After extensive negotiations spanning over a year, MotoGP’s manufacturers and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MGPSEG) have finalized a five-year framework agreement set to govern their collaboration from 2027 to 2031, with provisions allowing extension through 2036.
Negotiations were prolonged due to the Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association (MSMA), which aggressively advocated for favorable terms. Both parties ultimately approved the updated contract, marking a significant breakthrough.
Key discussions centered on financial arrangements, with teams initially pushing for revenue-sharing models akin to Formula 1. However, MGPSEG CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta and COO Carlos Ezpeleta insisted on a fixed annual allocation of approximately €8 million, distributed across specific categories.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MGPSEG, and Derek Chang, Liberty Media boss
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While financial terms were resolved, operational and strategic details for 2027 remain under review. MGPSEG aims to enhance marketing and communication efforts, requiring teams to bolster these areas.
This agreement paves the way for imminent announcements regarding rider contracts and team partnerships for 2027. Preliminary reports indicate agreements have been reached for marquee moves, including Marc Marquez’s retention with Ducati, Pedro Acosta’s promotion to Ducati’s factory team, Fabio Quartararo’s shift to Honda, Jorge Martin’s transfer to Yamaha, and Francesco Bagnaia’s move to Aprilia.