
Yamaha 2027 Move Turns MotoGP Grid Into Rider-Market Squeeze
Yamaha’s Martin-Ogura deal and KTM’s rebuilt factory line-up have tightened the 2027 MotoGP rider market before the new rules era begins.
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Yamaha’s Martin-Ogura deal and KTM’s rebuilt factory line-up have tightened the 2027 MotoGP rider market before the new rules era begins.

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Fabio Di Giannantonio’s KTM move reshapes MotoGP’s 2027 rider market and leaves VR46 facing a major factory-era rebuild.

Marc Marquez heads to Sachsenring with a chance to reshape a MotoGP title fight led by Jorge Martin and split by only 25 points across the top four.

Gresini will run only Alex Marquez at the German MotoGP after confirming Fermin Aldeguer will not be replaced at Sachsenring.