Honda has made Fabio Quartararo’s signing for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons official. The 2021 world champion is leaving Yamaha after eight years together and is set to lead the Japanese manufacturer’s new factory project.
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Under this tag you will find articles related to MotoGP and its current developments. This includes race reports, analyses, rider and team coverage as well as technical and sporting background information about the premier class of motorcycle racing.
The list below brings together all content in which MotoGP is featured — ranging from individual Grand Prix events and rider market updates to regulation and technical developments.
Honda has signed Colombian rider David Alonso for MotoGP. His promotion is confirmed for 2027, but which Honda team he will race for has yet to be decided.
The shift to 850cc bikes and Pirelli tires is already casting its shadow and shaping decisions in the paddock. A factory move, an open tire dispute, and the first test impressions show what next season will be all about.
Marc Marquez has cut his deficit in the 2026 title fight from 102 points to just 18. But around the summer break there’s more at stake than the top of the standings, as the 2027 rider market and the situation at Yamaha and Honda are also creating plenty of movement.
After the German Grand Prix, Ducati loses Rank A for the first time since the current system was introduced and will now share Tier B with Aprilia. Because manufacturers are already focused on the new 850cc bikes for 2027, the newly gained freedoms turn out smaller than in the past.
MotoGP enters a three-week summer break, and the headlines around Ducati, KTM and Aprilia keep coming. Francesco Bagnaia has undergone arm surgery, the Marquez brothers have settled their futures, and Jorge Lorenzo explains how Marc Marquez has changed.
Johann Zarco will avoid knee surgery after his heavy crash in Barcelona and is closing in on his MotoGP return. Two of the three injured ligaments are healing well, with a comeback targeted for the autumn.
KTM Motorsport Director Pit Beirer has openly admitted for the first time that something is wrong inside the MotoGP engines. The Austrian manufacturer is not yet allowed to fix the fault, because doing so requires the rivals’ consent.
Two Ducati riders crashed out of safe podium positions at the Sachsenring, and both struggled to explain why. What the riders said after the German Grand Prix about mistakes, tyres, aerodynamics and the title fight.
Marc Marquez won the MotoGP race at the Sachsenring, leading every one of the 30 laps. It was the Ducati rider’s tenth victory at the German Grand Prix, as the championship standings shift significantly ahead of the summer break.
Marc Marquez won the Sprint at the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, making him the sole record holder for sprint wins in MotoGP. Behind him, Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio secured an all-Ducati podium lockout, while the injured Marco Bezzecchi was absent.
Maverick Viñales accuses KTM of sending him a contract only to declare it void shortly after. KTM motorsport director Pit Beirer disputes this account, insisting a seat is still open — but time is running out.
The German Grand Prix starts with a rollercoaster for Marc Marquez: an early crash in the first practice, then the fastest time of the afternoon. Friday goes far worse for Francesco Bagnaia, who misses out on a direct spot in the decisive qualifying segment.
With a win at the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, Marc Marquez can equal a record that has stood for half a century. At the same time, crucial championship points are at stake for him.
Most starting spots for the 2027 MotoGP season are already set, and several well-known names find no place left. Pedro Acosta moves to Ducati, Pecco Bagnaia leaves the factory team, and up to five rookies are set to join the premier class.
KTM has completely reshuffled its MotoGP factory line-up for the new 850cc era starting in 2027, signing Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio. Both riders signed multi-year contracts, while current factory riders Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder leave the team.
A week before the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, the MotoGP title fight is wide open. At the same time the rider line-up for 2027 is reshuffling, and reigning world champion Marc Marquez talks about his goals and records after signing his new Ducati contract.
After several serious start-line crashes, MotoGP is embroiled in a debate over just how dangerous ride-height devices and holeshot systems really are. Marc Marquez shifts the debate to a different point, while a positive update on Johann Zarco’s injury and the 2027 rider market keep the paddock talking.
Brembo has developed a new brake caliper for the 2027 MotoGP season that is around 80 grams lighter while still aiming to deliver the familiar braking feel. Some teams have already tried the part during testing in Misano, with further data expected from Brno.
Ahead of the German GP at the Sachsenring, physical and sporting setbacks dominate the headlines. Several riders enter the last race weekend before the summer break either injured or under pressure.