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The official 2027 MotoGP calendar was released on 25 September 2026, confirming a 22-race season that introduces new venues in Buenos Aires and Adelaide. In immediate rider news, Somkiat Chantra was announced on 26 September 2026 as the replacement for the injured Joan Mir at the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix, joining previously confirmed wildcard Takaaki Nakagami on the grid.

• 2027 MotoGP calendar officially released: On 25 September 2026, MotoGP unveiled the full 2027 schedule featuring 22 Grands Prix across five continents. The season is set to begin at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand on 7 March and conclude at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia on 28 November. (05-Mar-27 – 07-Mar-27) 📅 Calendar file (.ics) 2027 MotoGP Season Start (Thailand) 05-Mar-27 – 07-Mar-27
• Somkiat Chantra confirmed as replacement for Joan Mir: Honda announced on 26 September 2026 that Somkiat Chantra will replace the injured Joan Mir for the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. Mir continues to suffer from persistent fatigue and health issues that have sidelined him since the San Marino round. (02-Oct-26 – 04-Oct-26) 📅 Calendar file (.ics) 2026 Japanese Grand Prix 02-Oct-26 – 04-Oct-26
• Adelaide Street Circuit to host Australian GP from 2027: The 2027 calendar confirms a major venue shift for the Australian Grand Prix, which will move from Phillip Island to a new street circuit in Adelaide. The event is scheduled as the penultimate round of the season from 12 to 14 November 2027. (12-Nov-27 – 14-Nov-27) 📅 Calendar file (.ics) 2027 Australian Grand Prix (Adelaide) 12-Nov-27 – 14-Nov-27
• Liberty Media announces MotoGP leadership shake-up: On 26 September 2026, Liberty Media announced several senior appointments to MotoGP's front office, including Ryan Norys as Chief Commercial Officer and Sameer Pabari as Chief Media Officer, drawing talent from F1, the NFL, and the Premier League.

Following the finalization of the 2027 premier class grid, new announcements on 24 September 2026 confirmed Takaaki Nakagami as a wildcard entry for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix. The KTM Ajo team also revealed its 2027 rider lineup for the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, while a new regulation was introduced banning practice starts from the pit lane exit. Additionally, the 2027 season calendar is scheduled for release on 25 September 2026, with Hungary removed from the schedule.

• Takaaki Nakagami confirmed as Japanese GP wildcard: On 24 September 2026, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) announced that development rider Takaaki Nakagami will compete as a wildcard entry in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. (02-Oct-26 – 04-Oct-26) 📅 Calendar file (.ics) 2026 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix (Nakagami Wildcard) 02-Oct-26 – 04-Oct-26
• KTM Ajo 2027 Moto2 and Moto3 lineups announced: The KTM Ajo team officially confirmed on 24 September 2026 that Collin Veijer and Jose Antonio Rueda will remain with the team for the 2027 season in the Moto2 and Moto3 categories, respectively.
• Practice starts from pit lane exit prohibited: The Grand Prix Commission announced a regulatory change on 23 September 2026, banning riders from performing practice starts while exiting the pit lane at all circuits, effective immediately.
• 2027 MotoGP calendar reveal scheduled: MotoGP is set to officially publish the full 2027 season calendar on 25 September 2026; recent updates confirm the removal of the Hungarian Grand Prix and a contract extension for the Portuguese Grand Prix through 2029. 📅 Calendar file (.ics) Official 2027 MotoGP Calendar Reveal 25-Sep-26

The 2027 MotoGP rider grid has been officially finalized following the last seat allocations, marking the completion of the lineup for the upcoming 850cc era. On 21 September 2026, 18 riders conducted a pivotal Pirelli tyre test at the Red Bull Ring, where teams also began confirming key technical staff and crew chief pairings for the 2027 season.

• 18 riders complete Red Bull Ring Pirelli test: On 21 September 2026, 18 MotoGP riders participated in a one-day Pirelli tyre test at the Red Bull Ring, evaluating both 850cc prototypes and adapted 1000cc machinery ahead of the 2027 regulation changes.
• Maverick Viñales conducts fitness check: During the Spielberg test on 21 September 2026, Maverick Viñales returned to the track to evaluate his injured shoulder, aiming to confirm his fitness for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi.
• 2027 technical staff assignments revealed: Reports on 22 September 2026 confirmed key crew chief moves for 2027, including Pedro Acosta inheriting Pecco Bagnaia’s crew led by Cristian Gabarrini at Ducati, and Fabio Quartararo being paired with Cristhian Populin at Honda.
• 2027 MotoGP grid officially complete: Following the recent signing of Senna Agius at Tech3, major sports outlets confirmed on 22 September 2026 that the 22-rider grid for the 2027 season is now fully finalized, with only minor internal allocations remaining for Honda's satellite structure.

Pedro Acosta secured his maiden MotoGP victory at the Austrian Grand Prix on 20 September 2026, leading a KTM resurgence at their home track. Following the race, Honda HRC confirmed that Diogo Moreira will test the 2027 850cc prototype at the Red Bull Ring on 21 September 2026 as the team continues to evaluate its final rider allocations for next season. Meanwhile, Jorge Martín extended his championship lead to 12 points over Marc Márquez after finishing second in Spielberg.

• Pedro Acosta wins maiden MotoGP Grand Prix: Pedro Acosta claimed his first full-distance MotoGP victory at the Austrian Grand Prix on 20 September 2026, becoming a premier-class winner after 15 previous podiums.
• Diogo Moreira to test 2027 Honda prototype: Honda HRC has selected LCR rookie Diogo Moreira to conduct a private test of the 2027 850cc prototype machine and Pirelli tires at the Red Bull Ring on 21 September 2026. 📅 Calendar file (.ics) Diogo Moreira 2027 Honda Prototype Test 21-Sep-26
• Jorge Martín extends championship lead: With a second-place finish in Austria on 20 September 2026, Jorge Martín moved to 306 points, extending his lead to 12 points over Marc Márquez in the world championship standings.
• Ai Ogura returns with fourth-place finish: After missing the previous round due to a hand injury, Ai Ogura returned to action at the Austrian Grand Prix on 20 September 2026, finishing in fourth place for Trackhouse Aprilia.