The 2027 MotoGP grid is taking shape with major rider changes across all 11 teams, including Fabio Quartararo’s move to Honda, Pedro Acosta’s switch to Ducati and Toprak Razgatlioglu remaining with Pramac Yamaha.
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The 2027 MotoGP World Championship is set for a major shake-up, with all 11 teams preparing for significant changes to their rider line-ups ahead of a new technical era.
Among the biggest moves are Francesco Bagnaia’s switch from Ducati to Aprilia, Pedro Acosta’s arrival at the factory Ducati team alongside Marc Marquez, and Fabio Quartararo’s move from Yamaha to Honda.
Several other established names will also be changing teams, while a number of young talents are preparing to make their mark in the premier class. The upcoming season will also see changes across the satellite teams as manufacturers restructure their line-ups in preparation for the next phase of MotoGP competition.
Here is a breakdown of the expected 2027 MotoGP rider line-up across all 11 teams.
Aprilia Racing
2027 riders: Marco Bezzecchi and Francesco Bagnaia
Aprilia Racing will retain Marco Bezzecchi while welcoming Francesco Bagnaia from Ducati for the 2027 season.
Bezzecchi has committed his future to Aprilia, providing continuity as the Italian manufacturer continues its development efforts. Bagnaia, meanwhile, will join the team after several seasons with Ducati, where he established himself as a multiple-time MotoGP race winner and two-time world champion.
Bagnaia’s arrival will be one of Aprilia’s most significant moves as the team looks to strengthen its challenge for the championship. Jorge Martin will leave Aprilia to join Yamaha, ending his stint with the Italian manufacturer.
Trackhouse Aprilia
2027 riders: Raul Fernandez and Enea Bastianini
Trackhouse Aprilia will retain Raul Fernandez and bring in Enea Bastianini from Tech3 KTM.
Fernandez’s strong performances have secured his place with the American-backed team, while Bastianini will provide additional experience after competing with Ducati and KTM machinery.
However, the team will lose Ai Ogura, who is moving to Yamaha for the 2027 season. Bastianini’s arrival gives Trackhouse an established MotoGP race winner as it looks to maintain its competitiveness in the satellite team standings.
Ducati Lenovo Team
2027 riders: Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta
Ducati will field a new rider pairing in 2027, with Pedro Acosta joining Marc Marquez at the factory team. Acosta will move from KTM, marking a significant step in his MotoGP career as he joins a manufacturer that has enjoyed considerable success in recent seasons.
Marquez will remain with Ducati, providing the team with an experienced championship contender alongside one of the premier class’s most promising young riders.
The move also brings Francesco Bagnaia’s time with Ducati to an end, with the Italian set to join Aprilia.
The pairing of Marquez and Acosta will be one of the most closely watched combinations on the 2027 grid.
Gresini Racing Ducati
2027 riders: Joan Mir and Dani Holgado
Gresini Racing will welcome Joan Mir from Honda and promote Dani Holgado from Moto2 for the 2027 campaign. Mir will be looking to rediscover the form that helped him win the MotoGP World Championship with Suzuki in 2020 after several challenging seasons with Honda.
Holgado, meanwhile, will make the step up from Moto2 to the premier class, giving the team another young rider to develop. The pair will replace Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer, who are moving to KTM and VR46 Ducati respectively. Gresini’s rider changes reflect a combination of experienced talent and youth as the team prepares for the new technical regulations.
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
2027 riders: Fermin Aldeguer and Nicolo Bulega
VR46 Ducati will welcome Fermin Aldeguer from Gresini Racing and Nicolo Bulega, who is making the move from the World Superbike Championship to MotoGP. Bulega has gained valuable experience through his involvement in Ducati’s development programme while establishing himself as a leading contender in WorldSBK. His transition to MotoGP will be one of the major storylines to follow in 2027.
Aldeguer will also be looking to strengthen his position within Ducati’s wider rider programme following an injury-affected 2026 season. The duo will replace Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli. Di Giannantonio is moving to KTM, while Morbidelli is expected to continue his career in WorldSBK.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
2027 riders: Fabio Di Giannantonio and Alex Marquez
KTM will introduce a new rider pairing, with Fabio Di Giannantonio arriving from VR46 Ducati and Alex Marquez joining from Gresini Racing.
Both riders have demonstrated their ability to compete at the front while riding satellite Ducati machinery. Their move to KTM will present a new challenge as they adapt to the manufacturer’s motorcycle and development programme.
The changes also mark the end of Pedro Acosta’s time with KTM, as he moves to Ducati, while Brad Binder is set to leave MotoGP for WorldSBK. KTM will therefore begin the 2027 season with two new riders as it looks to improve its competitiveness in the premier class.
Red Bull KTM Tech3
2027 riders: Luca Marini and Senna Agius
Tech3 KTM will bring in Luca Marini from Honda and promote Senna Agius from Moto2. Marini’s experience in MotoGP could prove valuable to KTM’s development programme, particularly as the manufacturer prepares for the technical changes coming in 2027.
