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MotoGP 2027: riders market heating up, Yamaha changes everything

MotoGP 2027 riders market: Yamaha changes everything with Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura. Full analysis of transfers and future scenarios.

Ultimogiro Newsroom · 12 April 2026 · 2 min read

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The MotoGP riders market, apparently motionless, is in reality a powder keg ready to explode. Negotiations are moving under the radar, but the grid's balance is already changing profoundly. And at the centre of this earthquake is without doubt the official Yamaha team, ready to rewrite its future completely.


Yamaha 2027: total revolution in the official team

After difficult seasons, the Iwata manufacturer has decided to change strategy radically, focusing on a new line-up and a completely revamped technical project.

Farewell Fabio Quartararo: the end of a historic cycle

After years as a front-runner and world champion, Fabio Quartararo seems destined to leave Yamaha. A split that marks the end of an era and frees up one of the most coveted seats in MotoGP.

Jorge Martin new Yamaha leader

To make a fresh start, Yamaha has chosen Jorge Martin as the symbol of the revival. Speed, talent and aggression make him the ideal profile to bring the team back to the top.


Ai Ogura in Yamaha: the young choice for the future

Alongside Martin, Yamaha is banking on an interesting and strategic gamble: Ai Ogura.

Why Yamaha chose Ogura

The young Japanese rider represents talent, potential and identity. A choice that strengthens the link with the brand and looks to the long term.

Yamaha 2027 line-up: balance between experience and youth

The possible Martin–Ogura pairing combines international experience and freshness, creating a solid base for the future.


MotoGP 2027 riders market: all the moves on the way

Yamaha's moves are just one part of a much broader picture. The market could spark a domino effect among the top teams.

Ducati, Honda and Aprilia: evolving scenarios

Marc Marquez towards continuity with Ducati

Pedro Acosta ready to make the jump to an official team

Pecco Bagnaia at the centre of possible changes

Several experienced riders still without a clear destination

A market that is frozen, but already decided

Despite the absence of official announcements, the negotiations are already at an advanced stage and could materialise in the coming months.


New Yamaha M1 2027: technical revolution with the V4 engine

Yamaha's transformation does not only concern the riders, but also the bike.

From inline to V4: a historic choice

The introduction of the V4 engine marks an important change in philosophy, bringing Yamaha closer to the technical solutions of the European rivals.

Objective: to become competitive again in MotoGP

More power, greater speed and a completely new project: Yamaha aims to close the gap and fight for the title again.


Conclusion: Yamaha ready to return as a protagonist in MotoGP

Yamaha has chosen the path of total change. Out with the past, in with an ambitious project built on new riders and technical innovation.

The Martin–Ogura pairing represents a fascinating gamble, but also a clear statement of intent: to win again in MotoGP.

2027 is approaching, and the riders market is ready to redraw the balance of the championship.

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Standings

  1. 193Marc MarquezDucati · Ducati Lenovo TeamES399Leader
  2. 289Jorge MartinAprilia · Aprilia RacingES355−44
  3. 372Marco BezzecchiAprilia · Aprilia RacingIT332−67
  4. 437Pedro AcostaKTM · Red Bull KTM Factory RacingES295−104
  5. 579Ai OguraAprilia · SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP TeamJP278−121

2026 season · After round 19 of 22 · Updated 1 Nov · Source: MotoGP.com

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