Get ready for some major moves in the MotoGP world! The crew chief behind Toprak Razlatiouglu's success is set to make a surprising jump to MotoGP, but not where you might expect.
Fresh gossip from the MotoGP paddock reveals that Phil Marron, the long-time crew chief and title-winning partner of Razlatiouglu, is leaving the World Superbike Championship for MotoGP in 2026. However, contrary to earlier reports, he won't be joining Razlatiouglu at Pramac Yamaha.
Here's where it gets interesting: Razlatiouglu had pushed for Marron to join him at Yamaha, but the manufacturer opted for someone with more recent experience with prototype machines. Marron's last MotoGP stint was with his brother-in-law, Eugene Laverty, at Aspar Ducati in 2016.
Since 2019, Marron has been a key part of Razlatiouglu's success, starting with the satellite Kawasaki team, Pucetti Racing, and then moving up to Yamaha's factory team and later BMW. Together, they've won titles in 2021 and 2024, and are on track for a third win in 2025.
But here's the twist: It's believed that Razlatiouglu will be working with Ducati veteran Alberto Giribuola next year, following his split from Enea Bastianini and Tech3 KTM. This move was partly influenced by Giribuola's decision to join Yamaha at the end of the season.
Now, the big question is, where will Marron land in MotoGP? Most people might have missed this, but it looks like he's headed to KTM, not Yamaha. Sources suggest that he'll take over as Brad Binder's crew chief, replacing Andres Madrid. When asked about potential crew changes, Binder didn't deny the rumor, leaving the door open for some exciting developments.
So, what do you think about these moves? Are you excited to see how these changes will impact the MotoGP season? Don't be shy; share your thoughts and predictions in the comments! We'd love to hear your take on these surprising developments.
