Bastianini Joins Trackhouse
Enea Bastianini Joins Trackhouse Aprilia MotoGP Team for the 2027 Racing Season
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Trackhouse announced Bastianini's 2027 signing with a promotional video featuring team owner Justin Marks interviewing him, and highlighting his Moto2 World Championship title and multiple MotoGP podiums as part of a two-year deal.
Ai Ogura will vacate Trackhouse's seat to join Yamaha's factory lineup for 2027, a move that helped create the opening for Bastianini at Trackhouse.
Raul Fernandez has re-signed with Trackhouse for the 2027 season, ensuring a continued partnership with Bastianini as part of Trackhouse's new two-rider lineup.
Bastianini's pedigree includes being Moto2 World Champion in 2020 and posting three podiums as a MotoGP rookie in 2021, underscoring the experience Trackhouse is leveraging for 2027.
Tech3 publicly thanked Bastianini for two seasons with the team, acknowledging the commitment, racing, laughs and moments along the way as his departure was framed as a mutually respectful parting.
Enea Bastianini will join Trackhouse Aprilia for the 2027 MotoGP season on a two-year deal, leaving Tech3 KTM after two disappointing seasons Motorsport Week. The Italian rider replaces Ai Ogura, who is moving to Yamaha's factory team, and will partner Raúl Fernández at the satellite Aprilia outfit Grande Prêmio. Bastianini's move comes after a difficult stint with KTM that saw him finish 14th in the standings last season, marking a pivotal career turning point as he seeks to rebuild his reputation.
Tech3 Parts Ways With Bastianini After Two Struggling Seasons
Tech3 KTM announced Bastianini's departure with a statement thanking him for his commitment and contributions over two years Motorsport.com. The partnership failed to deliver results, with Bastianini sliding down the grid as he struggled to adapt to the KTM bike and its tires. Tech3 acknowledged the racing, laughs, and moments shared during his time with the team in a respectful goodbye.
Bastianini Brings Championship Pedigree to Trackhouse
Trackhouse announced Bastianini's signing with a promotional video featuring team owner Justin Marks, highlighting his Moto2 World Championship title in 2020 Head Topics. As a MotoGP rookie in 2021, Bastianini scored three podiums, proving he can compete at the highest level. The team is betting on his fighting spirit and experience to help them contend as they develop the new Aprilia RS-GP motorcycle.
Yamaha's Move Opens Ogura's Trackhouse Seat
Ai Ogura's decision to join Yamaha's factory team for 2027 alongside Jorge Martin created the opening Bastianini needed Head Topics. This move reshuffles the entire grid as factories place their preferred riders in top seats. Ogura's departure from Trackhouse allows the satellite team to sign an experienced rider ready to push for points immediately.
Trackhouse's Rebuilt Lineup Takes Shape for 2027
Raúl Fernández has re-signed with Trackhouse for 2027, ensuring continuity alongside Bastianini Grande Prêmio. The pairing gives Trackhouse two experienced riders as the team navigates the new technical regulations and bikes entering the sport. With Bastianini and Fernández locked in, Trackhouse has completed its two-rider lineup while only five official spots remain unfilled on the 2027 MotoGP grid Grande Prêmio.
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