The drivers’ market for the upcoming seasons of MotoGP has taken its shape as KTM has announced the arrival of Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales for their Red Bull KTM Tech 3. As MotoGP is currently going through a summer break almost every team has confirmed their lineup for the upcoming season. So, here are the details about the MotoGP line-up for the upcoming season:
KTM Motorsports: The team has confirmed the both Factory and Satellite squads for upcoming seasons. Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder are set to drive for the Red Bull KTM Factory team while Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales will be there for Red Bull KTM Tech3.
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Ducati: Lenevo Ducati has announced their line-up for the factory team which will comprise Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez. They have also roped in Moto2 teenage talent Fermin Aldeguer. However, his team is still not finalized. The team will also be looking to finalize a deal with their satellite team as their contract expires this year.
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Aprilia: The team finds themselves in huge trouble as Aleix Espargaro has announced his retirement from the grid. However, the team has finalized Jorge Martin to replace him but there are three more places to fill. The contract of all other drivers is about to expire and the team is yet to make a decision.
Yamaha: The Japanese manufacturer is keen to double their grid presence by signing a satellite team. They are eying on Ducati’s satellites but a decision is yet to be taken. On the other hand, they have roped in Fabio Quartararo into a new contract by allegedly making him highest highest-paid rider on the grid.
Check out the current MotoGP drivers’ market situation:
2025 MotoGP rider line-up |
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Rider |
Team |
Contract |
Maverick Vinales |
Red Bull KTM Tech3 |
'Multi-year contract' |
Enea Bastianini |
Red Bull KTM Tech3 |
'Multi-year contract' |
Marc Marquez |
Ducati Lenovo Team |
Ducati contract, end of 2026 |
Francesco Bagnaia |
Ducati Lenovo Team |
Ducati contract, end of 2026 |
Pedro Acosta |
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing |
'Multi-year contract' |
Brad Binder |
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing |
KTM contract, end of 2026 |
Fabio Quartararo |
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP |
Yamaha contract, end of 2026 |
Jorge Martin |
Aprilia Racing |
Aprilia contract, 2025 and 2026 |
Luca Marini |
Repsol Honda Team |
Honda contract, end of 2025 |
Johann Zarco |
LCR Honda Castrol |
Honda contract, end of 2025 |
Fermin Aldeguer |
Team TBA |
Ducati contract, 2025 and 2026. Option for two further years. |
Contracted until the end of 2024 |
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Rider |
Team |
Contract |
Alex Rins |
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP |
Yamaha contract, end of 2024 |
Aleix Espargaro |
Aprilia Racing |
Retiring at end of 2024 |
Joan Mir |
Repsol Honda Team |
Honda contract, end of 2024 |
Jack Miller |
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing |
KTM contract, end of 2024 |
Alex Marquez |
Gresini Racing MotoGP |
Gresini contract, end of 2024 |
Franco Morbidelli |
Prima Pramac Racing |
Ducati contract, end of 2024 |
Fabio di Giannantonio |
Pertamina Enduro VR46 |
VR46 contract, end of 2024 |
Marco Bezzecchi |
Pertamina Enduro VR46 |
VR46 contract, end of 2024 |
Miguel Oliveira |
Trackhouse Racing |
Aprilia contract, end of 2024 |
Raul Fernandez |
Trackhouse Racing |
Aprilia contract, end of 2024 |
Augusto Fernandez |
Red Bull Tech3 GASGAS |
KTM contract, end of 2024 |
Takaaki Nakagami |
LCR Honda Idemitsu |
Honda contract, end of 2024 |