Following the bombshell rumors of Fabio Quattararo’s exit from Yamaha, the Iwata factory moved immediately. George Martin has reportedly struck a two-year deal to lead the Yamaha project from 2027.
George Martin’s tenure at the factory Aprilia outfit was a nightmare to say the least. After Noale’s peak as world champion, injury hell broke loose, and a contract dispute was sprinkled in for good measure.
Spaniard Marco Bezecchi backed off his intention to retire following his impressive result in the RS-GP25, but uncertainty has followed him ever since.
After confirming that Fabio Quatararo will be a Honda rider next year.Yamaha are left without a star rider to lead the Iwata-based constructor into MotoGP’s new rules era in 2027.
However, the Japanese builder found another world champion to prove their faith.
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George Martin has signed a two-year contract to join Yamaha in 2027
According to the report Motorsport SpainGeorge Martin is completing a two-year deal that will see him ride for the factory Yamaha team in 2027.
The deal comes after another injury setback for the Spaniard, who is watching from the sidelines for a pre-season test in Sepang.
A switch to Yamaha machinery in 2027 will mark the 2024 world champion’s third specialist bike in four years.
MotoGP fans thought Yamaha was ‘confused’ With Quattararo’s departure announced, however, Martin could be the man to save them from another disappointing season in 2027.
It remains to be seen who Martin will pair up with at Yamaha next year.
It has been suggested that Alex Rins will not remain as a factory Yamaha rider, opening the door to a partnership with 28-year-old Torak Razgatlioglu in 2027.
