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A reported Fabio Quartararo deal with Honda has supercharged an already-frenzied MotoGP 2027 rider market. Here are the next questions – which could be answered very quickly
The 2026 MotoGP season is currently in the ‘shakedown’ phase, but the focus has already shifted to the 2027 rider market, with reports suggesting that Fabio Quartararo might be joining Honda next year after leaving Yamaha following seven years and a world title with them.
Although Quartararo’s move is yet to be confirmed, riders like Toprak Razgatlioglu, Diogo Moreira, and Johann Zarco have secured contracts for 2027, with their specific team placements still uncertain, leading to anticipation and speculation in the MotoGP community.
The potential change in Quartararo’s status could trigger further movement and decisions among other riders, as hinted by KTM team manager Aki Ajo, who mentioned a possible domino effect in the transfer market.
Several key questions await answers in the coming months, including whether Ducati will secure a new deal with Marc Marquez, and if rising star Pedro Acosta will make a significant move, possibly to Ducati, following reports and rumors linking him with the team.
The MotoGP paddock is buzzing with excitement and anticipation as the 2027 season’s lineup starts to take shape, setting the stage for a thrilling period of negotiations and announcements in the world of motorcycle racing.
