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Yamaha set to deliver latest 2027 MotoGP rider market shock amid Ai Ogura reports
Yamaha is set to shake up the MotoGP rider market by signing Ai Ogura to join Jorge Martin in 2027, following Fabio Quartararo’s move to Honda earlier this year.
Despite losing Quartararo, Yamaha managed to secure the signature of former world champion Jorge Martin, who is expected to bring valuable experience to the team.
Recent reports indicated that Luca Marini would join Yamaha alongside Martin, but Yamaha ultimately agreed a deal with Ai Ogura, surprising many in the paddock.
Ogura, who debuted with Trackhouse Aprilia last year, has shown promising results and is currently seventh in the standings, proving to be a valuable addition to the team.
This development also has implications for other riders like Luca Marini, Raul Fernandez, and Alex Rins, whose future in MotoGP is now in question due to the shifting dynamics in the rider market.
