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Honda MotoGP development and rider recruitment

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Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has initiated a long-term strategy to bolster its MotoGP presence. On August 18, 2026, HRC announced the ‘Honda Racing School & Scholarship’ program, set to launch in fiscal year 2027. The initiative aims 2027, aiming to develop young riders aged 14 and older by providing international racing experience in Europe and subsidizing participation costs for entry-level categories. older. As part of this talent development strategy, HRC has reportedly entered advanced negotiations with the MSi Moto2 team to gain influence over rider contracts, potentially positioning riders such as Iván Ortolá and Ángel Piqueras for Honda MotoGP seats in 2028. Following these developments, Fabio Quartararo announced on August 22, 2026, that he will join Honda for the 2027 season, citing a desire for a “more competitive package and a fresh start.” In On September 8, Quartararo shared a separate cautious outlook regarding his immediate performance, noting that the transition will require significant adaptation. He is scheduled for his first official test on the Honda RC214V on December 1 at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, focusing on riding position and tire adaptation. In other roster change, changes, Luca Marini will leave the Honda HRC Castrol factory team to join Tech3 Racing for the 2027 season, a move officially confirmed on August 26. Additionally, and Fermín Aldeguer has signed a two-year deal with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, starting in 2027, to ride factory-spec Desmosedici GP machinery. On September 5, 2026, Team. Regarding the current LCR satellite team, reports emerged on September 5 indicate that Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira is close to securing a seat with promotion to the HRC factory team for 2027. Currently riding for the LCR satellite team, Moreira’s case for promotion was strengthened by a 9th-place finish in the Aragon Grand Prix main race. An official announcement is expected at the Japanese Aragon Grand Prix in Motegi. Prix. If the move is finalized, his current LCR seat may be filled by Moto2 prospect David Alonso. Moreira noted that while he is consistently reaching the top 10, further progress depends on “significant technical advancements to the current Honda motorcycle package.”

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