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Yamaha signs Jorge Martín and Ai Ogura for 2027-2028 MotoGP seasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:43 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Yamaha signs Jorge Martín and Ai Ogura for 2027-2028 MotoGP seasons

Summary

Yamaha has confirmed the signing of Jorge Martín and Ai Ogura to its Factory MotoGP Team for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. This announcement follows the confirmation that Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins will leave the team at the end of the year. Martín, a notable competitor with a track record of wins, and Ogura, a promising young rider, aim to strengthen Yamaha's position as MotoGP transitions into a new technical era. The team expects both riders to make significant contributions as they establish their line-up for the upcoming seasons.

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•Jorge Martín joins Yamaha after leaving Aprilia
•Ai Ogura becomes part of Yamaha's long-term plans
•Both riders signed two-year contracts
•Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins to depart after 2026
•Yamaha aims to boost performance for next MotoGP era.

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9:43 PMYahoo Sports — MotoGP: Yamaha Signs Jorge Martín and Ai Ogura For 2027-2028

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Jorge Martín and Ai Ogura sign with Yamaha Factory MotoGP Team on two-year deals ahead of the 2027 regulations shift. The rumors are now confirmed. After announcing that Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins would be leaving the factory Yamaha MotoGP team at the end of the year, Yamaha have now signed Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura to take their places. Both moves could be seen as surprises, considering Yamaha’s struggles recently, but we suspect lots of zeros were added to the contract to lure Jorge Martin
— Yahoo Sports

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