Rumors had been circulating for months, and at the beginning of the week, David Alonso was finally able to announce the news: He will join MotoGP from 2027He will make the leap to the premier class with an iconic manufacturer: Honda. While it is still unknown which team, the official alongside Fabio Quartararo, or at LCR with Johann Zarco, while Diogo Moreira would be promoted to the factory team, the Colombian has already realized his childhood dream.
Arriving in the Moto3 World Championship in 2023, he immediately challenged for the title before clinching it the following season. Moving up to Moto2 in 2025, he secured his first victory in his rookie season and is in contention for the title this season. While he trails Manuel González by 79,5 points, much can still happen before the end of the season.
Whatever happens, he will join the best drivers in the world next year, but at the same time will have to say goodbye to the Aspar team, which has accompanied him in all his categories for nine years. David Alonso shared a very touching letter on his social media, in which he wanted to thank his beloved team.
"Life sometimes seems to be written by the perfect screenwriter. Who could have told me that this little boy, barely three years old, sitting on his toy Honda, his face beaming with happiness, would one day, 17 years later, be riding a real Honda? But not just any Honda: the most beautiful Honda a child could dream of. The Honda MotoGP« , he explained.
“At the same time, this boy, pursuing his dreams, has always been very attached to his family and loyal to his loved ones. This is where emotions mix, between the immense joy of starting a new chapter and the profound sadness of seeing the story come to an end after nine consecutive seasons with Team Aspar. Despite everything, one thing comforts me.”
“We may change categories, change teams, but family will always be there, by our side, wherever we go. And you, Team Aspar, are part of my family. So, for me, this story ends, but in the next one, you will be the protagonists again. Thank you for preparing me so well as a rider and especially as a person to tackle this crucial stage of my life. Goodbye Team Aspar. It was a pleasure to meet you. Nice to have known you, HRC.”he concluded.