Enea Bastianini set for Trackhouse switch in MotoGP 2027 silly season

Enea Bastianini is closing in on a shock move to Trackhouse Racing for MotoGP 2027 after KTM chose not to exercise their option to keep him.

What’s happening with Enea Bastianini?

The Italian ace is set to join Raul Fernandez at Aprilia’s satellite squad, Trackhouse Racing, following the expiry of KTM’s retention window. Bastianini, a seven-time MotoGP race winner, has long been linked with the switch, but KTM held an option to retain him until it lapsed.

Why Trackhouse wants Bastianini

Trackhouse’s Aprilia package is one of the grid’s most competitive rides in 2026, and the team needs a proven winner to replace Remy Gardner, who left for Gresini Racing. Bastianini fits the bill-his experience and speed make him a prime target for the satellite squad.

What happens next for Bastianini?

If the deal lands, Bastianini will race for his fifth different MotoGP team. His arrival would add firepower to Trackhouse’s challenge for constructors’ points, while Aprilia gains a rider who can push for podiums straight away. The move is still subject to final confirmation, but sources close to the talks call it “very likely.”

The wider MotoGP silly season

The 2027 rider market is wide open, with 10 seats still up for grabs. Francesco Bagnaia is set to leave Ducati for Aprilia, freeing up a factory seat that Pedro Acosta will take. Meanwhile, Jorge Martin is heading to Yamaha, and Fabio Quartararo is poised to land at Honda.

Bastianini’s potential switch underscores the volatility of the silly season, where even established stars can find themselves without a seat-or racing for a new team.