The 2026 Moto2 World Championship is revving up, and the rider line-up is looking thrilling! With confirmations rolling in after the Malaysian Grand Prix, teams have locked in their talents to make this season one to remember.
Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP is sticking with their dynamic duo, Manuel Gonzalez and Senna Agius. Gonzalez, a standout in the championship, continues his journey with the German team alongside Agius, who's preparing for his third full season.
"Keeping the same line-up allows us to build on our strengths and aim for the title," said a team spokesperson.
Meanwhile, ITALJET Gresini Moto2 is shaking things up. Alonso Lopez is making a switch from SpeedRS to join Gresini, while Sergio Garcia is making a comeback with the team after a brief hiatus.
The CFMoto Aspar Team decided to retain their promising riders, David Alonso and Daniel Holgado, after a successful rookie season. Alonso, the former Moto3 World Champion, and Holgado, with his impressive podium finishes, will continue to race with Aspar.
Over at OnlyFans American Racing, Joe Roberts and Marcos Ramirez are set to stay, with Roberts entering his ninth season in Moto2. Italtrans Racing has also finalized its roster with Adrian Huertas and Daniel Muñoz, making waves as Diogo Moreira moves to MotoGP.
SpeedRS Team is welcoming rookie Luca Lunetta alongside veteran Celestino Vietti. Lunetta is ready to step up after his time in Moto3, while Vietti plans to bring more consistency to his performance.
While many teams have confirmed their line-ups, the rumor mill is buzzing with potential riders for the remaining spots. RW-Idrofoglia Racing is still deciding on their second rider, and Fantic Racing is rumored to be wooing Tony Arbolino to fill Aron Canet's shoes.
IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia might be promoting Taiyo Furusato from Moto3, while BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team is expected to keep Izan Guevara, with names like Filip Salac and Alberto Fernandez floating around for the second slot.
KLINT Forward Racing is looking to shake things up by reverting to their 2024 line-up, possibly bringing Xavier Artigas back. Meanwhile, Jorge Navarro's future remains a question mark.
As the 2026 season approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the new dynamics and potential rivalries. Stay tuned as the countdown to the new Moto2 World Championship continues!