MotoGP Group and Manufacturers sign 2027-2031 Agreement

The MotoGP Group and the five major motorcycle racing manufacturers—Aprilia, Ducati, Honda, KTM, and Yamaha—have officially finalised a landmark commercial agreement defining the premier class framework from 2027 to 2031.

Executed within the Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers’ Association (MSMA), the agreement marks the first time in the sport’s history that all competing factory constructors have signed a single, unified document, legally securing the long-term presence of all current manufacturers on the grid for the next five years of racing.

Executive Commentary

Commenting on the agreenemt, MotoGP Group CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, said: “The commitment of all five manufacturers not only reinforces the strength of the championship today but underlines the shared ambition driving its future.”

“Together with our longstanding partnership with the FIM through to 2060, this agreement gives us a powerful platform to continue growing – building on decades of progress while accelerating into a new phase for the sport,” Ezpeleta said.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Aprilia Racing CEO, Massimo Rivola, added: “As chairman of the MSMA, I am delighted and proud of the agreement between our association and the MotoGP SEG.”

“This is the first time in the sport’s history that all manufacturers have all reached a unanimous position on an agreement with MotoGP.

“This means that we all share the same vision for the future of the sport,” Rivola noted.

Ducati Corse GM, Luigi Dall’Igna, noted: “This collective agreement between MotoGP and all the manufacturers represents a significant milestone for our sport.”

“The shared commitment of everyone in the paddock proves that while we fight fiercely on the track, we are fully aligned on securing a bright and prosperous future for MotoGP.

“This agreement provides stability and a clear direction for the years ahead, creating the right environment for manufacturers to continue investing in technology, performance and talent,” Dall’Igna said.

Strategic Alignment and Governance Under Liberty Media Ownership

The multi-year framework represents a major structural transformation for the championship, establishing a collective negotiation process designed to balance sporting competitiveness, technical innovation, and global commercial development. Operating under the sport’s evolving ownership landscape with Liberty Media, the unified agreement functions similarly to Formula 1’s Concorde Agreement, standardising the governance model across the paddock.

The stability provided by this five-year agreement ensures that manufacturers can confidently allocate capital toward advanced engineering, talent acquisition, and sustainable technological performance.

In parallel with the constructor framework, MotoGP administrators and the 11 independent teams have successfully agreed upon principal terms for the same 2027 to 2031 period. This sport-wide framework is slated to solidify the regulatory and commercial foundations for the next phase of MotoGP’s evolution, which includes a highly anticipated shift in technical regulations, such as reducing engine displacement from 1,000cc to 850cc.

By aligning the interests of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the constructors, and the private teams, the championship is structurally positioned to accelerate its global promotion, optimize fan engagement, and drive high-volume partner monetization.

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