{"id":1878201,"date":"2026-04-11T13:50:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T10:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1878201"},"modified":"2026-04-11T13:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T10:50:49","slug":"yamaha-set-to-deliver-latest-2027-motogp-rider-market-shock-amid-ai-ogura-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1878201","title":{"rendered":"Yamaha set to deliver latest 2027 MotoGP rider market shock amid Ai Ogura reports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-09\/gng_1261926_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Yamaha set to deliver latest 2027 MotoGP rider market shock amid Ai Ogura reports<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Reports claim Ai Ogura will join Yamaha next season, replacing Alex Rins<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:50:49+01:00\">11 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-09\/gng_1261926_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-09\/gng_1261926_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-09\/gng_1261926_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-09\/gng_1261926_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-09\/gng_1261926_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-09\/gng_1261926_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-09\/gng_1261926_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-09\/gng_1261926_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-09\/gng_1261926_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ai Ogura, Trackhouse Racing, 2025 San Marino MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Yamaha looks set to deliver the next shock in the MotoGP rider market, as fresh reports claim it has agreed a deal with Ai Ogura to join Jorge Martin in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese marque became one of the big stories of the 2027 rider market earlier this year when reports emerged that 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo would be leaving for Honda.<\/p>\n<p>Despite losing the considerable talent of the Frenchman amid a dearth in results, Yamaha looks to have gained the signature of 2024 world champion Jorge Martin.<\/p>\n<p>In recent weeks, reports began to circulate that Honda\u2019s Luca Marini was set to join Yamaha alongside Martin.<\/p>\n<p>However, according to <em>Motorsport\u2019s Oriol Puigdemont, <\/em>Yamaha has agreed a deal with Ai Ogura instead.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ogura made his debut last year with Trackhouse Aprilia, emerging as a surprise signing in the summer of 2024 amid an almost certain step with Honda.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Moto2 champion showed flashes of speed on the satellite Aprilia last year, and has made a strong start to the current campaign.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-7c83875a1185b19d6850b0493c102aef4a0c7e8f95a71ea057b689f3f441590e\">  \u201cWhat the hell am I doing here?\u201d: Yamaha MotoGP struggles getting to one rider   Massimo Rivola makes big Aprilia MotoGP 2026 claim <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After three rounds, Ogura is seventh in the standings with a best result of fifth in Thailand and Brazil, while a potential podium went begging due to a technical issue.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Luca Marini heads back to the market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The reports that Ogura has been snared by Yamaha shows the brand continues to have pulling power, despite its current form significantly weakening its bargaining position.<\/p>\n<p>But it also means Luca Marini must go back to a market that is quickly beginning to get light on options.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-eee625ad5aa4b2391d1e1ab587f8c59925310420e84f7664f9d57017a4459560\">  Why Fabio Quartararo wants Yamaha to see that it is slow at Jerez   Fabio Quartararo\u2019s sobering Yamaha claim: \u2018They\u2019ve no idea how to fix the problems\u2019 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>His time at the factory Honda team looks over, with HRC\u2019s works squad set to pair Quartararo with David Alonso.<\/p>\n<p>LCR is locked up with Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira on long-term deals.<\/p>\n<p>Honda could gain two more bikes amid links to Tech3, who could turn its back on KTM machinery next year.<\/p>\n<p>Marini is popular at HRC for his analytical approach to bike development, with Honda likely keen to find a place for him at Tech3 if that link-up does come to pass.<\/p>\n<p>The Ogura reports also likely give Raul Fernandez a greater chance of remaining with the US-based outfit.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Fernandez scored podiums in Thailand, and won his first race last season in Australia, though his form has remained hit and miss in his tenure with Trackhouse.<\/p>\n<p>As recently as a few weeks ago, Fernandez\u2019s MotoGP future looked uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>Trackhouse has also been linked as a potential destination for Joan Mir, who will also leave Honda\u2019s factory team at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Alex Rins\u2019 MotoGP career hangs in the balance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The other knock-on effect of Ogura moving to Yamaha is the further uncertainty Alex Rins now faces to continue his MotoGP career.<\/p>\n<p>The multiple race winner has struggled since switching to Yamaha last year, with the Spaniard 19th in the standings as team-mate Quartararo cracked the top 10 with a handful of podium appearances on the same bike.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Now in his 10th season, and with an incredibly active market, Rins\u2019 chances of staying on the grid next year appear remote.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div 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block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-11086f6771c547c7e24414ec2edecb447754ff2cc39e75f44a63cbe763769767\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Duncan<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Head of Editorial<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<div>Lewis joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having been a journalist for five years covering MotoGP for the Motorsport Network. In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-5f197dd8c3d569a30be86a01f809f209ce24bbbef847ea8622710dd49d86d6dd\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aprilia boss&#8217; &#8220;blood ran cold&#8221; after heartbreak US MotoGP retirement<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774878995\"> 30\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1304404_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Ai Ogura, 2026 US MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> 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Racing, 2026 Brazil MotoGP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Alex Rins: A piece of tarmac hit my finger in Brazil MotoGP<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774274649\"> 23\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1299932_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Alex Rins, 2026 Brazilian MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper 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according to <em>Motorsport\u2019s Oriol Puigdemont, <\/em>Yamaha has agreed a deal with Ai Ogura instead.