Moto3 to become single-make Yamaha series in 2028

The Moto3 World Championship will become a single-make series supplied exclusively by Yamaha starting in 2028, following a major announcement made ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen. The six-year agreement, running through 2033, marks the end of the current era dominated by Honda and KTM and represents a fundamental shift in the structure of the entry-level Grand Prix class.

The decision was driven primarily by a goal to significantly reduce costs and create a more controlled environment for developing future talent. Officials stated the move to a single supplier for the complete motorcycle, including both engine and chassis, is essential to achieve a targeted 50 percent reduction in operating expenses for teams. MotoGP's Chief Sporting Officer, Carlos Ezpeleta, explained that competitive tension between manufacturers has historically led to escalating costs. He emphasized that a controlled cost environment is the best way to develop the pipeline of riders progressing toward MotoGP.

The new bike will be a full racing prototype developed from Yamaha's CP2 production platform, which underpins models like the R7. It will be extensively re-engineered for competition, with the...