The MotoGP ‘Silly Season’ is more bonkers than ever with a new Concorde Agreement signed between teams and owners triggering a domino effect of announcements.
Ducati dropped three bombshells in a matter of days in response, with teams gearing up for a new era of rules next season.
Engines swap from 1000cc to 850cc in response to increased speeds, while Pirelli will begin their tyre era, aerodynamic enhancements are reduced, and a number of technical changes come into play.
As such, the entire grid had contracts that expired at the end of 2026, but now new deals are being penned up and down the paddock in rapid succession.
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With such an overhaul in the regulations, it’s anyone's guess where the best landing spot will be, as faltering Japanese giants Honda and Yamaha may have the chance to leapfrog the dominant Ducati and rapid Aprilia.
World champions and race winners are up for grabs, and much like their exceptional bike craft, Ducati were just as quick and clever in the drivers’ market…
Ducati 2027 rider line-up
Acosta and Marquez have thrilled all season and will do so again on the same bike (Credit: Red Bull Content Pool)
| Rider | Contract length |
| Marc Marquez | End of 2028 |
| Pedro Acosta | End of 2028 |
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Dominant Italian manufacturer Ducati entered 2026 with plenty of questions, and then they soon got even more.
Marc Marquez ended his 2025 title-winning season injured, and 2026 began in the same vein, ending with a teary Le Mans exit and retirement fears.
As night follows day, Marquez made yet another remarkable comeback from double surgery, winning races and being rewarded with a new deal until 2028.
Amid his latest resurrection, teammate Francesco Bagnaia spent 2025 in the wilderness, ending up fifth in the riders’ championship.
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The new season continued in a similar fashion, and after Marquez’s signing, it was quickly announced that two-time MotoGP champion ‘Pecco’ would be leaving Ducati as their most successful-ever rider.
A heavily-rumoured deal for KTM sensation Pedro Acosta was then quickly confirmed, giving Ducati an all-Spanish line-up, and their first without an Italian in 17 years.
Aprilia 2027 rider line-up
Bezzecchi and Bagnaia will both be in black next season (Apex Agency)
| Rider | Contract length |
| Marco Bezzecchi | 'Multi-year' |
| Francesco Bagnaia | End of 2030 |
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It was all going swimmingly for Aprilia until several controversial incidents derailed what looked like an uncomplicated title win and rider choice for 2027.
Marco Bezzecchi’s early-season form of three straight opening wins saw him rewarded with a new deal, the first of the season, although its length remains a mystery.
His title challenge has since taken a hit following his attack on a marshal in Czechia and resulting ban, and teammate Jorge Martin has taken the championship lead.
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Yet that isn’t enough to keep the Spaniard in black next season, as the Italian squad have opted for an all-Italian line-up.
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Bagnaia joins from Ducati, and with two MotoGP titles in his pocket, Aprilia had to dish out a lengthy four-year deal to convince him.
Yamaha 2027 rider line-up
Martin could still join Yamaha as a two-time champion (Credit: Red Bull Content Pool)
| Rider | Contract length |
| Jorge Martin | End of 2028 |
| Ai Ogura | End of 2028 |
After yet another horror season, Yamaha have twisted rather than stuck with their rider line-up.
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2021 champion Fabio Quartararo has departed the team, as has Alex Rins, but Yamaha have acted quickly to replace them.
Frenchman Quartararo has been replaced by 2024 champion and 2026 title leader Jorge Martin in a mega coup, with the deal running until the end of 2028.
They’ve also kept their Japanese fans very happy with the signing of Ai Ogura on the same terms. The first Japanese race winner since 2004 signs from Trackhouse after a maiden win at the Dutch Grand Prix.
KTM 2027 rider line-up
Acosta is heading out of KTM to Ducati with Marquez (Credit: Red Bull Content Pool)
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KTM are yet to announce any incomings, but we do know that Pedro Acosta is leaving the team for Ducati. Brad Binder's contract expires at the end of the season and there are big names still on the market for the Austrian brand.
Honda 2027 rider line-up
Honda's main man is heading off (Credit: Red Bull Content Pool)
Like KTM, Honda are yet to announce any signings, but we do know that Joan Mir is leaving the team for Gresini. Luca Marini is also out of contract at the end of the season.
Gresini 2027 rider line-up
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Holgado was the first rookie announced for the 2027 season (Credit: Red Bull Content Pool)
| Rider | Contract length |
| Joan Mir | Unknown |
| Dani Holgado | Unknown |
Gresini have made wholesale changes, swapping out Spanish duo Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer for their countrymen Joan Mir and Dani Holgado.
Mir was beaming in the team's release photos, which is no surprise as he will get a 2027 spec Ducati, the same as factory riders Marquez and Acosta.
Holgado joins with a big reputation and was the first rookie to be announced for the new season, yet his Moto2 title challenge has faltered in recent months.
LCR 2027 rider line-up
Zarco will have a third year at LCR while we wait on Moreira (Red Bull Content Pool)
| Rider | Contract length |
| Johann Zarco | End of 2027 |
LCR were one of the first teams to get a deal over the line in the shape of expereinced Frenchman Johann Zarco.
2026 teammate Diogo Moreira has also signed a new deal, but it's with Honda, so he could still be called up to the factory squad next season.
VR46 rider line-up
Rossi still has some big calls to make next season (Photo: Race Pictures)
Rumours are rife about VR46, particularly around Fabio Di Giannantonio leaving to be replaced by Fermin Aldeguer, who has left Gresini. VR46 bosses have said they want at least one Italian rider next season.
Trackhouse 2027 rider line-up
Trackhouse are saying goodbye to Ogura (Red Bull Content Pool)
Trackhouse are yet to announce any 2027 incomings, but we do know that Ai Ogura is leaving the team for Yamaha.
Tech3 2027 rider line-up
Guenther Steiner still has some decisions to make (Red Bull Content Pool)
It's wait and see on Tech3, with Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini out of contract come the winter.
Pramac 2027 rider line-up
Turkish talent Razgatlioglu will be back for more with Pramac (Photo: Red Bull Content Pool)
| Rider | Contract length |
| Toprak Razgatlioglu | End of 2027 |
Toprak Razgatlioglu signed a new deal with Yamaha and with both spots filled at the top team, he will be racing for the factory side next season.
His teammate is unknown with Jack Miller out of contract at the end of the current season.
The 2027 MotoGP grid so far:
| Team | Rider (contract length) | Rider (contract length) |
| Ducati | Marc Marquez (2028) | Pedro Acosta (2028) |
| Aprilia | Marco Bezzecchi (mulit-year) | Pecco Bagnaia (2030) |
| Yamaha | Jorge Martin (2028) | Ai Ogura (2028) |
| KTM | TBA | TBA |
| Honda | TBA | TBA |
| Gresini | Joan Mir | Dani Holgado |
| LCR | Johann Zarco | TBA |
| VR46 | TBA | TBA |
| Trackhouse | TBA | TBA |
| Tech3 | TBA | TBA |
| Pramac | Toprak Razgatlioglu | TBA |
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