{"id":1901987,"date":"2026-04-24T07:58:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T04:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1901987"},"modified":"2026-04-24T07:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T04:58:45","slug":"enea-bastianini-teases-2027-motogp-surprise-as-he-responds-to-gresini-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1901987","title":{"rendered":"Enea Bastianini teases 2027 MotoGP \u201csurprise\u201d as he responds to Gresini links"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_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>Enea Bastianini teases 2027 MotoGP \u201csurprise\u201d as he responds to Gresini links<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Enea Bastianini has commented on recent reports linking him to a return to Gresini in MotoGP 2027<\/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=\"2026-04-24T08:58:45+01:00\">24 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\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_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>Enea Bastianini, Tech3 KTM, 2026 Spanish 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>Tech3 KTM MotoGP rider Enea Bastianini says he \u201cmight surprise\u201d with his 2027 contract, as he responds to links to a return to Gresini Ducati next year.<\/p>\n<p>The seven-time MotoGP race winner lost his factory Ducati ride at the end of 2024 and joined the KTM stable with Tech3.<\/p>\n<p>However, that move has largely proved to be difficult for Enea Bastianini, who has just one grand prix podium to his credit on the RC16.<\/p>\n<p>Bastianini is understood to have a contract option that could keep him tied to KTM beyond this season, though there is uncertainty about the Austrian brand having a satellite team in 2027, as rumours intensify of Tech3 switching to Honda.<\/p>\n<p>In recent weeks, Bastianini has been linked to a return to Gresini Ducati, with whom he race in 2022 and finished third in the standings. He has also been linked to a Trackhouse move.<\/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>Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, he told <em>Sky Italy<\/em>: \u201cI\u2019m pleased people are talking about me.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo far, I haven\u2019t fought for what I set out to achieve when I joined KTM; there have been some difficulties that I still experience at times.<\/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-5603113895054ed84f751685986a2c60034e99f8fe8c4c49153966ceb18ef311\">  Maverick Vinales to miss Spanish MotoGP, Pol Espargaro also injured   Maverick Vinales explains suspected cause of \u2018loose screw\u2019 injury <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m trying to do my best to get back to the front.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStarting so far behind isn\u2019t what I deserve, and it\u2019s not what the bike deserves either.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy future isn\u2019t decided. We\u2019ll have to figure out a few things this week, then I\u2019ll make a decision.\u201d<\/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-a9c826bf667962968c92e9b748a6198bb175b126aef6eb3c113aaff3066193f8\">  \u201cOne of the darkest moments\u201d: Trevathan \u201cproud\u201d that Pol settled Portimao score &#8211; Exclusive   Ex-F1 team boss Guenther Steiner labels MotoGP riders &#8220;a special breed&#8221; <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Bastianini later told the media: \u201cI\u2019m looking for the best solution for myself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll see what it will be. I have a contract with KTM. I can\u2019t say anything else about it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe truth is, I\u2019m weighing a lot of things. I might surprise you. We\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reports of a return to Gresini came as the team also looks set to welcome Moto2 frontrunner Dani Holgado into its ranks for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Gresini\u2019s current line-up of Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer will leave at the end of the year, with the former set to take up a factory ride at KTM.<\/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>Aldeguer is to be placed at VR46, a move that angered Gresini and pushed its relationship with Ducati to breaking point. However, a new deal with the Italian brand is set to be confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Trackhouse\u2019s position in the rider market has also received greater attention, with Ai Ogura now all but confirmed to be joining Yamaha next season.<\/p>\n<p>As well as Bastianini, the likes of Joan Mir and Nicolo Bulega have been linked to the satellite Aprilia outfit.<\/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>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Enea Bastianini<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Red Bull KTM Tech3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Fabio Di Giannantonio \u201ctrying to win every race\u201d amid MotoGP future speculation<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305860_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305860_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305860_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305860_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305860_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305860_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305860_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305860_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305860_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Dani Pedrosa reveals he won\u2019t reach huge MotoGP career milestone with KTM<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-f09f4b91e82e75fad594192ceab6734b29a219ec4f0f81ac47ec96701da07f09\">\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. 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He has also been linked to a Trackhouse move.<\/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>Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, he told <em>Sky Italy<\/em>: \u201cI\u2019m pleased people are talking about me.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo far, I haven\u2019t fought for what I set out to achieve when I joined KTM; there have been some difficulties that I still experience at times.<\/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-5603113895054ed84f751685986a2c60034e99f8fe8c4c49153966ceb18ef311\">  Maverick Vinales to miss Spanish MotoGP, Pol Espargaro also injured   Maverick Vinales explains suspected cause of \u2018loose screw\u2019 injury <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m trying to do my best to get back to the front.