Which team will Dani Holgado join in MotoGP?

Dani Holgado will join the Gresini Racing MotoGP team for the 2027 season. He will ride a Ducati motorcycle alongside teammate Joan Mir.

When does the new 850cc MotoGP era begin?

The new technical regulations, featuring 850cc engines, are scheduled to take effect at the start of the 2027 MotoGP World Championship season.

How is Dani Holgado performing in Moto2 currently?

As of the latest standings, Holgado is positioned sixth in the 2024 Moto2 World Championship, demonstrating the form that earned him the MotoGP promotion.

Will there be other rookies in MotoGP for 2027?

Yes. Holgado is confirmed as the first, but he is expected to be one of approximately five rookies entering the MotoGP class for the 2027 season.

Holgado First Rookie Confirmed for 2027 MotoGP Grid

The 21-year-old Spaniard will join Gresini Ducati alongside Joan Mir, leading a wave of new talent for the premier class's new era.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished Jul 3, 2:53 AM

Holgado First Rookie Confirmed for 2027 MotoGP Grid

Dani Holgado will graduate to MotoGP in 2027, becoming the first officially confirmed rookie for that season's grid. The 21-year-old Spaniard will join the Gresini Racing team, where he will ride a Ducati and partner former world champion Joan Mir. Holgado, currently competing in the Moto2 World Championship, sits sixth in the 2024 standings.

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