Done deal: MotoGP teams, promoter agree on contract as rider market readies for launch

MotoGP has secured a five-year deal with the sport's five manufacturers and the promoters, ending months of deadlock and establishing the 2027-31 era. Representatives from Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, Aprilia and KTM, operating under the MSMA, joined MotoGP Group CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta at a press conference to confirm the agreement for 2027-31. The news came during the Grand Prix of Czechia on Friday night (AEST) and signals a crowded rider market as teams prepare new contracts for next year and beyond. Autosport reports the deal includes 11 teams receiving about 8 million euros per season, with terms undisclosed publicly.

Looking ahead, the 2027-31 package aligns with MotoGP’s shift to an 850cc specification next year, with reduced aerodynamic aids and a ban on ride-height devices, alongside Pirelli replacing Michelin. The rider market is heating up, with reports of Acosta moving to Ducati, Bagnaia to Aprilia, Martín to Yamaha, and Quartararo to Honda. Marquez's renewal with Ducati could come first, while Miller may be replaced by Izan Guevara at Pramac Yamaha, and Senna Agius is linked to Tech3 KTM. Overall, the deal provides financial stability for teams and a predictable framework as MotoGP enters its next era.