Yamaha has officially announced the arrival of Jorge Martín and Ai Ogura in its ranks from the next MotoGP season.
After announcing the departure of Fabio Quartararo and Àlex Rins yesterday, Yamaha has officially announced its lineup for 2027 and 2028 with the signing of Jorge Martin et Ai Ogura. Both riders currently race for Aprilia, in the official team for the Spaniard and in the satellite team for the Japanese, and are first and fourth in the championship.
The Japanese manufacturer has secured two talented drivers with very different profiles and has already defined each driver's role, with a Martín expected to be the number one driver to lead the team to the top, and a Ogura expected to build momentum while proudly representing Japan, a key point for Yamaha.
“We are delighted to welcome Jorge and Ai to the Yamaha Factory MotoGP Team as we embark on a new era in 2027. The arrival of riders of this caliber underlines our ambition and confidence in this project.”, said Paolo Pavesio, director of Yamaha Motor Racing.
“Jorge has already proven that he is one of the benchmark riders in MotoGP, thanks to his speed, determination, and mental strength which allow him to fight for victory and the World Championship title. We are counting on him to play a key role in improving our performance from day one.”
“Ai’s progress over the last season and a half has been remarkable. His talent, work ethic, and potential give us confidence in his ability to become one of the best riders in the championship. Furthermore, we are particularly proud to welcome a Japanese rider to the Yamaha Factory Team.”
If the arrival of the new era MotoGP 850cc bikes could be a game-changer. Martín et Ogura However, they took a real gamble given the major difficulties Yamaha has faced in recent seasons. The Japanese brand currently occupies last place in both the team and manufacturer championships.
