Moto3 is set to become a one‑make championship starting in 2028, after MotoGP announced at the Dutch Grand Prix that Yamaha will be the exclusive supplier of the class’s machines under a six‑year agreement. The new bike, built around Yamaha’s R7 engine, will deliver about 90 hp and weigh roughly 120 kg, though its official name has not yet been revealed.
The move replaces the current prototype format in which Honda and KTM build separate chassis that cost teams around $150,000 per season. By consolidating the chassis and engine into a single Yamaha package, organizers aim to lower entry costs and make the class more accessible for emerging teams. The single‑supplier model mirrors Moto2’s spec‑engine approach, which has been in place since 2010, while still allowing other manufacturers to run youth programmes without constructing their own bikes.
MotoGP chief Carlos Ezpeleta stressed that a controlled‑cost environment is essential for nurturing talent and keeping the feeder ladder viable. He said competitive tension among manufacturers has driven expenses up and that a reputable sole supplier can stabilize the series without diminishing its prestige, pointing to Moto2’s successful transition as evidence.
