Joan Mir Signs with BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP Team for 2027

Joan Mir will ride for BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP Team in 2027. The 2020 MotoGP World Champion makes the switch from Honda HRC Castrol.

On July 2, 2026, BK8 Gresini Racing announced its 2027 lineup, confirming Joan Mir and Dani Holgado as its riders.

Joan Mir will ride a factory-spec Desmosedici in 2027, the same bike as Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta.

The move marks a new chapter for Joan Mir, who spent four seasons with Honda HRC Castrol, collecting two podiums.

Nadia Padovani, Gresini Racing Team Owner, expressed trust in both Joan Mir and Dani Holgado, aiming to support them fully in 2027.

Joan Mir will make statements once his contract with Honda expires on December 31, 2026.

The BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP Team will continue to race with Ducati Corse, a reliable and winning partner, with a new multi-year deal.

Dani Holgado, the Moto3 World Championship runner-up in 2024, will join Joan Mir, bringing his experience to the team.

The team's collaboration with Ducati Corse has been confirmed, with a shared vision and a path marked by success.

Joan Mir's record speaks for itself, with two world titles won, including the 2020 MotoGP World Championship.

The BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP Team is working to be among the protagonists in the coming years, with Joan Mir and Dani Holgado leading the charge.