It’s no secret that the MotoGP rider market has been moving at a record pace this year. Even before the 2026 bikes had turned a wheel in pre-season testing, the MotoGP world was taken aback by Motorsport.com’s revelation that Fabio Quartararo had agreed terms to join Honda for 2027.
Since then, further details about potential rider movements have emerged, although teams and manufacturers have so far avoided publicly confirming any developments. With the Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association (MSMA) still negotiating a commercial agreement with MotoGP Sports Entertainment (previously known as Dorna) for 2027-31, teams have agreed not to announce their rider line-ups for next year.
