David Alonso looks set to stay in MotoGP for 2027 after signing with Honda, but fans are questioning whether he is ready to make the move.
The Colombian enters Moto2 with 14 wins in 20 races after dominating the Moto3 championship in 2025. In the rookie season, Alonso He won the first race at Balaton Park and finished ninth in the standings.
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The 19-year-old now He’s tipped as a title contender in 2026, attracting the attention of the MotoGP paddock and eyeing a seat on the 2027 grid.
Honda has signed Alonso For next season, partnering with 2021 MotoGP champion Fabio Quattararo on a new rider line-up. The Colombian is an impressive talent, but some question whether he is ready for the step up to the premier class.
MotoGP fans don’t think David Alonso is ready for MotoGP.
The fans discussed Alonso’s career and his direction in MotoGP. RedditMany believe it may be too soon to move up from Moto2. When asked if they were ready for the premiere episode, two users simply wrote ‘No’.
“My man is 19 and he won’t destroy the competition in Moto2. What’s the point of calling him now? Let him develop a bit more,” said one fan.
Many agree that Alonso will be ready for MotoGP after some progress in Moto2. One said: “No he’s not….he’ll still get there. I’m totally sure he’ll be a MotoGP rider,” another wrote: “Maybe not now, but eventually he’ll get there soon. He just needs to do well in Moto2 rn.”
A user doesn’t think they’re ready to switch to factory wear: “Yeah, but maybe not for the factory team.
One fan discussed Colombian and Aspar teammate Daniel Holgado, who is set to join MotoGP with Gresini: “Love Alonso, but he won one Moto2.
Both are very good riders, and both will succeed sooner or later in MotoGP. All that said, Alonso is a small rider who could use more time in Moto2 and physical development. He is also taking a big gamble if he signs with Honda.
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Given his potential, Alonso has been targeted by several MotoGP manufacturers. Honda He won the competition to sign him.
Ducati was closely associated with the Colombian, of whom Luigi Daleigna was a huge fan. However, Borgo Pangale’s clothing did not reach anywhere in the negotiations.
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Alonso wanted 10 times what Ducati was willing to pay.This eventually led him to the Honda road.
In addition to that, Ducati and Yamaha refused to give Alonso a factory seat.While Honda took a gamble and gave HRC a seat next to Quatararo. The demands were so great that he was under pressure to deliver results.
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