Fabio Quartararo signs with Honda for MotoGP 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Fabio Quartararo will join Honda on a two-year deal starting with the 2027 MotoGP season. The 2021 world champion left Yamaha after becoming frustrated with the progress of the M1 bike. Cal Crutchlow praised the partnership, stressing Quartararo's potential to help Honda regain its competitive edge. Both parties aim to return to winning ways, particularly with new regulations set to reset the championship. Honda's upcoming lineup will also include either Diogo Moreira or David Alonso alongside Quartararo.
- •Quartararos's signing with Honda was made official at the end of July.
- •He expressed dissatisfaction with Yamaha's recent performance.
- •Cal Crutchlow emphasized the strong potential of Quartararo and Honda working together.
- •The 2027 season will introduce significant regulatory changes for all teams.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Fabio Quartararo and Honda “a match made in heaven” - Cal Crutchlow
- 1:36 PMMotorsport.com — Fabio Quartararo and Honda “a match made in heaven” - Cal Crutchlow
"Cal Crutchlow believes Fabio Quartararo and Honda are a “match made in heaven”, describing the 2021 MotoGP champion’s signing as a major boost for the Japanese manufacturer. Frustrated by the lack of progress with the M1 in recent years, Quartararo chose not to open negotiations with Yamaha for 2027, instead signing a two-year deal with Honda. Although the news was only made official ...Keep reading
"Crutchlow has backed Quartararo’s impending move to Honda, saying the two have the potential to succeed together
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 1:36 PMFabio Quartararo and Honda “a match made in heaven” - Cal Crutchlow
Crutchlow has backed Quartararo’s impending move to Honda, saying the two have the potential to succeed together
- Motorsport.comAug 25, 2026, 1:36 PMFabio Quartararo and Honda “a match made in heaven” - Cal Crutchlow
Cal Crutchlow believes Fabio Quartararo and Honda are a “match made in heaven”, describing the 2021 MotoGP champion’s signing as a major boost for the Japanese manufacturer. Frustrated by the lack of progress with the M1 in recent years, Quartararo chose not to open negotiations with Yamaha for 2027, instead signing a two-year deal with Honda. Although the news was only made official ...Keep reading
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