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Five MotoGP seats remain formally unfilled for the 2026 season – but next year’s grid appears to have finally taken shape during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend
Five MotoGP seats are still vacant for the 2026 season, with the grid taking shape after the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend at Balaton Park. Diogo Moreira, the sole rookie for next year, has reportedly chosen Honda over Yamaha’s satellite seats, likely taking over Somkiat Chantra’s LCR ride during his injury absence. The impact of Moreira’s entry on the Idemitsu sponsorship remains uncertain. Chantra’s struggles with the RC213V led to his departure from LCR, with Honda opting not to continue due to perceived lack of progress. Jack Miller expressed frustration initially but seems to have secured a contract extension with Pramac Yamaha, with indications pointing towards him being favored over Moto2 leader Manu Gonzalez. Takaaki Nakagami highlighted areas where Chantra struggled to adapt to MotoGP, leading to Honda’s decision to part ways with him.
