Overview
- Motorsport.com reported Fabio Quartararo to Honda and Jorge Martín to Yamaha, a claim echoed by Spanish outlets, with neither factory issuing official confirmation.
- The reported agreements would cover 2027 and 2028, aligning with a technical overhaul that team leaders say will make riders far more decisive as electronic aids are reduced.
- Marc Márquez said he is close to a two‑year renewal with Ducati and hinted that announcements from riders and factories could arrive before the first Grand Prix.
- Aprilia chief Massimo Rivola acknowledged a financially strong offer was made for Martín earlier, highlighting the intense competition for elite riders.
- Coverage describes Yamaha planning significant investment to regain competitiveness and Honda pursuing a rebuild, factors cited as motivations for the targeted moves.