Carmelo Izpeleta has complained to an unnamed MotoGP team manager about losing one of his star riders ahead of the 2026 season, according to reports.
of MotoGP rider market It was done quickly both before winter and during exams. Pedro Acosta is expected to join Ducati, while Francesco Bagnaia heads to Aprilia.
Bagnaia will fill the position vacated by Yamaha-bound Jorge Martin, who in turn replaces new Honda recruit Fabio Quatararo. Alex Marquez is also lined up for a factory seat at KTM.
As he says The newspaperNone of these moves have been made official as the teams have yet to renew their commercial deal with MotoGP Sports Entertainment, also known as Dorna, for the 2027-31 window.
Izpeleta seems to be ‘satisfied’ with receiving ‘endless demands’ from the producers. There was another meeting in Thailand on Tuesday but little progress was made.
The manager of the MotoGP team is not happy to pay the rider who leaves
According to the same publication, one of the ‘senior’ team managers in the paddock recently spoke. Swordfish: “I pay a star rider three million euros, and throughout the season he keeps his mind on the next bike, not mine.”
Which manager made the complaint is anyone’s guess, although the famous £2.6m salary could be in Martin or Acosta’s ballpark.
In response, Izpeleta recalled the team boss suggesting ‘some time ago’ during the season’s transfer window, but producers rejected the idea.
Some of the riders who went on in MotoGP in 2018. There is concern that commitment will decrease in 2026. Neil Hodgson predicted that Quartararo would be the biggest disappointment. of the year as his relationship with Yamaha began to fall apart.
Marc Marquez has trial value for the 2027 season.
As El Periodico points out, not all of these commuter riders will be able to test next year’s bikes. They don’t want their current teams to pass on any secrets, and contracts naturally prevent them from trying out for their 2027 teams.
After the change in the rule size, absence from the current exams will be of great importance.
However, with that in mind Marc Marquez is set to renew his Ducati contract.He should not face these restrictions. Already, this gives it a much needed edge over its competitors.
