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Luca Marini Hints 2027 Future Announcement Could Come This Weekend, Rumors Point to KTM Tech3
Ahead of the British GP media debrief, Honda's Luca Marini said an official announcement about his 2027 future could come as soon as this weekend. He kept the team name under wraps but said his motivation is "100 percent" here, as paddock rumors increasingly point him toward Red Bull KTM Tech3. His current Honda contract runs out at the end of 2026.
TMCBlog · 8/7/2026
Quartararo Quietly Locked In a Move to Honda Before the 2026 MotoGP Season, With No Yamaha Talks
A Vietnamese outlet reports that MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo secured a move to Honda (HRC) before the 2026 season even began, without entering contract renewal talks with Yamaha. The report says HRC's clear answers on its 850cc engine development, aerodynamics, and long-term plans sealed the decision, timed around the new 850cc engine era starting in 2027.
2banh · 8/7/2026
Quartararo Reveals There Was No Renegotiation With Yamaha
MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo said at the British GP that there was 'no negotiation at all' to re-sign with Yamaha before he confirmed his move to Honda for 2027. He said HRC's technical roadmap for the new 850cc era convinced him, and that the decision was made before the 2026 season even began. Yamaha has responded by signing 2024 champion Jorge Martin to fill the seat.
TMCBlog · 8/7/2026
MotoGP's 2027 Season Opens in Thailand, Debuting New Technical Rules at Buriram
MotoGP has confirmed that its 2027 season will open at Thailand's Buriram International Circuit, running March 5-7, 2027 - the third straight year Thailand hosts the curtain-raiser. The 2025 event drew a record 228,228 fans, and 2027 marks the historic debut of the new technical regulations covering the 2027-2031 cycle.
気になるバイクニュース · 8/6/2026
Vinales Sidelined by Shoulder Injury, Espargaro Fills In at the British GP
Maverick Vinales will miss the MotoGP British Grand Prix after a small tear was found in his infraspinatus, even though the shoulder injury he suffered at the Sachsenring has otherwise healed. Pol Espargaro, a familiar face in the Tech3 garage who has substituted for Vinales before, steps in for Silverstone, with Vinales expected back at Aragon.
Otorider · 8/5/2026
Viñales's Shoulder Injury Worsens, KTM Tech3 Reportedly Lines Up Espargaro as Replacement
Maverick Viñales's left shoulder injury from a July 2025 crash at the Sachsenring has not fully healed and may require surgery, according to reports. KTM Tech3 is said to be preparing test rider Pol Espargaro as a replacement starting at Silverstone, though Viñales himself insists health, not friction with the team, is behind his struggles.
2banh · 8/4/2026
MotoGP's 2027 Rules Shrink Engines to 850cc, But Ducati Isn't Worried
MotoGP's 2027 technical regulations cut engine displacement from 1,000cc to 850cc and ban ride-height and holeshot devices outright. Ducati Corse General Director Gigi Dall'Igna calls the overhaul an 'opportunity' and a 'blank sheet' rather than a threat, and the team has already begun testing an 850cc prototype at Misano with test rider Michele Pirro.
2banh · 8/4/2026
Alex Rins Eyes Move to Go Eleven's WorldSBK Ducati After Losing His Yamaha Seat
After Yamaha declined to renew his contract, Alex Rins is reportedly exploring a move to independent WorldSBK Ducati squad Go Eleven for 2027, riding the Panigale V4. He has begun preliminary talks with team management, though securing an estimated €300,000 budget and competing with incumbent rider Lorenzo Baldassarri's sponsor backing remain hurdles.
RiderTua · 8/3/2026
FIM Calls for New MiniGP Machines, a First Step Toward Developing Future MotoGP Riders
Local media report that the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) is calling for proposals for new machines for its young-rider development category, MiniGP. Positioned as a first step toward producing future MotoGP riders, the initiative aims to widen the pool of global talent, including in Southeast Asia.
Kompas.com · 7/24/2026
Red Bull Rookies Cup Sachsenring: Indonesian Riders Lock Out the Front Row
At the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup round at the Sachsenring, 15-year-old local German rider Finn Kratochvil took pole position. Indonesia's Kiandra Ramadipa also secured a front-row start, showcasing the rising talent of Southeast Asia on this global proving ground.
TMCBlog · 7/10/2026
Joan Mir to Join Gresini in 2027, With Engineer Calchedi Playing a Key Role
2020 MotoGP champion Joan Mir will leave Honda HRC to join Gresini Racing starting in 2027. Reports say the presence of engineer Calchedi was one factor behind the move. Details behind the champion's choice of new home are gradually coming to light.
TMCBlog · 7/10/2026
Sepang Renews MotoGP Deal, Securing the Malaysian GP Through 2031
The Malaysian GP has officially secured its place on the MotoGP calendar at the Sepang International Circuit through at least 2031, following a new five-year contract extension. The renewal locks in the continuation of a key round supporting MotoGP in Asia, welcome news for fans across the region.
Crash.net · 7/1/2026
MotoGP Indonesia Confirmed for October at Mandalika — A Stage for Tourism and National Pride
The Indonesian GP has been officially confirmed for October 9-11, 2026, at the Mandalika International Circuit, with ticket sales starting June 18. MotoGP is positioned as a powerful platform for showcasing Indonesia to the world, with expectations of a significant economic ripple effect on the region — from hotel occupancy and additional flights to the participation of more than 600 local small and medium businesses.
MotoGP Indonesia · 6/18/2026