Check out the full 2025 MotoGP rider lineup featuring 22 riders across 11 teams.
The 2025 MotoGP season is set to showcase an exciting and diverse lineup of riders, with major changes across various teams. As the grid solidifies, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these shifts will influence the championship landscape.
Here is a detailed overview of the full 2025 MotoGP rider lineup highlighting key signings for each team as well as contract duration.
Full 2025 MotoGP Rider Lineup
As of September 2024, the MotoGP grid is confirmed to feature 22 riders across five manufacturers. The following table summarizes the complete rider lineup:
| Rider | Team | Bike | Contract Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati Factory | |||
| Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo Team | Ducati Desmosedici GP25 | 2026 |
| Marc Marquez | Ducati Lenovo Team | Ducati Desmosedici GP25 | 2026 |
| Red Bull KTM | |||
| Brad Binder | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM RC16 | 2026 |
| Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM RC16 | Multi-year |
| Aprilia Racing | |||
| Jorge Martin | Aprilia Racing | Aprilia RS-GP | 2026 |
| Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia Racing | Aprilia RS-GP | Multi-year |
| Monster Energy Yamaha | |||
| Fabio Quartararo | Monster Energy Yamaha | Yamaha M1 | 2026 |
| Alex Rins | Monster Energy Yamaha | Yamaha M1 | 2026 |
| Repsol Honda | |||
| Luca Marini | Honda Racing Team | Honda RC213V | 2025 |
| Joan Mir | Honda Racing Team | Honda RC213V | 2026 |
| Satellite Teams | |||
| Maverick Viñales | Tech3 KTM | KTM RC16 | Multi-year |
| Enea Bastianini | Tech3 KTM | KTM RC16 | Multi-year |
| Johann Zarco | LCR Honda | Honda RC213V | 2025 |
| Somkiat Chantra | LCR Honda | Honda RC213V | 2025 |
| Alex Marquez | Gresini Racing | Ducati Desmosedici GP24 | 2026 |
| Fermin Aldeguer | Gresini Racing | Ducati Desmosedici GP24 | 2026 |
| Raul Fernandez | Trackhouse Aprilia | Aprilia RS-GP | 2026 |
| Ai Ogura | Trackhouse Aprilia | Aprilia RS-GP | 2026 |
| Fabio Di Giannantonio | VR46 Ducati | Ducati Desmosedici GP25 | 2026 |
| Franco Morbidelli | VR46 Ducati | Ducati Desmosedici GP24 | 2025 |
| Miguel Oliveira | Pramac Yamaha | Yamaha M1 | 2026 |
| Jack Miller | Pramac Yamaha | Yamaha M1 | 2025 |
Key Signings and Changes
- Ducati Factory Team:
- The standout signing is Marc Marquez joining Francesco Bagnaia at Ducati. This pairing brings together two champions, creating a formidable lineup that could dominate the season.
- KTM Factory Team:
- Pedro Acosta steps up from Tech3 to join Brad Binder in the factory team after an impressive rookie season. This move highlights KTM’s commitment to nurturing young talent.
- Aprilia Racing:
- Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi replace Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Viñales, who have left the team. This change aims to inject fresh energy into Aprilia’s competitive efforts.
- Monster Energy Yamaha:
- Fabio Quartararo has extended his contract until 2026, ensuring his position as a key figure in Yamaha’s strategy moving forward. Alex Rins also remains with the team for another two years.
- Honda Racing Team:
- Luca Marini joins Joan Mir at Honda, marking a new chapter for both riders as they aim to improve performance on the manufacturer’s machinery.
- Pramac Yamaha:
- Jack Miller’s signing completes Pramac’s transition to Yamaha machinery, where he will partner with Miguel Oliveira. This partnership is expected to boost the team’s edge with full factory support.
Rookie Riders
The grid will also see several rookies making their debut in the premier class:
- Somkiat Chantra (LCR Honda): The Thai rider is set to make history as he enters MotoGP after a successful stint in Moto2.
- Fermin Aldeguer (Gresini Racing): Another promising talent from Moto2, Aldeguer joins Gresini on a multi-year deal.
- Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Racing): After impressing in Moto2, Ogura joins Raul Fernandez at Trackhouse, marking an exciting new chapter for both riders.
