MOTOGP GRID 2022

[DarthtaterM16]

A couple of deals starting to be announced so might as well get this started now.
Will update as and when riders are confirmed.

Monster Yamaha
1. Fabio Quartararo (end of 22)
2. Franco Morbidelli (end of 23)

Repsol Honda
1. Marc Marquez (end of 24)
2. Pol Espargaro (end of 22)

Ducati Corse
1. Jack Miller (end of 22)
2. Pecco Bagnaia (end of 22)

Team Suzuki Ecstar
1. Joan Mir (end of 22)
2. Alex Rins (end of 22)

KTM factory racing
1. Brad Binder (end of 24)
2. Miguel Oliveira (end of 22)

Aprilia
1. Aleix Espargaro (end of 22)
2. Maverick Vinales (end of 22)

SRT Petronas Yamaha
1. Andrea Dovizioso (end of 22)
2. Darryn Binder??

LCR Honda
1. Alex Marquez (end of 22)
2. Takaaki Nakagami (end of 22)

Pramac Ducati
1. Johann Zarco (end of 22)
2. Jorge Martin (end of 22)

Tech 3 KTM
1. Remy Gardner (end of 22)
2. Raul Fernandez (end of 22)

Aramco VR46 Ducati
1. Luca Marini??
2. Marco Bezzecchi??

Gresini Racing Ducati
1. Enea Bastianini (end of 22)
2. Fabio Di Giannantonio (end of 22)

Edited by DarthtaterM16 on Thursday 16th September 14:18

[STR160]

Speculation about the paddock about Jake Dixon moving up to replace VR.

[DarthtaterM16]

STR160 said:

Speculation about the paddock about Jake Dixon moving up to replace VR.

Heard that this morning as well.

[Rob 131 Sport]

I didn’t realise that Remy Gardner was moving up to Moto GP.

As a teenager I was a huge fan of his Dad Wayne. Spectacular to watch his NSR500 going sideways.

[stevemcs]

As much as i'd love to see a brit in the premier class i'm not sure Dixon is it, there are plenty of other riders in Moto 2 who stand a stronger chance of winning.

[STR160]

stevemcs said:

As much as i'd love to see a brit in the premier class i'm not sure Dixon is it, there are plenty of other riders in Moto 2 who stand a stronger chance of winning.

I think it has a lot to do with his potential, that he is well respected within SRT, and he's popular with fans, probably more so than Sam Lowes at the moment.

[DarthtaterM16]

STR160 said:

stevemcs said:

As much as i'd love to see a brit in the premier class i'm not sure Dixon is it, there are plenty of other riders in Moto 2 who stand a stronger chance of winning.

I think it has a lot to do with his potential, that he is well respected within SRT, and he's popular with fans, probably more so than Sam Lowes at the moment.

Plus no Brit in the top class at the moment.

[A500leroy]

As much as I like Jake (met him a few times) im not sure hes a viable VR replacement.

[Rob 131 Sport]

I honestly believe (and have done for a number of years) that Jake is our best long term prospect in Moto GP.

This is clearly going to be a make or break year for him in Moto 2. Let’s hope he can replicate and build on the flashes of brilliance that we saw last year.

[DarthtaterM16]

A500leroy said:

As much as I like Jake (met him a few times) im not sure hes a viable VR replacement.

Couldn’t be any worse on present form.

[Zarco]

A500leroy said:

As much as I like Jake (met him a few times) im not sure hes a viable VR replacement.

I've heard Biaggi is looking for a ride.

[poo at Paul's]

I heard Suzuki are looking to "swap" Rins with Frankie.

[Zarco]

poo at Paul's said:

I heard Suzuki are looking to "swap" Rins with Frankie.

Wouldn't surprise me. I like Rins but he's blown it last two seasons. I'd love to see him turn it round.

Frankie is feeling rightfully undervalued at Petronas.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Gresini have a deal to bring Diggia up to MotoGP next year and Bastianini has a deal direct with Ducati and isn't a VR46 rider so would likely take the second seat there. Team Butcher lineup will likely be Marini and Bezzecchi. Can't see Pramac not renewing Zarco for next year.

[LukeBrown66]

Remy has impressed hugely this year, I would guess Tech 3 will ditch both riders and maybe put both Ajo guys on that bike, as Fernandez has impressed also, might stay another year maybe. But Remy is showing proper champions potential. Lecuona is not a GP level rider and Danilo has gone as far as he can really. Get rid of both,

[DarthtaterM16]

2ndclasscitizen said:

Gresini have a deal to bring Diggia up to MotoGP next year and Bastianini has a deal direct with Ducati and isn't a VR46 rider so would likely take the second seat there. Team Butcher lineup will likely be Marini and Bezzecchi. Can't see Pramac not renewing Zarco for next year.

All seems very likely.

[STR160]

Zarco said:

poo at Paul's said:

I heard Suzuki are looking to "swap" Rins with Frankie.

Wouldn't surprise me. I like Rins but he's blown it last two seasons. I'd love to see him turn it round.

Frankie is feeling rightfully undervalued at Petronas.

Personally, I'd rather see Mav be shown the door and go back to Suzuki, and Franky take the factory seat.

[Zarco]

STR160 said:

Zarco said:

poo at Paul's said:

I heard Suzuki are looking to "swap" Rins with Frankie.

Wouldn't surprise me. I like Rins but he's blown it last two seasons. I'd love to see him turn it round.

Frankie is feeling rightfully undervalued at Petronas.

Personally, I'd rather see Mav be shown the door and go back to Suzuki, and Franky take the factory seat.

I like this scenario.

Mav might even get his mojo back.

[Freakuk]

Is Vinales contract until the end of 2022? If I was Yamaha I would be punting him on, he's never going to win a championship, certainly not at Yamaha. Yamaha should move quickly to bring Frankie in to replace him or he'll be off at the end of the year.

I thought Peco was lined up to remain at Ducati for 2022 also?

[DarthtaterM16]

Freakuk said:

Is Vinales contract until the end of 2022? If I was Yamaha I would be punting him on, he's never going to win a championship, certainly not at Yamaha. Yamaha should move quickly to bring Frankie in to replace him or he'll be off at the end of the year.

I thought Peco was lined up to remain at Ducati for 2022 also?

I'm not sure. I thought he was only on a one year deal but I'll try and find out.


Zarco and Martin both given by one year extensions by Pramac this morning.