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MotoGP promoter Dorna is planning a radical transformation of the Moto3 class from 2027 onwards, according to The Race’s sources in the paddock
According to The Race’s sources, Dorna plans a major transformation of the Moto3 class from 2027, switching to a one-make series with larger 500cc engines to reduce escalating costs due to the expanding MotoGP calendar outside Europe. Current prototype machines from Honda and KTM will be replaced with a spec bike, potentially based on a production machine, to address the financial strains facing smaller teams. The move away from traditional European races towards new venues like Indonesia and Argentina has substantially increased logistical costs for Moto3 teams. Dorna aims to cut machinery costs by shifting to a one-make series and potentially incorporating roadgoing machines, similar to the setup in Moto2 with Triumph engines. While KTM was initially seen as a prime candidate to produce the sole series, the company’s financial challenges have led to uncertainties about its future participation in Moto3, leaving Honda and potential new manufacturers like CFMoto as contenders for the new era of Moto3 racing.
