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Fabio Quartararo is reportedly moving to a new manufacturer for MotoGP 2027.
Fabio Quartararo has reportedly made the first move by signing with Honda for the 2027 MotoGP rider market after leaving Yamaha.
Since his 2021 title-winning campaign, Quartararo, who has been the standout Yamaha rider, has been vocal about needing competitive machinery and is yet to secure a win in two-and-a-half seasons.
Despite his strong performances with five pole positions last year, Quartararo suffered from a ride-height problem at the British MotoGP which cost him a victory while leading the race.
Yamaha has made significant changes to improve its MotoGP project, including hiring technical director Max Bartolini from Ducati and committing to a new V4 engine, but Quartararo’s decision to move to Honda indicates his commitment to success in the future.
With Quartararo joining HRC, three out of the four seats at Honda are already filled for the new era, potentially leaving current factory HRC riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini without a ride.
