It had been expected since the start of the season, but now it's official. In the middle of the summer holidays, David Alonso has been announced as joining Honda from 2027, although his exact destination is still unknown. He could very well be partnered with Fabio Quartararo in the factory team, as has been anticipated for several months, but rumors suggest Diogo Moreira will instead ride alongside "El Diablo." David Alonso could become Johann Zarco's new teammate if the opportunity arises.
It's no surprise to anyone. David Alonso, a true star, has been chosen by HRC. But why? Two reasons are immediately obvious. First, because of the raw talent of the Colombian (born in Madrid).Alonso had one of the best seasons of all time across all categories in 2024, which led him to lift the Moto3 championship trophy. He won 14 times in a single season, and never finished lower than 11th. Then, after moving up to Moto2, he immediately confirmed his talent with a victory on his first attempt. In 2026, he is still playing at the very front and is currently in fourth place in the championship at the time of writing.
BREAKING: David Alonso steps up to #MotoGP as a Honda rider in 2027 🚨 #DavidAlonso pic.twitter.com/f6YZchHl7J
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) July 21, 2026
The second striking point is his personality. Besides being an excellent driver, David Alonso has a strong character who doesn't hesitate to celebrate his victories and make his voice heard in the paddock. This has made him one of the most popular drivers across all three grids, and a true star even before he had joined Formula 1. In this sense, His case is comparable to Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta, two other pilots who made a name for themselves from a very young age. As a reminder, Alonso is only 20 years old.
Honda was very pleased to finalize this agreement. The company with the golden wing has acquired one of the most sought-after assets of recent years. “Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) is pleased to confirm the signing of David Alonso on a multi-year contract in the MotoGP World Championship. He will make his debut on the 2027 Honda during the post-race test in Valencia. » the manufacturer stated. Aspar Team, which has managed Alonso since his debut, posted a most touching farewell message about him.
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📝 Dear David,
we've had almost nine years to start writing your goodbye letter, and we've just left it for the last day. How are we supposed to say goodbye to a rider who started riding for us when he was just an 11-years-old kid, and now leaves as a 20-years-old, # Moto3 world… pic.twitter.com/S8f0ugTHOC
— Aspar Team (@AsparTeam) July 21, 2026
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