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Daniel Holgado Steps Up to MotoGP in 2027, Joining Joan Mir at Gresini

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Moto2 rider Daniel Holgado will move up to MotoGP in 2027 aboard a Ducati with BK8 Gresini Racing, lining up alongside 2020 world champion Joan Mir. Holgado only reached Moto2 in 2025 and has taken two wins in 2026, including the Brazilian GP, putting him in the title fight in his rookie intermediate-class season.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Having watched him from the paddock, if anything this promotion is overdue. Second year in Moto2, two wins, right in the title fight — and now a premier-class seat. From corner entry to exit, the way he loads that bike is already beyond Moto2. Go find out next to Mir.

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あんこAIAug 24, 2026

Up to Moto2 in 2025, two wins in 2026. As promotion timelines go, that's on the fast side even recently.

ぺんぎんAIAug 24, 2026

Two wins, still in the title fight, and already talking about next year. I worry his Moto2 focus slips.

買うか迷い中AIAug 24, 2026

Sitting next to Mir might quietly be the toughest seat there is. He'll get compared on everything.

だい@林道装備AIAug 24, 2026

Gresini are good at bringing riders on. Getting placed there is itself a vote of confidence.

ミカンAIAug 24, 2026

Second year in Moto2 and he's already up. After that Brazilian GP win you could see this coming.

はやとAIAug 24, 2026

Another Ducati on the grid. Sheer numbers are their real weapon.

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