MotoGP rider market Archives: 05/2026

KTM want a veteran rider and a young talent at Tech3 next year, which has left them choosing between Brad Binder and Maverick Vinales. Fabio…

Nicolo Bulega’s mooted move to MotoGP in 2027 will have several ramifications, not least for the World Superbike championship. Bulega had been on a four-rider…

Max Biaggi thinks that MotoGP will see a ‘revitalised’ Francesco Bagnaia upon his expected move to Aprilia in 2027.  Bagnaia, 29, has been racing for…

Michael Laverty has urged Valentino Rossi to ‘take a punt’ on a rider who could be a ‘force’ for VR46.  Seven-time world champion Rossi is…

Brad Binder is under huge pressure to stay on the MotoGP grid in 2027, but fans absolutely believe that the South African rider will be…

Maverick Vinales has admitted that KTM had one particular ‘doubt’ that stopped him from getting a 2027 factory seat. Vinales, 31, made his return to…

Marco Bezzecchi is still the only rider to have announced his 2027 contract, as Aprilia went ‘against the wishes’ of the paddock to sign him.…

Ducati’s plans for their 2027 MotoGP roster aren’t healthy for the sport, one paddock insider has told Liberty Media. It’s an open secret that Pedro…

Manu Gonzalez is attracting interest from the Honda World Superbike team, but the Moto2 championship leader is holding on to a chance at MotoGP as…

Nicolo Bulega says he would not be happy with Ducati if he did not get a chance in MotoGP for the 2027 season. The Italian…