Honda HRC Signs Fabio Quartararo and David Alonso for the 2027 MotoGP Era
Honda HRC has signed 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo through 2028 and rising star David Alonso on a multi-year deal, ahead of MotoGP’s new 850cc era in 2027.
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Honda HRC has signed 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo through 2028 and rising star David Alonso on a multi-year deal, ahead of MotoGP’s new 850cc era in 2027.
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