Fabio Quartararo is reported to have made the first move among the major players in the 2027 MotoGP rider market. Quartararo, the standout Yamaha rider since his 2021 title-winning campaign, has increasingly warned he can’t wait any longer for competitive machinery. Meanwhile, the next best Yamaha rider was Jack Miller, in 17th. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENTIt would thus leave at least one of the current factory HRC line-up, Joan Mir and Luca Marini, out of a ride. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENTMarquez is close to agreeing on another two-year deal with Ducati.