As the 2027 MotoGP calendar approaches, Trackhouse Racing is weighing three candidates for a coveted rider slot. The shortlist includes Raul Fernandez, who has finally broken through with a sprint win at Mugello, a promising Moto2 graduate dubbed Gonzalez, and seasoned Honda rider Luca Marini.
Aprilia's RS‑GP remains the benchmark bike, offering a confidence‑boosting platform that has helped both the factory and satellite Trackhouse machines compete at the front. Fernandez's future is uncertain after team principal Davide Brivio's departure for Honda and the pending appointment of Francesco Guidotti. While Fernandez appeared slightly more upbeat after the Balaton round, his backing may have weakened, leaving his 2027 prospects in doubt. Meanwhile, Gonzalez's strong Moto2 form and prior testing on the MotoGP bike have made him harder to ignore, despite his relatively late rise.
Marini, long praised for his development work, faces limited options as Honda fills its seats with Fabio Quartararo, David Alonso and others. With Trackhouse holding the final decision, the next few weeks will reveal which rider secures the seat and how the team’s new leadership will shape its line‑up.
