MotoGP Bombshell: Quartararo Joins Honda

Fabio Quartararo is reportedly initiating the 2027 MotoGP rider market by signing with Honda, ending his tenure with Yamaha. The former world champion has expressed his impatience for a more competitive bike, having remained winless for the past two-and-a-half seasons despite showing flashes of talent.

Yamaha has implemented significant changes, including technical director poaching and adopting a new V4 engine, but Quartararo's decision appears to be based on future prospects. Honda, though lacking a dry MotoGP victory since early 2023, has demonstrated greater recent progress with its RC213V project.

This potential move by Quartararo would fill one of Honda's four seats for the upcoming 2027 regulations. It could impact Jorge Martin and Pedro Acosta's potential options and leaves at least one current factory Honda rider without a seat. Meanwhile, a factory spot opens up at Yamaha.