MotoGP’s five manufacturers have reached a landmark commercial agreement with MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MotoGP SEG), establishing a new framework that will govern their relationship with the world championship from 2027 through 2031.
The agreement follows months of negotiations and marks the first time Ducati, Aprilia, KTM, Honda and Yamaha have negotiated collectively rather than signing separate commercial contracts with the championship promoter.
The unified approach came after Liberty Media completed its acquisition of Dorna Sports, which has since been rebranded as MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group.
The deal was officially announced during a special news conference ahead of the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, attended by representatives from all five manufacturers and MotoGP management.
Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers Association Chairman and Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola described the agreement as a historic milestone for the championship.
“This is the first time in the history of this sport that all manufacturers have reached the same position in an agreement with MotoGP,” Rivola said.
According to Rivola, the collective agreement demonstrates that every manufacturer shares a common vision for the future development of MotoGP, despite competing fiercely on the racetrack.
Although the detailed financial and commercial terms were not disclosed, the new contract will remain in force for five seasons, from 2027 until the end of 2031, providing medium-term stability for both the championship and its manufacturers.
Ducati Corse General Manager Gigi Dall’Igna said the long-term certainty offered by the agreement would benefit the sport as a whole.
“We have signed a new five-year agreement, and that stability is extremely important,” Dall’Igna said.
He added that while manufacturers remain fierce rivals on race weekends, they were able to work together when it came to securing MotoGP’s long-term future.
Yamaha Motor Racing Managing Director Paolo Pavesio called the agreement the beginning of a new era for the championship.
“Today we celebrate the end of one process, but also the beginning of a new era,” Pavesio said.
He believes MotoGP has significant opportunities to continue growing through technological innovation, strong sporting competition and deeper engagement with fans around the world.
Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe said negotiations had been extensive because they covered a wide range of sporting and commercial issues affecting the championship’s future.
KTM Motorsport Director Pit Beirer also welcomed the outcome, emphasizing that the most important aspect of the negotiations had been the shared commitment among all parties to strengthen MotoGP.
“This is a major and very meaningful moment for MotoGP and also for us at KTM,” Beirer said.
Beyond providing long-term certainty for manufacturers, the agreement is also expected to accelerate announcements regarding the 2027 rider market.
Only a handful of official rider signings have been confirmed for the 2027 season, despite widespread reports that many factory seats have already been informally agreed upon behind the scenes.
Industry speculation has linked reigning world champion Marc Marquez with a contract extension at Ducati, while Pedro Acosta has repeatedly been connected with a move to the Italian manufacturer.
Other rumors suggest Francesco Bagnaia could join Aprilia, Fabio Quartararo has been linked with Honda, and Jorge Martin is viewed as a leading candidate for a Yamaha factory seat beginning in 2027.
MotoGP Group CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta said the agreement provides a solid foundation for the championship’s next phase of growth.
“The commitment shown by all five manufacturers not only strengthens the championship today but also demonstrates our shared ambition for the future,” Ezpeleta said.
According to Ezpeleta, MotoGP’s priorities now include expanding its global reach, continuing to develop the sport and attracting new audiences in markets around the world.
