David Alonso is Honda's new MotoGP driver starting next year. The contract of the young promise was announced this Tuesday (July 21,), but it is not yet known which team will be placed.
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21/07/2026
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Um of the most promising young people today will reach the MotoGP already in 2027. We talked about David Alonso, that tuesday (july 21) was announced by Honda.
The contract is multiannual and does not know the actual duration of the contract. It will take the Colombian to the top class by the next season (2027), wondering if with Honda's factory team or Honda LCR satellite.
Currently 20 years old, David Alonso debuted at the Worlds full-time in 2023 on Moto3, taking the category title the following year. In 2025, it rose to Moto2, where it continues. You're fighting in the top five, but being champion is no easy task: you're already at 79.5 points from the leader.
Currently, honda factory team has Joan Mir and Luca Marini, while honda LCR has the newer Diogo Moreira and the experienced Johann Zarco – currently going through a complicated period due to injury. It is known that Joan Mir leaves the place openSince a few weeks ago he announced his move to Gresini in 2027.
David Alonso is the second confirmed debutante for 2027, after Daniel Holgado – who rises to the top category with Gresini. He currently competes in Moto2, where he is in the fifth position of the top 80.5 points. In its palmares, there is second place in the Moto3 World Cup in 2024.