Yamaha is preparing for a real earthquake for the 2027 season. While Fabio Quartararo, tired of the technical delays, seems irrevocably headed to Aprilia – who have already made contact –, the Japanese brand is preparing its counter-attack with a dream duo: Francesco Bagnaia and Toprak Razgatlioglu.
The break between Quarterly et Yamaha The decision seems final from Italy's perspective. The Frenchman, hungry for immediate victories, has clearly signaled his intention to move on. His departure would open up a top-tier riding position that Yamaha fully intends to award it to a world-class driver.
According to Journal of Sport, bagnaia is the number one candidate to replace "El Diablo". The two-time world champion, whose relationship with Ducati Having been weakened after a disastrous 2025 season, could seize this opportunity.
At Ducatiits role has shrunk dramatically. Luigi Dall'Igna set his sights on the revelation Fermin Aldeguerwhile'Alex Marquez dethroned bagnaia as second benchmark rider, even inheriting a factory bike for 2026. The team spent the year 2025 trying to solve the loss of form of the champion, who had lost all feeling with the front of his machine.
Toprak Razgatlioglu, the future Star of Yamaha?
For its part, Toprak Razgatlioglu, who will make his MotoGP debut with Pramac In 2026, he represents the future of the brand. A driver of his talent will naturally expect factory status from 2027 onwards. His association with bagnaia would form a duo of rare intensity.
In this equation, alex rins appears as the adjustment variable. Despite a contract until 2026, the six-time MotoGP winner, who finished only 19th in the 2025 championship with 68 points, cannot afford another disappointing season.
Yamaha who dreams of recruiting bagnaia long since realized, could finally see his project come to fruition. This transfer would mark a major turning point in the paddock hierarchy, while VR46, potentially a future partner ofAprilia en lieu and in place of Ducati, does not appear to be an option for "Pecco".
The transfer battle for 2027 is shaping up to be historic, and Yamaha has just thrown a wrench into the works.
