MotoGP Transfer Insider

Fabiano Sterlacchini's arrival as technical director has fueled Aprilia's surge.

• 20+ years experience from Ducati (WorldSBK/MotoGP), Suzuki, KTM –...

Core deficits holding back Alex Marquez on factory-spec GP26:

• Missing 20% potential: Far from maxing the bike, feeling like survival mode.
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Joan Mir's dire Honda spell: 35 GP retirements since joining, 31 from crashes—2026 off to 3/3 DNFs, latest in Austin despite top-6 push.

Honda...

Rider Transfer Confirmations

• 🔥 Holgado Rejects Yamaha for Gresini: Moto2 title contender Daniel Holgado rejected Yamaha negotiations and...

Paddock buzz: Moto2 hotshot Daniel Holgado rejected Yamaha talks 'in recent days' to graduate with Gresini on a fresh satellite Ducati deal.

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Honda's aggressive expansion to six MotoGP bikes next season hinges on a second satellite team, with Tech3 gaining momentum amid KTM uncertainty.

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MotoGP's rider market stalled as teams hold back amid Concorde talks on revenue guarantees (€9m fixed vs. F1-style shares) and grid slot ownership...

Key Honda dilemmas for Alonso's arrival:

• Expansion impact: Extra team and Tech3 deal could slot Alonso factory-side or satellite, less pressure than...

2027 Manufacturers' Deal Progress

• 🔥 Positive Signals After Liberty Talks: MotoGP manufacturers signal progress after Liberty Media talks, with...

Manufacturers optimistic after Texas Liberty Media meeting with Rivola, Chang, and Ezpeleta – united front signals imminent 2027 agreement.

• Pushing...

Fabio's frustration boils over as Yamaha bike defies changes -

Bezzecchi's flawless 2026 streak continues: wins at Buriram, Goiania, COTA—five straight GPs overall, leading last 121 laps.

• Márquez, hampered by...

Aprilias Beating Ducatis

• 🔥 Subscriber Notes Analysis: Austin MotoGP Sunday Subscriber Notes detail how the Aprilias are beating the Ducatis at...

Bezzecchi's Historic Run: Fifth straight win at COTA, leading all 121 laps across five races – beats Lorenzo's record, joins elite like Rossi/Márquez....

Transfer Rumors

• 🔥 Bagnaia Signed with Aprilia: Paddock insider claims the team hasn't published the press release but Pecco Bagnaia is signed,...

Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) claims fifth straight GP win at COTA US GP, spanning last season's finale and this year's first three rounds.

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Pre-race setup signals:

• Bezzecchi fastest on Aprilia RS-GP26 at 2:01.631 with Michelins
• Marquez P2 on Ducati Desmosedici GP26, +0.089s at...

Paddock respect pours in for Jorge Martin's last-lap sprint win over Bagnaia at COTA:

• Bagnaia hails his rival's strength and hard work since...

Pedro Acosta's grit shines with P3 at COTA—his second podium of 2026 after a warm-up crash forced a full bike rebuild by the crew.

• Bastianini...

2027 lineup heating up with major transfers:

• Aprilia locks Pecco Bagnaia alongside Bezzecchi—insider confirms deal done, press release pending
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