MotoGP 2027 Rider Line-Up: Latest Confirmed Grid

The 2027 MotoGP rider line-up is beginning to take shape before the introduction of 850cc engines and Pirelli tyres. Based on the official announcements so far, eight seats have been filled across Ducati Lenovo Team, Aprilia Racing, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP and BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP.

Ducati Lenovo Team has retained Marc Marquez until at least 2028 and signed Pedro Acosta from KTM. The pairing combines a seven-time MotoGP world champion with one of the leading young riders on the grid.

Aprilia Racing will field championship leader Marco Bezzecchi alongside two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia. Meanwhile, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP has selected an entirely new pairing of Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura.

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BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP has also replaced both riders by signing Joan Mir and rookie Dani Holgado. Mir brings world championship experience, while Holgado is the first rookie officially confirmed for the 2027 MotoGP grid.

Confirmed MotoGP 2027 rider line-up

Team	Rider 1	Rider 2	Status
Ducati Lenovo Team	Marc Marquez	Pedro Acosta	Confirmed
Aprilia Racing	Marco Bezzecchi	Francesco Bagnaia	Confirmed
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP	Jorge Martin	Ai Ogura	Confirmed
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP	Joan Mir	Dani Holgado	Confirmed

Several other teams have confirmed only part of their line-up or have not announced any riders. Castrol Honda LCR already has Johann Zarco under contract for 2027, but its second seat remains open.

Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, the factory and satellite KTM structure and Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP have not confirmed their final pairings. Honda is also restructuring its management following the transition from Alberto Puig to Mikihiko Kawase.

Teams awaiting complete confirmation

Team	2027 Rider Status	Latest Official Information
Castrol Honda LCR	One seat filled	Johann Zarco confirmed, second rider not announced
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team	Not confirmed	No official rider announcement
SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team	Not confirmed	Ai Ogura has been confirmed for Yamaha
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing	Not confirmed	Pedro Acosta has been confirmed to leave KTM
Tech3	Not confirmed	No official rider announcement
Honda HRC Castrol	Not confirmed	No official 2027 rider line-up
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP	Not confirmed	No official rider announcement

The scale of the technical regulation change gives the 2027 rider market greater strategic importance. Teams are not selecting riders solely on current results, but also on development experience, knowledge of Pirelli tyres and the ability to adapt to 850cc machinery.

Four teams have completed their pairings, but most of the grid remains open. Announcements from Honda, KTM, VR46, Trackhouse, LCR and Pramac will determine how the balance between world champions, established riders and rookies develops before MotoGP enters its new era.