The MotoGP starting line-up for the 2025 season is taking shape. Brad Binder, Luca Marini and Johann Zarco already confirmed their future last year, and before the start of the season in Qatar, reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia followed suit. Fabio Quartararo is the next big name to confirm his future, and now Aleix Espargaro has followed suit. Our overview provides information Motorsport-Magazin.com about all contracts and developments on the MotoGP rider market. Here you are always up to date!
The 2025 MotoGP starting field at a glance:
| team | motorcycle | driver | Contract until |
| Ducati Lenovo | Ducati | Francesco Bagnaia | 2026 |
| ??? | ??? | ||
| Pramac Racing | ??? | Fermin Aldeguer | 2026 |
| ??? | ??? | ||
| VR46 Racing Team | ??? | ??? | ??? |
| ??? | ??? | ||
| Red Bull KTM | KTM | Brad Binder | 2026 |
| ??? | ??? | ||
| Aprilia Racing Team | Aprilia | ??? | ??? |
| ??? | ??? | ||
| Gresini Racing | Ducati | ??? | ??? |
| ??? | ??? | ||
| Monster Energy Yamaha | Yamaha | Fabio Quartararo | 2026 |
| ??? | ??? | ||
| Trackhouse Racing | Aprilia | ??? | ??? |
| ??? | ??? | ||
| Repsol Honda | Honda | Luca Marini | 2025 |
| ??? | ??? | ||
| LCR Honda | Honda | Johann Zarco | 2025 |
| ??? | ??? | ||
| Red Bull GasGas Tech3 | KTM | ??? | ??? |
| ??? | ??? |
MotoGP Grid 2025: All contracts concluded
May 23, 2024
Aleix Espargaro quits
It had been hinted at, and now it is official: Aleix Espargaro will not be renewing his expiring Aprilia contract and will instead end his career as a full-time MotoGP rider. This means that the manufacturer from Noale needs at least one new regular rider for 2025, and there are plenty of candidates.
April 5, 2024
Quartararo stays with Yamaha
The Frenchman announced a quick decision regarding his future and kept his word. He has signed his contract with Yamaha has extended its contract by two years, including the 2026 MotoGP season. Fabio Quartararo will remain a Blue, and all rumors of a transfer have been dashed.
March 18, 2024
Ducati grabs Aldeguer
The rumors already existed at the end of 2023, now they have come true: Moto2 shooting star Fermin Aldeguer will move to the MotoGP class from 2025. The 18-year-old has signed with Ducati for two years. However, he will not be promoted directly to the Reds’ factory team, but will initially be loaned to a customer team. Official confirmation is still pending, but Aldeguer will most likely drive for Pramac Racing in 2025 and 2026.
04 March 2024
Bagnaia extends his contract with Ducati
It was an open secret anyway, now the official announcement was made. Francesco Bagnaia remains loyal to the Ducati team and extends his contract, which expires at the end of 2024, by two years. The reigning double world champion will thus compete for the reds up to and including the 2026 MotoGP season.
27 November 2023
Marini moves to the Honda factory team
After it was announced during the season finale in Valencia that Luca Marini would leave VR46 despite a valid contract, Honda officially confirmed the Italian’s commitment on Monday. Valentino Rossi’s half-brother signs until 2025 and will succeed Marc Marquez.
20 August 2023
Zarco goes to the LCR Honda team
The Frenchman will leave the Pramac team in 2024 to join Lucio Cecchinello, as he will be given a two-year contract there. Ducati only offered him one more year. Johann Zarco will therefore drive for LCR Honda until at least 2025.
August 19, 2023
KTM extends early with binder
Brad Binder’s contract with KTM, which would have expired at the end of 2024, was extended early. He will remain loyal to the Austrian manufacturer until at least 2026.