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There are nine riders out of contract who are all dealing with the implications of a massive 2025 MotoGP silly season. Here’s a rundown of what to expect from the chess pieces set to move next
Recently, the MotoGP had an unexpected month off between the Catalan and Dutch Grands Prix due to the first Kazakhstan race’s postponement, leading to a frenzy in the rider market. Notable transfers include Marc Marquez moving from Gresini to the works Ducati team, Jorge Martin heading to Aprilia, KTM acquiring Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini for Tech3, and Aprilia filling the Vinales gap with Marco Bezzecchi. Amidst these shifts, there are still many uncertainties in the rider market. Joan Mir, the 2020 world champion, expresses a strong desire to stay at Honda despite challenges, citing faith in the team’s developments and a reluctance to leave as a failure. His Suzuki ex-teammate, Alex Rins, is in talks for a contract extension with Yamaha. Meanwhile, uncertainties loom for Taka Nakagami at Honda, contemplating the improving bike’s importance in his decision-making process. Miguel Oliveira of Trackhouse Aprilia expresses dissatisfaction with the current market moves, believing non-track factors are impacting his performance.
