Suzuki will leave MotoGP after this season. The Japanese manufacturer has been in talks with World Cup organizer Dorna since May about dissolving the contract, which was recently extended until 2026. An agreement has now been reached on this.
“Suzuki is taking this step because of the current economic situation and the need to develop new technologies,” said Toshihiro Suzuki, the company’s president.
Suzuki delivered the MotoGP world champion two years ago with Joan Mir and also won the Constructors’ World Championship that year.
Suzuki left MotoGP earlier in late 2011, but returned to the premier class four years later.
The Spaniards Mir and Álex Rins are the driver duo of the team this season. Mir occupies eighth place in the World Cup standings after eleven races, one place above his compatriot.
World Championship standings in MotoGP:
- 1. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) – 172 points
- 2. Aleix Espargaró (Aprilia Racing) – 151 points
- 3. Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) – 114 points
- 4. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) – 106 points
- 5. Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing MotoGP) – 105 points
