MotoGP is going through the silliest season I've ever seen. The rider market is insane, with many moves for 2027 being decided or nearly decided before the 2026 season even started. I believe this creates its own issues between riders and teams, but since we're on the eve of a totally new ruleset for MotoGP bikes, some teams are in a precarious position.
Next year, all MotoGP bikes will run reduced aerodynamics packages and 850cc engines, which is the biggest technical shakeup since 2012, when the capacity limit was raised from 800cc to 1000cc. The problem is, teams need to develop these machines with the sharpest riders they have, but giving riders who are about to switch teams detailed information about the new bikes isn't preferable.
