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Several rider changes announced
This week, the MotoGP starting field for 2027 has taken further shape. Because four rider changes were announced in the past few days.
Among the current MotoGP riders, Enea Bastianini, Luca Marini, and Fermin Aldeguer are all changing teams. Bastianini is leaving Tech3-KTM and joining Trackhouse-Aprilia for two years. Marini is moving to Tech3-KTM after three years at Honda and will stay until the end of 2028. Aldeguer, on the other hand, remains with Ducati but switches from Gresini to VR46, also for two years.
Yesterday, Yamaha and Pramac confirmed the promotion of Moto2 rider Izan Guevara. He will be the new teammate of Toprak Razgatlioglu in 2027, while Jack Miller has to say goodbye to MotoGP. An overview of all contracts is available here.
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MotoGP Aragon: The most important questions
The MotoGP is entering the decisive phase of the season in Aragon. The focus is on the close battle between Aprilia and Ducati. Marc Marquez wants to strike back on his successful track after finishing seventh in Silverstone. Since 2024, he has been unbeaten in Aragon.
Johann Zarco is about to make his comeback for LCR-Honda after more than 100 days of injury break. Maverick Vinales is still missing and will again be replaced by Pol Espargaro at Tech3.
At KTM, there is hope for more power after problems with engine reliability. The manufacturer was allowed to open the sealed engines and make corresponding changes. Whether the RC16 will run at full performance again in Aragon remains to be seen.
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The MotoGP goes all out!
With the Grand Prix of Aragon this weekend, the MotoGP season enters its hot phase. In the next 14 weekends, ten Grands Prix will take place – so it’s one after the other. There is little room for mistakes.
Marc Marquez is considered the big favorite in Aragon. He could make up some points here after the drought in Silverstone. The foundation for this will be laid today in the practice sessions. At the end of this Friday, as always, it will be decided who advances directly to Q2. We accompany every session in our live ticker.
The schedule for Friday:
09:00-09:35: Moto3 FP1
09:50-09:30: Moto2 FP1
10:45-11:30: MotoGP FP1
12:05-12:15: Baggers FP1
13:15-13:50: Moto3 Practice
14:05-14:45: Moto2 Practice
15:00-16:00: MotoGP Practice
16:25-16:45: Baggers FP2
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