When do MotoGP riders' contracts end?

The MotoGP transfer market is at a critical moment in 2022, as many riders end their contracts this year and this significantly alters negotiations within the paddock.

In a season starring 24 riders on the track, speculation about new agreements is complicated, since, specifically, 79% of MotoGP contracts expire this year.

Duration of the current contract of the MotoGP riders: when do they end?

When do the 2022 MotoGP riders’ contracts end?

The contracts of Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia, Ducati riders in MotoGP

The Borgo Panigale factory lined up Pecco Bagnaia and Jack Miller in its ranks for 2022. MotoGP runner-up Bagnaia has a seat until 2024 with the Italian factory. However, Australian Jack Miller’s position remains up in the air.

This increases the tension in the Ducati garage, as riders like Jorge Martín (whose contract expires at the end of the year) could be candidates for a place in the factory team.

The contracts of Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli, Yamaha riders in MotoGP

Yamaha has the recognition of having the 2022 world champion in its team. For this reason, the Japanese will try to reach the top of the podium with their pilot from the Côte d’Azur, with whom they have an agreement until 2024. This objective is shared with his boxing partner, Franco Morbidelli , who will remain one more year in the brand of the tuning forks.

The contracts of Marc Márquez and Pol Espargaró, Honda riders in MotoGP

With its eighth champion almost completely recovered, Honda celebrates the return of Marc Márquez after two difficult years for the rider from Cervera. The golden wing will continue to have the #93 in its ranks until 2024, while, on the other side of the box, Pol Espargaró and Honda have until the end of the year to study the possibilities of the Granollers rider.

The contracts of Joan Mir and Álex Rins, Suzuki riders in MotoGP

Both Joan Mir and Álex Rins have a contract whose validity expires this year. Faced with this situation, the pilots and the Japanese team must assess the future of their owners. If they renewed both, Suzuki would have, for the fourth consecutive year, with this pair of Spaniards in their ranks.

The contracts of Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder, KTM riders in MotoGP

Brad Binder was renewed last year until 2024, twenty-four months more compared to the validity of the agreement of the Portuguese Miguel Oliveira, whose contract ends this course.

The contracts of Aleix Espargaró and Maverick Viñales, Aprilia riders in MotoGP

Maverick Viñales arrived at Aprilia to replace Lorenzo Savadori, and the Spaniard plans to stay with Noale’s team, at least, until the end of 2023. His teammate, Aleix Espargaró, has a contract that expires in 2024, renewed based on his uncontested locker this season.

The contracts of Jorge Martín and Johann Zarco, Pramac riders in MotoGP

On the lookout for a seat in the official team, Jorge Martín’s contract, like that of his boxing partner, Johann Zarco, ends this year. This raises some speculation in the Ducati satellite team, especially going into 2023.

The contracts of Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi, riders of the VR46 Team in MotoGP

For the moment, the Valentino Rossi team will have Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi until the end of 2022. With two Ducatis in the garage, the ‘Il Dottore’ box is facing its first season in the MotoGP world championship.

The contracts of Enea Bastianini and Fabio Di Giannantonio, Gresinin Racing riders in MotoGP

Enea Bastianini has a contract with the independent structure until the end of 2022. Fabio Di Giannantonio’s agreement with the team led by Nadia Padovani has the same validity.

With a rookie and a rider who is in his second year in the premier class in their ranks, the Gresini Racing Ducati face a promising season for the Italian team.

The contracts of Andrea Dovizioso and Darryn Binder, riders of the WithU RNF Yamaha in MotoGP

The team that took over from Petronas has Andrea Dovizioso and Moto3 newcomer Darryn Binder in 2022. Both have a contract valid for one year.

The contracts of Alex Márquez and Takaaki Nakagami, LCR Honda riders in MotoGP

The satellite structure of the golden wing will have its pilots until the end of 2022. In the absence of details about its renewal, Alex Márquez and Takaaki Nakagami have an agreement with LCR that expires this year.

The contracts of Raúl Fernández and Remy Gardner, KTM Tech3 riders in MotoGP

With the main protagonists of Moto2 during 2021 in their ranks, the Tech3 team faces a season with two rookies hungry for victory in their box.

On one side of the garage we find Raúl Fernández, with a contract with the KTM satellite team until 2023. On the other, Remy Gardner, who, fresh from winning a world championship in the intermediate category, has a contract until the end of 2022 with the team.