Agius, meanwhile, will make his premier-class debut after competing in Moto2. His promotion gives the team a new talent to develop alongside the more experienced Marini. The pair will replace Enea Bastianini, who is moving to Trackhouse Aprilia, and Maverick Vinales, who is set to leave MotoGP.
Honda HRC Castrol
2027 riders: Fabio Quartararo and Diogo Moreira
Honda HRC Castrol will welcome Fabio Quartararo from Yamaha and promote Diogo Moreira from LCR Honda for the 2027 season. Quartararo’s move marks the end of his long-standing partnership with Yamaha. The Frenchman will join Honda as the Japanese manufacturer looks to strengthen its position ahead of the new technical regulations.
Moreira, the 2025 Moto2 World Champion, has earned his promotion following an encouraging rookie season with LCR Honda. His progress in the premier class has convinced Honda to give him a place in its factory team.
The arrivals mean Luca Marini and Joan Mir will leave Honda, moving to Tech3 KTM and Gresini Racing respectively. Honda will hope the combination of Quartararo’s experience and Moreira’s potential can help accelerate its return to the front of the grid.
LCR Honda
2027 riders: Johann Zarco and David Alonso
LCR Honda will retain Johann Zarco while bringing in David Alonso from Moto2. Zarco’s continued presence provides experience and stability for the satellite team, while Alonso will have the opportunity to make his debut in the premier class after progressing through the lower categories.
Honda had to choose between promoting Alonso directly to its factory team or rewarding Moreira’s performances during his rookie MotoGP season. Moreira’s promotion to Honda HRC Castrol means Alonso will instead join LCR. The team will therefore have a new rider pairing dynamic, with Zarco providing experience as Alonso begins his MotoGP career.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP
2027 riders: Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura
Yamaha will welcome Jorge Martin from Aprilia and Ai Ogura from Trackhouse Aprilia as it prepares for the next phase of its MotoGP development programme.
Martin’s arrival will give Yamaha a rider with a proven championship-winning pedigree, while Ogura will bring his experience and potential from the satellite team.
Both riders will face the challenge of adapting to Yamaha’s motorcycle as the manufacturer continues its transition towards a V4 engine configuration.
The changes follow Fabio Quartararo’s departure for Honda and Alex Rins’ expected exit from MotoGP. Yamaha will be hoping its new line-up can help improve its competitiveness and establish a stronger foundation for the 2027 season.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
2027 riders: Toprak Razgatlioglu and Izan Guevara
Prima Pramac Yamaha will retain Toprak Razgatlioglu and bring in Izan Guevara from Moto2. Razgatlioglu’s move from WorldSBK to MotoGP in 2026 marked a major transition in his career, with the Turkish rider preparing for the upcoming technical regulations as part of his long-term adaptation to the premier class.
Guevara will step up from Moto2 after an encouraging campaign, giving Yamaha another young rider to develop within its programme.
The changes mean Jack Miller is expected to leave MotoGP and move to WorldSBK, where he will remain within the Yamaha family. Pramac’s 2027 pairing combines Razgatlioglu’s experience in production-based motorcycle racing with Guevara’s potential as he enters the premier class.
Complete 2027 MotoGP Rider Line-Up
The expected rider line-up across all 11 teams for the 2027 MotoGP World Championship is as follows:
| Team | Rider 1 | Rider 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Racing | Marco Bezzecchi | Francesco Bagnaia |
| Trackhouse Aprilia | Raul Fernandez | Enea Bastianini |
| Ducati Lenovo Team | Marc Marquez | Pedro Acosta |
| Gresini Racing Ducati | Joan Mir | Dani Holgado |
| VR46 Ducati | Fermin Aldeguer | Nicolo Bulega |
| Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Alex Marquez |
| Red Bull KTM Tech3 | Luca Marini | Senna Agius |
| Honda HRC Castrol | Fabio Quartararo | Diogo Moreira |
| LCR Honda | Johann Zarco | David Alonso |
| Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP | Jorge Martin | Ai Ogura |
| Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP | Toprak Razgatlioglu | Izan Guevara |
A New Era for MotoGP in 2027
The 2027 MotoGP season will mark a significant transition for the championship, with new technical regulations expected to reshape the competitive landscape.
Several manufacturers are using the opportunity to restructure their rider line-ups, combining established race winners with emerging talents as they prepare for the next era.
Among the most notable developments are the pairing of Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta at Ducati, Bagnaia’s move to Aprilia, and Quartararo’s switch to Honda. The arrival of young riders such as Diogo Moreira, David Alonso, Dani Holgado and Senna Agius also highlights the next generation preparing to take on the premier class.
With major changes across the grid, the 2027 MotoGP season is shaping up to be an important chapter for manufacturers and riders alike as they compete for supremacy under the new regulations.
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