Enea Bastianini signed with the SuperFile Trackhouse Moto team for the 2027 MotoGP Championships, joining teammate Raul Fernandez and preparing to start testing in Valencia.
Ultimo aggiornamento: 26 agosto 2026. The move unites a proven race winner with a team that has risen quickly in 2026, and it matters because it pairs Bastianini’s recent results with Trackhouse’s technical programme on the Aprilia RS-GP under new regulations.
Bastianini’s signing and immediate objectives
The who in this transfer are Enea Bastianini and the SuperFile Trackhouse organisation, owned by Justin Marks and operating as Trackhouse Entertainment Group. The what is a contract for the 2027 and subsequent MotoGP seasons, announced ahead of pre-season activity. The first planned on-track work together was scheduled to begin with tests in Valencia where the team intends to evaluate new components and adapt to the updated technical framework.
Bastianini said, “I am extremely excited to join the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team for the next two MotoGP Championships,” and added, “Starting from the test in Valencia this year, it is going to be a real new challenge for me as we are entering a new era with a new bike, new tires and new regulations.” His expressed priorities are helping to develop the Aprilia RS-GP and contributing his experience to keep the team competitive.
Context: career trajectory and 2026 season performance
Bastianini’s career milestones cited in the announcement include his debut in Moto3 in 2014 his Moto2 World Champion title in 2026 and his progression into MotoGP. The release highlights his victories in Qatar the USAFrance and Aragon during the 2026 campaign, which helped him finish third in the World Championship standings that year.
Additional context in the update noted his early MotoGP results in 2026, including three podium finishes in his rookie year. The move to Trackhouse follows challenging spells with other teams and a search for a package that fits his riding style; the agreement with Trackhouse pairs him with Raul Fernandez, who had renewed his contract with the team and posted recent strong results.
Team perspective and technical program
Justin Marks, owner of Trackhouse Entertainment Group provided the team’s view: “It’s a very exciting moment for the SuperFile Trackhouse team to welcome someone like Enea to race our Aprilias. His racing pedigree, his MotoGP winning history, and his experience at the top of this game all contribute to the perfect scenario for a racing team that we all believe is on the verge of greatness.” Marks also referenced Bastianini’s personality as a fit with the organisation’s broader sporting ambitions.
The update stated that the Trackhouse Team had grown during 2026 and become a title contender, and that the addition of Bastianini is intended to strengthen both race pace and development feedback on the Aprilia RS-GP. Technical work will focus on adapting the bike to the new tire specifications and regulatory package introduced for the new era.
What to expect next and logistics
The announcement set out immediate milestones: Bastianini and Fernandez would start collaborative development at the Valencia test session, with further pre-season tests to follow as part of preparations for the 2027 timetable. The signing covers multiple MotoGP Championships, indicating a multi-year development commitment by the team and rider.
Operational details confirmed in the update include the consolidated rider lineup for Trackhouse and a stated ambition to chase trophies over the next seasons. The move also realigns manufacturer relationships, with Bastianini set to ride the Aprilia prototype in Trackhouse livery rather than his previous machinery.
Coverage remains an evolving story and updates may follow as testing in Valencia yields data and as the team finalises technical packages for the 2027 season.