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ogura made his debut last year with Trackhouse Aprilia, emerging as a surprise signing in the summer of 2024 amid an almost certain step with Honda.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Moto2 champion showed flashes of speed on the satellite Aprilia last year, and has made a strong start to the current campaign.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-7c83875a1185b19d6850b0493c102aef4a0c7e8f95a71ea057b689f3f441590e\">  \u201cWhat the hell am I doing here?\u201d: Yamaha MotoGP struggles getting to one rider   Massimo Rivola makes big Aprilia MotoGP 2026 claim <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After three rounds, Ogura is seventh in the standings with a best result of fifth in Thailand and Brazil, while a potential podium went begging due to a technical issue.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Luca Marini heads back to the market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The reports that Ogura has been snared by Yamaha shows the brand continues to have pulling power, despite its current form significantly weakening its bargaining position.<\/p>\n<p>But it also means Luca Marini must go back to a market that is quickly beginning to get light on options.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-eee625ad5aa4b2391d1e1ab587f8c59925310420e84f7664f9d57017a4459560\">  Why Fabio Quartararo wants Yamaha to see that it is slow at Jerez   Fabio Quartararo\u2019s sobering Yamaha claim: \u2018They\u2019ve no idea how to fix the problems\u2019 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>His time at the factory Honda team looks over, with HRC\u2019s works squad set to pair Quartararo with David Alonso.<\/p>\n<p>LCR is locked up with Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira on long-term deals.<\/p>\n<p>Honda could gain two more bikes amid links to Tech3, who could turn its back on KTM machinery next year.<\/p>\n<p>Marini is popular at HRC for his analytical approach to bike development, with Honda likely keen to find a place for him at Tech3 if that link-up does come to pass.<\/p>\n<p>The Ogura reports also likely give Raul Fernandez a greater chance of remaining with the US-based outfit.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Fernandez scored podiums in Thailand, and won his first race last season in Australia, though his form has remained hit and miss in his tenure with Trackhouse.<\/p>\n<p>As recently as a few weeks ago, Fernandez\u2019s MotoGP future looked uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>Trackhouse has also been linked as a potential destination for Joan Mir, who will also leave Honda\u2019s factory team at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Alex Rins\u2019 MotoGP career hangs in the balance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The other knock-on effect of Ogura moving to Yamaha is the further uncertainty Alex Rins now faces to continue his MotoGP career.<\/p>\n<p>The multiple race winner has struggled since switching to Yamaha last year, with the Spaniard 19th in the standings as team-mate Quartararo cracked the top 10 with a handful of podium appearances on the same bike.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Now in his 10th season, and with an incredibly active market, Rins\u2019 chances of staying on the grid next year appear remote.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Yamaha looks set to deliver the next shock in the MotoGP rider market, as fresh reports claim it has agreed a deal with Ai Ogura to join Jorge Martin in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese marque became one of the big stories of the 2027 rider market earlier this year when reports emerged that 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo would be leaving for Honda.<\/p>\n<p>Despite losing the considerable talent of the Frenchman amid a dearth in results, Yamaha looks to have gained the signature of 2024 world champion Jorge Martin.<\/p>\n<p>In recent weeks, reports began to circulate that Honda\u2019s Luca Marini was set to join Yamaha alongside Martin.<\/p>\n<p>However, according to <em>Motorsport\u2019s Oriol Puigdemont, <\/em>Yamaha has agreed a deal with Ai Ogura instead.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ogura made his debut last year with Trackhouse Aprilia, emerging as a surprise signing in the summer of 2024 amid an almost certain step with Honda.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Moto2 champion showed flashes of speed on the satellite Aprilia last year, and has made a strong start to the current campaign.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-7c83875a1185b19d6850b0493c102aef4a0c7e8f95a71ea057b689f3f441590e\">  \u201cWhat the hell am I doing here?\u201d: Yamaha MotoGP struggles getting to one rider   Massimo Rivola makes big Aprilia MotoGP 2026 claim <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After three rounds, Ogura is seventh in the standings with a best result of fifth in Thailand and Brazil, while a potential podium went begging due to a technical issue.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Luca Marini heads back to the market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The reports that Ogura has been snared by Yamaha shows the brand continues to have pulling power, despite its current form significantly weakening its bargaining position.<\/p>\n<p>But it also means Luca Marini must go back to a market that is quickly beginning to get light on options.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-eee625ad5aa4b2391d1e1ab587f8c59925310420e84f7664f9d57017a4459560\">  Why Fabio Quartararo wants Yamaha to see that it is slow at Jerez   Fabio Quartararo\u2019s sobering Yamaha claim: \u2018They\u2019ve no idea how to fix the problems\u2019 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>His time at the factory Honda team looks over, with HRC\u2019s works squad set to pair Quartararo with David Alonso.<\/p>\n<p>LCR is locked up with Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira on long-term deals.<\/p>\n<p>Honda could gain two more bikes amid links to Tech3, who could turn its back on KTM machinery next year.<\/p>\n<p>Marini is popular at HRC for his analytical approach to bike development, with Honda likely keen to find a place for him at Tech3 if that link-up does come to pass.<\/p>\n<p>The Ogura reports also likely give Raul Fernandez a greater chance of remaining with the US-based outfit.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Fernandez scored podiums in Thailand, and won his first race last season in Australia, though his form has remained hit and miss in his tenure with Trackhouse.<\/p>\n<p>As recently as a few weeks ago, Fernandez\u2019s MotoGP future looked uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>Trackhouse has also been linked as a potential destination for Joan Mir, who will also leave Honda\u2019s factory team at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Alex Rins\u2019 MotoGP career hangs in the balance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The other knock-on effect of Ogura moving to Yamaha is the further uncertainty Alex Rins now faces to continue his MotoGP career.<\/p>\n<p>The multiple race winner has struggled since switching to Yamaha last year, with the Spaniard 19th in the standings as team-mate Quartararo cracked the top 10 with a handful of podium appearances on the same bike.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues 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