Twenty-two riders will compete for the MotoGP championship next season, but five current racers are leaving the premier class entirely, according to susunan tim dan pebalap MotoGP 2027 announced on oto.detik.com.
The departure list includes riders who are shifting to World Superbike or retiring from motorcycle racing altogether. While the grid locks in new factory pairings for the upcoming campaign, these five riders will not return to the premier class.
Franco Morbidelli leads the departures after a nine-year stint in MotoGP that peaked with a second-place finish in 2020 with Yamaha, where he secured three grand prix wins, oto.detik.com reported. Knee injuries and struggles with the VR46 Racing Team hampered his recent results. Next season, he will compete in World Superbike with Aruba.it Racing alongside Iker Lecuona, according to Liputan6.com.
“Morbidelli telah membalap di kelas premier selama sembilan tahun,” oto.detik.com reported regarding his tenure.
Jack Miller joins Yamaha while Maverick Vinales leaves KTM Tech3
Jack Miller moves to World Superbike with Yamaha for the 2027-2028 season after competing in MotoGP since 2015 across four different manufacturers, oto.detik.com reported. His standout victory came during a rain-soaked race at Assen in 2016, where he triumphed after starting from 18th position. Liputan6.com said that Miller will join the Pata Maxus Yamaha squad alongside Andrea Locatelli.
Maverick Vinales lost his seat after a series of misunderstandings with KTM Tech3, placing the blame squarely on the team for his exit, according to oto.detik.com. Vinales made history in MotoGP as the first rider to win races with three different manufacturers—Suzuki, Yamaha, and Aprilia. His future remains uncertain with no confirmed contract in World Superbike yet.
Alex Rins retires from motorcycles as Brad Binder joins BMW
Alex Rins ends his MotoGP career after competing since 2017 with six grand prix victories to his name, opting for full retirement from two-wheel racing and pointing toward a future in car racing, oto.detik.com reported. Rins has not yet revealed the specific details of his upcoming four-wheel competition.
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Brad Binder switches to World Superbike with BMW for 2027, pairing up with his former MotoGP teammate Miguel Oliveira, oto.detik.com reported. Oliveira cukup antusias bisa reunian dengan Binder, menurut Sumbawanews. Sumbawanews said that BMW joins a grid where Ducati fields nine motorcycles across multiple independent and factory-supported teams.
Grid Lineups for the 2027 Season
The remaining 22 riders fill out factory and independent squads for the upcoming championship, featuring notable teammate pairings across the major manufacturers. Aprilia Racing pairs Marco Bezzecchi with Francesco Bagnaia, while Ducati Lenovo fields Marc Marquez alongside Pedro Acosta, according to oto.detik.com.
Monster Energy Yamaha brings together Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura, and Prima Pramac Yamaha features Toprak Razgatlioglu alongside Izan Guevara. Honda HRC Castrol lines up Fabio Quartararo with Diogo Moreira, while Castrol Honda LCR trusts Johann Zarco and David Alonso, per oto.detik.com.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing relies on Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, with Red Bull KTM Tech3 enlisting Luca Marini and Senna Agius. Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing enters the season with Fermin Aldeguer and Nicolo Bulega, BK8 Gresini Racing deploys Joan Mir and Daniel Holgado, and Superfile Trackhouse MotoGP Team completes the premier grid with Raul Fernandez and Enea Bastianini.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Franco Morbidelli racing next season?
Franco Morbidelli competes in World Superbike with Aruba.it Racing alongside Iker Lecuona, according to Liputan6.com.
Which manufacturer has the most representation in World Superbike 2027?
Ducati holds the largest presence on the grid with nine motorcycles distributed across multiple teams, followed by Yamaha with six machines, Liputan6.com reported.
What manufacturers did Maverick Vinales win with in MotoGP?
Maverick Vinales secured premier class victories with Suzuki, Yamaha, and Aprilia before his exit from KTM Tech3, oto.detik.com reported.
What category is Alex Rins moving to?
Alex Rins retires from two-wheel competition and has indicated a future move to car racing, though specific series details remain unannounced, according to oto.detik.com.