Overview
- Trackhouse announced on Wednesday that it has renewed Raul Fernandez's contract for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons.
- Talks ran for roughly six months and stalled over contract length because Fernandez sought a two-year deal while the team preferred more flexibility.
- Team owner Justin Marks praised Fernandez's growth on and off the bike and said the signing supports Trackhouse's aim to be a consistent championship contender.
- Fernandez rose quickly from an outstanding 2021 Moto2 year to MotoGP, endured a difficult 2022 rookie season with Tech3-KTM, and has since returned to form with an Australian Grand Prix win and multiple podiums as Aprilia and Trackhouse improved the RS-GP.
- The deal gives Trackhouse stability for 2027 planning, is expected to pair Fernandez with Enea Bastianini, and follows other internal moves such as Davide Brivio’s move toward Honda and Ai Ogura’s transfer to Yamaha that reshaped the team’s rider market.