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Honda pairs Fabio Quartararo with Luca Marini's crew chief for 2027

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Honda pairs Fabio Quartararo with Luca Marini's crew chief for 2027

Summary

Honda has announced that Cristhian Pupulin, currently serving as Luca Marini's crew chief, will lead Fabio Quartararo's team as he joins the factory squad for the 2027 MotoGP season. This decision is part of Honda's preparations for Quartararo's anticipated transition, which includes the upcoming introduction of new 850cc motorcycles. While Quartararo's transfer is expected to be one of the last to be confirmed, it was one of the first agreed upon. Pupulin has an extensive background in the MotoGP paddock, having previously worked with Ducati and KTM. In addition to Pupulin, Ignacio Madurga, a member of Quartararo's Yamaha team, will also join him in this move. The exact identity of Quartararo's future teammate remains undecided as Diogo Moreira is the current leading candidate for the other factory seat.

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By the Numbers

•Honda selects Cristhian Pupulin as Quartararo's crew chief.
•Pupulin has experience from Ducati and KTM teams.
•Ignacio Madurga will follow Quartararo from Yamaha to Honda.
•Diogo Moreira is a leading candidate for the second factory seat.
•The 2027 season will feature the introduction of 850cc MotoGP bikes.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Honda chooses Luca Marini's crew chief for Fabio Quartararo's arrival
2:00 PMAutosport — Honda selects Marini's crew chief for Quartararo's arrival
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What they're saying

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Honda has decided to pair Fabio Quartararo with Christian Pupulin, Luca Marini's current crew chief, as it prepares for the Frenchman's arrival in the factory team for the 2027 MotoGP season. Although Quartararo's move to HRC is expected to be one of the last rider transfers to be officially announced, it was among the first to be agreed, as first reported by Motorsport.com at the end of ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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Honda has decided to pair Fabio Quartararo with Cristhian Pupulin, Luca Marini's current crew chief, as it prepares for the Frenchman's arrival in the factory team for the 2027 MotoGP season. Although Quartararo's move to HRC is expected to be one of the last rider transfers to be officially announced, it was among the first to be agreed, as first reported by Autosport at the end of ...Keep reading
— Autosport