This year, David Alonso was crowned Moto3 world champion in only his second full season in the category. In 2025, he is already confirmed to be moving up to Moto2.
And this could mean that his entry into MotoGP could happen at an ideal time. If Alonso competes for two seasons in Moto2, his promotion to the premier class could come in 2027.
That year marks the introduction of new technical regulations, which will bring bikes that are significantly different from the current ones. This means that all riders, even the most experienced, will need to adapt to new machinery.
While experience will always play a crucial role, there are many other aspects a rider must adjust to when moving up to MotoGP—such as working within a team and handling a more powerful bike. However, with the new regulations in place, the gap between rookies and experienced riders may be less pronounced than in other years.
In 2027, everyone – including riders, teams, and manufacturers – will be undergoing a period of adaptation. Therefore, if Alonso follows the path of spending two years in Moto2, like many riders have done, he could find himself arriving in MotoGP at a particularly ideal timing.