Overview
- LCR confirmed split 2026 designs, with Johann Zarco continuing in Castrol colours and rookie Diogo Moreira debuting Pro Honda branding after the end of Idemitsu’s backing.
- Honda HRC unveiled an essentially unchanged Castrol-backed factory livery for the RC213V, retaining Joan Mir and Luca Marini for 2026 and completing all team launches.
- Reigning Moto2 champion Moreira logged a strong late improvement in the Sepang Shakedown, finishing among the quickest rookies and ahead of fellow newcomer Toprak Razgatlioglu on the final day.
- Aprilia announced a new multi-year contract for Marco Bezzecchi, securing part of its 2027 lineup before pre-season running begins.
- Fabio Quartararo said he has not signed with Honda for 2027 and confirmed he is in discussions, as the official Sepang test for full-time riders runs February 3–5.