David Alonso Secures Honda MotoGP Deal for 2027, Team Placement Pending

Colombian rider David AlonsoPlayer·David Alonso has officially secured a multi-year contract with Honda Racing CorporationTeam·Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) to compete in the MotoGP World ChampionshipCompetition·MotoGP World Championship starting in 2027. The announcement, made during the summer break, marks a significant step for the 20-year-old, who has rapidly ascended through the lightweight classes.

Despite the confirmation of his MotoGP future, the precise team Alonso will join within the Honda structure for 2027 is yet to be determined. Discussions are ongoing regarding whether he will be placed in the factory Honda HRC teamTeam·Honda HRC team, potentially alongside Fabio QuartararoPlayer·Fabio Quartararo, or with the satellite LCR HondaTeam·LCR Honda squad. Should Diogo MoreiraPlayer·Diogo Moreira transition from the satellite team to the factory outfit, Alonso could find himself partnering with Johann ZarcoPlayer·Johann Zarco at LCR, led by Lucio CecchinelloCoach·Lucio Cecchinello.

Alonso conveyed his profound satisfaction with the agreement, speaking ahead of the British Grand PrixCompetition·British Grand Prix. "It's official now. We are very proud and happy with the contract we have," Alonso stated. "Signing with Honda is a dream come true. It is the most successful brand in history, the brand that sells the most motorcycles in the world."

He also acknowledged the impending technical changes for the 2027 season, particularly concerning tires. "The technical rules next year will change a lot, especially the tires will be the thing that will undergo the biggest change. But for rookies, everything will be new. So we won't have any complaints because everything is good for us. It will be interesting," he added.

Regardless of his eventual team placement, Alonso confirmed he will operate as a factory rider, utilizing an official factory motorcycle. This ensures he will have access to the latest machinery and support from HRC. The decision on his specific team and chief mechanic is still pending, with Alonso noting the professionalism of all involved. Speculation has linked him with Santi HernandezCoach·Santi Hernandez, former chief mechanic for Marc MárquezPlayer·Marc Márquez, but Alonso stated, "As for the team, I still don't know. Anyway, they are all professionals."

Currently, Alonso is competing in his second year in the Moto2 World ChampionshipCompetition·Moto2 World Championship with the CFMoto Aspar TeamTeam·CFMoto Aspar Team. He holds fourth place in the overall standings for the 2026 season, building on a strong 2025 campaign that saw him secure his first intermediate class win at the Hungarian Grand PrixCompetition·Hungarian Grand Prix and finish ninth overall. This season, he has added another victory at AssenVenue·Assen. Alonso is the second rookie officially confirmed for the 2027 MotoGP grid, following his current Moto2 teammate Dani HolgadoPlayer·Dani Holgado, who is set to join Gresini DucatiTeam·Gresini Ducati.