Manu Gonzalez, the current leader of the Moto2 championship, is working intensively to secure a spot in the premier class of motorcycle racing, MotoGP, starting next season. Negotiations with Trackhouse have begun, and expectations are high for this young rider.
After a complicated 2025, where he lost the title despite his dominance in the standings, Gonzalez is seeking a second chance. Two weeks ago, he initiated talks with the American team, which appears to be the best current option for his rise to MotoGP.
The Spanish rider had the opportunity to ride an Aprilia RS GP25 in tests conducted in Aragón last year, an experience that was very well received by the team. Despite a strong performance, with a notable time of 1:47.832, the team insisted that this was not an immediate step to MotoGP.
This 2026 has been incredible for Gonzalez, with three victories and six podiums in the first seven races. He currently leads the championship with a 34.5-point advantage over Izan Guevara. After a commanding victory in Mugello, he expressed his concerns about his current situation: “I don’t know if there is more I can do in Moto2.”
Regarding his future, he admitted that the negotiations with Trackhouse are positive, and he maintains hope for a favorable response soon. “There are several options approaching, and I believe that after today, things will become clearer,” he commented.
The 2027 season promises to be a year of significant movement in MotoGP, with several Moto2 riders like Guevara, David Alonso, and Dani Holgado also making the jump to the category. If Gonzales secures his spot with Trackhouse, it would be a major shift, and indications suggest that Raul Fernandez, the current rider for the team, may be the one to leave the structure.
Additionally, Trackhouse is expected to form a new pairing with Italian Enea Bastianini. Meanwhile, rider Alex Escrig would be preparing to enter Intact GP as a replacement for Gonzalez if he ultimately makes the leap to MotoGP.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
