Overview
- Motorsport.com reported that Ai Ogura will partner Jorge Martin at the factory Yamaha team for 2027, though no team has confirmed the move.
- Ogura’s expected switch would free a Trackhouse Aprilia seat, with Joan Mir, Alex Rins, Manuel Gonzalez and Senna Agius cited by reporters as leading options.
- Raul Fernandez has improved at Trackhouse this year, which could strengthen his case to stay despite the roster churn.
- The vacancy is valuable because Trackhouse is the top independent squad this season and has been running near the front.
- As the series moves to 850cc engines on Pirelli tires for 2027, Ducati’s prototype logged a first Misano shakedown with test rider Michele Pirro, and the first official 850cc test is slated for after the Brno round with limited access.