Provisional 2021 MotoGP entry list, Mir #36, Savadori at Aprilia but...
A provisional version of the 2021 MotoGP entry list has been rel𝓡eased.
The most obvious feature is that Lorenzo Savadori, who took over from fellow Aprilia test rider Bradley Smith for the final three rounds of this year on th⭕e machine originally intended for Andrea Iannone, is again listed alongside Aleix Espargaro on the RS-GP.
However, Aprilia told wuqian0821.com that, while Savadori has a 2021 contract, hence his inclusion🅷 on the lꦑist, the decision on its second race rider is not yet final.

A💦 provisional version of the 2021 MotoGP entry lis𒉰t has been released.
The most obvious feature is that Lorenzo Savadori, who took over from fellow Aprilia test rider Bradley Smith for the final three rounds of this year on the machine originally intended for 𓂃Andrea Iannone, is again listed alongside Aleix Espargaro on the RS-GP.
However, Aprilia told wuqian0821.com that, while Savadori has a 2021 contract, hence his inclusion on the listജ, the decision on its second race rider is not yet final.
Instead, the factory - currently debuting its 2021 machine during a private tesꩵt at Jerez - will shortly confirm three riders f🧸or 2021, but who will race alongside Espargaro and who will▨ test won't be decided until the end of the winter.
Joe Roberts was hotly linkedಌ with the Aprilia seat early in the Portima🌱o weekend, but then seemed to decide against the move and the American is duly listed as staying in Moto2 at Italtrans next season.
UPDATE: Aprilia has now confirmed Espargaro, Savadori and Smith forꦫ MotoGP in 2021: "Aleix will obviously be our top rider. The roles of second rider and test rider will be decided at the end of the winter test schedule.”
The entry list also has Suzuki's new world champion Joan Mir continuing with the #36 instead of running the #1, at least for now, while - as rumoured - Tech3 is without Red Bullꩵ title sponsorꦇship...
Provisional 2021 MotoGP entry list | ||||
Rider | NAT | TEAM | BIKE | |
#5 | Johann Zarco | FRA | Pramac Racing | (Ducati) |
#9 | Danilo Petrucci | ITA | Tech3 KTM Factory Racing | (KTM) |
#10 | Luca Marini | ITA | Esponsorama Racing | (Ducati) |
#12 | Maverick Vinales | SPA | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP | (Yamaha) |
#20 | Fabio Quartararo | FRA | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP | (Yamaha) |
#21 | Franco Morbidelli | ITA | Petronas Yamaha SRT | (Yamaha) |
#23 | Enea Bastianini | ITA | Esponsorama Racing | (Ducati) |
#27 | Iker Lecuona | SPA | Tech3 KTM Factory Racing | (KTM) |
#30 | Takaaki Nakagami | JPN | LCR Honda Idemitsu | (Honda) |
#32 | Lorenzo Savadori | ITA | Aprilia Racing Team Gresini | (Aprilia) |
#33 | Brad Binder | RSA | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | (KTM) |
#36 | Joan Mir | SPA | Team Suzuki Ecstar | (Suzuki) |
#41 | Aleix Espargaro | SPA | Aprilia Racing Team Gresini | (Aprilia) |
#42 | Alex Rins | SPA | Team Suzuki Ecstar | (Suzuki) |
#43 | Jack Miller | AUS | Ducati Team | (Ducati) |
#44 | Pol Espargaro | SPA | Repsol Honda Team | (Honda) |
#46 | Valentino Rossi | ITA | Petronas Yamaha SRT | (Yamaha) |
#63 | Francesco Bagnaia | ITA | Ducati Team | (Ducati) |
#73 | Alex Marquez | SPA | LCR Honda Castrol | (Honda) |
#88 | Miguel Oliveira | POR | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | (KTM) |
#89 | Jorge Martin | SPA | Pramac Racing | (Ducati) |
#93 | Marc Marquez | SPA | Repsol Honda Team | (Honda) |
Provisional 2021 MotoGP Calendar | |||
Round | Date | Race | Circuit |
1 | 28 March | Qatar | Losail |
2 | 11 April | Argentina | Termas de Rio Hondo |
3 | 18 April | Americas | COTA |
4 | 2 May | Spain | Jerez |
5 | 16 May | France | Le Mans |
6 | 30 May | Italy | Mugello |
7 | 6 June | Catalunya | Barcelona |
8 | 20 June | Netherlands | Assen |
9 | 27 June | Germany | Sachsenring |
10 | 11 July | Finland* | KymiRing |
11 |
| To Be Decided |
|
12 | 15 August | Austria | Red Bull Ring |
13 | 29 August | Great Britain | Silverstone |
14 | 12 September | Aragon | Aragon |
15 | 19 September | San Marino e Della Riviera di Rimini | Misano |
16 | 3 October | Japan | Motegi |
17 | 10 October | Thailand | Buriram |
18 | 24 October | Australia | Phillip Island |
19 | 31 October | Malaysia | Sepang |
20 | 14 November | Comunitat Valenciana | Ricardo Tormo |

Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years🌞 and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. ൩He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez’s injury issues.