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStarting so far behind isn\u2019t what I deserve, and it\u2019s not what the bike deserves either.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy future isn\u2019t decided. We\u2019ll have to figure out a few things this week, then I\u2019ll make a decision.\u201d<\/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-a9c826bf667962968c92e9b748a6198bb175b126aef6eb3c113aaff3066193f8\">  \u201cOne of the darkest moments\u201d: Trevathan \u201cproud\u201d that Pol settled Portimao score &#8211; Exclusive   Ex-F1 team boss Guenther Steiner labels MotoGP riders &#8220;a special breed&#8221; <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Bastianini later told the media: \u201cI\u2019m looking for the best solution for myself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll see what it will be. I have a contract with KTM. I can\u2019t say anything else about it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe truth is, I\u2019m weighing a lot of things. I might surprise you. We\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reports of a return to Gresini came as the team also looks set to welcome Moto2 frontrunner Dani Holgado into its ranks for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Gresini\u2019s current line-up of Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer will leave at the end of the year, with the former set to take up a factory ride at KTM.<\/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>Aldeguer is to be placed at VR46, a move that angered Gresini and pushed its relationship with Ducati to breaking point. However, a new deal with the Italian brand is set to be confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Trackhouse\u2019s position in the rider market has also received greater attention, with Ai Ogura now all but confirmed to be joining Yamaha next season.<\/p>\n<p>As well as Bastianini, the likes of Joan Mir and Nicolo Bulega have been linked to the satellite Aprilia outfit.<\/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>Tech3 KTM MotoGP rider Enea Bastianini says he \u201cmight surprise\u201d with his 2027 contract, as he responds to links to a return to Gresini Ducati next year.<\/p>\n<p>The seven-time MotoGP race winner lost his factory Ducati ride at the end of 2024 and joined the KTM stable with Tech3.<\/p>\n<p>However, that move has largely proved to be difficult for Enea Bastianini, who has just one grand prix podium to his credit on the RC16.<\/p>\n<p>Bastianini is understood to have a contract option that could keep him tied to KTM beyond this season, though there is uncertainty about the Austrian brand having a satellite team in 2027, as rumours intensify of Tech3 switching to Honda.<\/p>\n<p>In recent weeks, Bastianini has been linked to a return to Gresini Ducati, with whom he race in 2022 and finished third in the standings. He has also been linked to a Trackhouse move.<\/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>Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, he told <em>Sky Italy<\/em>: \u201cI\u2019m pleased people are talking about me.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo far, I haven\u2019t fought for what I set out to achieve when I joined KTM; there have been some difficulties that I still experience at times.<\/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-5603113895054ed84f751685986a2c60034e99f8fe8c4c49153966ceb18ef311\">  Maverick Vinales to miss Spanish MotoGP, Pol Espargaro also injured   Maverick Vinales explains suspected cause of \u2018loose screw\u2019 injury <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m trying to do my best to get back to the front.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStarting so far behind isn\u2019t what I deserve, and it\u2019s not what the bike deserves either.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy future isn\u2019t decided. We\u2019ll have to figure out a few things this week, then I\u2019ll make a decision.\u201d<\/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-a9c826bf667962968c92e9b748a6198bb175b126aef6eb3c113aaff3066193f8\">  \u201cOne of the darkest moments\u201d: Trevathan \u201cproud\u201d that Pol settled Portimao score &#8211; Exclusive   Ex-F1 team boss Guenther Steiner labels MotoGP riders &#8220;a special breed&#8221; <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Bastianini later told the media: \u201cI\u2019m looking for the best solution for myself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll see what it will be. I have a contract with KTM. I can\u2019t say anything else about it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe truth is, I\u2019m weighing a lot of things. I might surprise you. We\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reports of a return to Gresini came as the team also looks set to welcome Moto2 frontrunner Dani Holgado into its ranks for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Gresini\u2019s current line-up of Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer will leave at the end of the year, with the former set to take up a factory ride at KTM.<\/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>Aldeguer is to be placed at VR46, a move that angered Gresini and pushed its relationship with Ducati to breaking point. However, a new deal with the Italian brand is set to be confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Trackhouse\u2019s position in the rider market has also received greater attention, with Ai Ogura now all but confirmed to be joining Yamaha next season.<\/p>\n<p>As well as Bastianini, the likes of Joan Mir and Nicolo Bulega have been linked to the satellite Aprilia outfit.<\/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<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093333\/1\/enea-bastianini-teases-2027-motogp-surprise-he-responds-gresini-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Enea Bastianini teases 2027 MotoGP \u201csurprise\u201d as he responds to Gresini links Enea Bastianini has commented on recent reports linking him to a return to Gresini in MotoGP 2027 Lewis Duncan 24 Apr 2026 Share Enea Bastianini, Tech3 KTM, 2026 Spanish MotoGP \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose Add as a preferred source Tech3 KTM [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[47,226],"class_list":["post-1901987","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crash-net","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1901987","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1901987"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1901987\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1901987"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1901987"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1901987"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}