Holgado’s dream deal: Gresini Ducati MotoGP shock for 2027
The Moto2 standout’s raw emotion meets Gresini’s calculated gamble as the first domino falls in the 2027 premier-class silly season.
Dani Holgado has called his 2027 MotoGP switch to Gresini Ducati the “ of my life,” becoming the first rookie locked into the new 850cc era. The 22-year-old Moto2 race winner joins Joan Mir at the Italian squad, marking a seismic shift for the team’s 2027 lineup under the incoming regulations. Gresini Racing confirmed the deal on Wednesday, with Holgado set to partner Mir in a lineup designed to blend youth with experience.
