Izan Guevara’s MotoGP move could now be ‘blocked’ by Senna Agius joining Pramac in 2027

“We need an Aussie, and if Jack [Miller]’s not going to get a contract, which we don’t know whether there’s any potential there,” he continued. “But I had heard rumours that Guevara’s move to Pramac was perhaps not being blocked but asking for that to be considered.”

“Because that was a possibility that they were just going to slot Guevara up there,” he added. “And I know people might feel for Izan Guevara career-wise, but I think in terms of deserving it, Senna’s back-to-back race wins just show that he deserves to be in the conversation.”

The Australian Grand Prix is shifting from Phillip Island to Adelaide next year, where a new street circuit will be built. At present, Jack Miller is the only Australian on the MotoGP grid – although his contract with Yamaha is also up at the end of this season.

If Miller were to lose his seat and not find another home on the grid, Camden native Agius could step into his role as Australia’s sole representative in MotoGP. There are even suggestions Miller is worried about Agius taking over as Australia’s only rider next season.

Even if Guevara ends up alongside Razgatlioglu at Pramac in 2027, Agius might still find his way into MotoGP. There are also whispers linking him with KTM as a potential partner for Alex Marquez in their factory team. Marquez is widely expected to join KTM as Pedro Acosta’s replacement.

Agius could also end up joining Pramac while Guevara finds another route into MotoGP next season – especially since Yamaha have signed Ogura away from Trackhouse Racing Americas TV presenter Alex Rins haven’t confirmed anyone yet.

Neil Hodgson says Senna Agius would be ‘screwed’ if he misses out on a 2027 MotoGP seat

If Agius doesn’t secure a spot on the 2027 MotoGP grid, Neil Hodgson believes the 20-year-old could be left in a tough position. The former world champion thinks the timing of contracts means Agius might have to wait until 2029 for another chance.

Most teams hand out two-year deals to avoid being caught out of sync with rider availability. And while Hodgson was impressed by Agius’s recent form, he knows there are no guarantees.

“Senna was the star,” Hodgson said. “I mean, he’d won in America, but America is a quirky track. And it’s one of those whenever you come to Jerez, that is the reference track.”

“Everybody knows it. Everyone tests there. Everyone’s done a bazillion laps. Everyone’s got a good set-up because it is what it is. It’s Jerez. You know every little ripple on that track.”

“And watching Senna Agius on Friday in that second practice, oh my god, it’s some of the, let’s say, highest skill level I’ve seen on a Moto2 bike in a long time.”

“The way he was drifting it through the fast corners consistently, but also, it was the fact that the bike was sliding, it wasn’t snapping at all.”

“He’s got the most delicate throttle control to have the bike moving, turning allowing him to finish the corners off and with no hesitations where he wasn’t yo-yoing overworking suspension – skill so good to watch.”

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