The MotoGP grid for 2024 is taking shape, and there have been some significant changes and announcements regarding rider contracts. Here’s a breakdown of the current situation:
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team:
- Fabio Quartararo: Contract until the end of 2024
- Alex Rins: Joining Yamaha in 2024
Ducati Lenovo Team:
- Francesco Bagnaia: Contract until the end of 2024
- Enea Bastianini: Contract until the end of 2024
Aprilia Racing:
- Aleix Espargaro: Contract until the end of 2024
- Maverick Vinales: Contract until the end of 2024
Repsol Honda Team:
- Joan Mir: Contract until the end of 2024
- Vacant seat following Marc Marquez’s departure
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing:
- Jack Miller: Contract until the end of 2024
- Brad Binder: Contract until the end of 2026
Gresini Racing MotoGP (Ducati):
- Alex Marquez: Contract until the end of 2024
- Second seat still unconfirmed with rumors of Marc Marquez showing interest
Prima Pramac Racing (Ducati):
- Jorge Martin: Ducati contract until the end of 2024
- Franco Morbidelli: Ducati contract until the end of 2024
Mooney VR46 Racing Team (Ducati):
- Luca Marini: Contract until the end of 2024
- Marco Bezzecchi: Contract until the end of 2024
RNF MotoGP Team (Aprilia):
- Miguel Oliveira: Aprilia contract until the end of 2024
- Raul Fernandez: Aprilia contract until the end of 2024
Tech3 GASGAS Factory Racing (KTM):
- Augusto Fernandez: KTM contract until the end of 2024
- Pedro Acosta: KTM contract
LCR Honda Castrol/Idemitsu:
- Johann Zarco: Honda contract until the end of 2025
- Takaaki Nakagami: Honda contract until the end of 2024
Key Highlights:
- Marco Bezzecchi declined a move to Pramac, staying with VR46 Ducati. This allowed Franco Morbidelli to join Pramac after being released from Yamaha.
- Enea Bastianini will continue with Ducati despite an injury-plagued year.
- Marc Marquez confirmed his exit from Honda after an 11-year association. Honda is yet to decide on his replacement.
- Alex Rins will leave Honda to join Yamaha in 2024.
- Pol Espargaro will not have a full-time seat with KTM but might race as a wild card in 2024.
The 2024 season promises to be thrilling with these changes, and fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season.