Yamaha signs Martin and Ogura for 2027 factory team
Yamaha dumps Quartararo for Martin and Ogura, betting on raw pace to fix their engineering slump.

Yamaha has officially killed the Fabio Quartararo era, locking in Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura as their factory duo starting in 2027. The Japanese manufacturer confirmed the aggressive roster shake-up on Monday, signaling a desperate pivot toward raw speed after years of engineering stagnation. Martin, the current Pramac Ducati star known for his explosive pace, joins the Iwata-based squad alongside Ogura, the consistent Honda talent.














