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Honda team manager Alberto Puig responds to rumours that talks are underway over expanding to six bikes for the 2027 MotoGP season.
Honda team manager Alberto Puig has acknowledged the ongoing discussions regarding a potential increase to six MotoGP bikes starting in 2027. Tech3 is considering transitioning from KTM to Honda for the upcoming 850cc/Pirelli era. If this expansion were to happen, Honda would match Ducati’s grid numbers with factory and LCR entries. Puig mentioned that while talks are happening, nothing is confirmed yet. Having six bikes would provide Honda with more rider options for the new era. Speculations suggest Fabio Quartararo and Moto2 rider David Alonso could form Honda’s factory line-up in 2027. The future of current factory riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini remains uncertain due to the potential new signings.
