Some MotoGP teams may be ignoring a rare opportunity to bring fresh talent into the premier class as major regulation changes approach in 2027, according to a prominent Moto2 rider manager.
Eddy Rovelli, who manages Moto2 standout Manuel González, says his rider and others in the intermediate class are being largely overlooked by MotoGP teams despite strong performances. González recently bounced back from missing the Moto2 title by winning the opening round of the 2026 season in Buriram and impressed in a MotoGP test appearance with Trackhouse at Aragón.
Rovelli argues that Moto2 is becoming increasingly disconnected from MotoGP in the minds of team bosses. He believes many decision‑makers have lost sight of the quality of riders in the intermediate class, with some underperforming premier class riders retaining their seats while deserving Moto2 talents are ignored.
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He points to statistics showing that some Moto2 riders outperform expectations and questions why those riders have not yet earned opportunities in the top tier. González’s strong results and prior MotoGP test experience make him, in Rovelli’s view, a prime candidate for promotion.
The argument gains extra relevance because MotoGP and Moto2 will both use Pirelli tyres under the new 850cc era set to begin in 2027. The similarity in tyre equipment could make Moto2 performance more predictive of MotoGP success, offering an ideal chance for teams to rethink their recruitment strategies.
Instead of seizing this chance to introduce fresh riders, Rovelli says MotoGP teams are sticking with established names, missing what he terms a “great opportunity” to enact a generational change in the sport.
With regulations evolving and the technical gap between classes narrowing, the current moment could have been an ideal transition point for new talent. Unless teams expand their outlook, the trend of favouring familiar riders may continue, potentially overlooking the next wave of MotoGP stars.
