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Fabio Quartararo has admitted he is in talks with Honda for a 2027 MotoGP move, but denied any speculation of a deal already being signed.
Fabio Quartararo confirmed he is in discussions with Honda regarding a potential move to MotoGP in 2027 but dismissed rumors of a signed deal. Motorsport had claimed Quartararo had already agreed to join Honda amid his frustrations with Yamaha. Despite not winning a race in nearly four years due to Yamaha’s decline in performance, Quartararo has remained loyal to the team. While Honda faced its struggles, they showed improvement in 2025, with Joan Mir achieving podium finishes. Quartararo revealed Honda was one of the teams he was negotiating with, emphasizing that no 2027 agreement had been finalized yet. His alleged contract with Honda is rumored to be valued at €15 million. Yamaha’s team principal mentioned they have not started talks with Quartararo for a contract renewal, potentially leading to Jorge Martin replacing him if he decides to leave the team.
