Dani Holgado’s first words after securing 2027 MotoGP seat
Dani Holgado says joining Gresini Ducati is the "dream of my life" after becoming the first rookie confirmed for the 2027 MotoGP grid.
Dani Holgado has described his 2027 MotoGP deal as “the dream of my life”.
The former Moto3 title runner-up and 2026 Moto2 race winner became the first rookie to officially secure a place on next year's MotoGP grid after confirmation of a seat at Gresini Ducati.
Holgado will join former MotoGP champion Joan Mir in an all-new Gresini line-up.
“I am very happy to join the MotoGP project of the BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP Team: it is literally the dream of my life to race in the premier class, and doing it with a team like this makes it even better,” Holgado said.
“It is the result of a lot of effort and hard work over the years. I know it will be a huge challenge, but I am ready to grow both as a rider and as a person.
“A huge thank you to Nadia [Padovani, Gresini owner] and the Team, my family, and everyone who has believed and continues to believe in me.
“I know it won’t be an easy journey, but I am fully ready for whatever comes next.”
Holgado's signing is the first of five expected rookie deals for 2027.
Current Aspar team-mate David Alonso (Honda), Izan Guevara (Pramac Yamaha) and either Senna Agius or Manuel Gonzalez (Tech3 KTM) are also expected to step up to the premier class.
However, the Moto2 graduates are also likely to face WorldSBK title leader Nicolo Bulega (VR46 Ducati) in the Rookie of the Year battle.
Both the Moto2 and WorldSBK championships already use Pirelli tyres, which will become MotoGP's exclusive supplier for the new 850cc era.
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