory Ducati rider, but now he’s struggling on. Tech3 The team signed him at the start of the 2025 season.
The Italian rider from Aprilia He’s lined up with Marco Bezecic for 2027, but due to the aforementioned Bagnaia reports, he looks set to lose out on the factory seat.
After the Buriram MotoGP trials, Sky Sports Italia He has met with Bastianini and confirmed he will sign his contract for 2027 ‘soon’.
Bastianini said, “Well, let’s just say it’s a very sweet time in the market, I think a little bit for everybody. I’ll make my choice soon, and I think it will be the right choice, that’s for sure.”
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The MotoGP rider market has grown faster than expected.
The MotoGP rider market is usually a slow burner with new rumors emerging every round.
However, this season is growing faster than expected, with the 2027 grid already taking shape.
Bastianini predicted to Sky Sports Italia that the 2027 grid would be ‘very loose’ with the American Grand Prix at the end of March.
“In my opinion, the market has developed a lot earlier than usual this year. Usually you expect five or six races, but this year in two or three races I think almost all the drivers will be settled. At least I think so.”
