MotoGP’s teams have formally signed a unified commercial pact modeled on Formula 1’s Concorde agreement, ending months of contentious talks. The deal, first outlined in principle at the Hungarian Grand Prix, will be unveiled at a press conference during the Czech round in Brno.
Negotiations intensified after the Liberty‑run championship demanded deeper marketing commitments from teams and riders, while the teams pressed for a larger share of revenues. Both sides leaked proposals ranging from permanent reserve riders to a one‑bike‑per‑rider rule without spares, and teams sought a greater voice on the calendar. The breakthrough came when the manufacturers agreed to negotiate as a single bloc—a strategy reportedly driven by Aprilia chief Massimo Rivola, who brings F1 negotiation experience from his tenure at Ferrari.
With the agreement secured, the paddock can now focus on rider contracts. Several deals, including Marc Márquez’s extension with Ducati and Pecco Bagnaia’s move to Aprilia, were signed earlier this year and are expected to be announced in the coming days, signaling a busy market window ahead.
