Maximo Quiles was confirmed to move up to Moto2 with the CFMOTO Aspar Team for the 2027 season, officials announced July 16. According to MotoGP sources, Quiles will remain with the Aspar structure, transitioning from their Moto3 program as part of a long-term project between the rider and the team.
Quiles will complete his second full season in Moto3 in 2026 before moving up to Moto2 with the CFMOTO Aspar Team for the 2027 World Championship, according to an official announcement published by MotoGP on July 16, 2026. The Spanish rider will remain within the Aspar structure, transitioning from their Moto3 program to the team’s CFMOTO-branded Moto2 project as part of a long-term development plan, sources confirmed. Multiple motorsport outlets, including Motorcycle Sports and RiderTua, have independently verified the move, aligning with the official MotoGP communication.
At the time of the announcement, Quiles leads the 2026 Moto3 World Championship, entering the summer break as the points leader with a dominant record of 10 podiums from 11 starts, including six victories, according to MCNews.
Records show that across his Moto3 career to date, Quiles has secured nine wins and 19 podiums from only 29 appearances. MotoGP’s official report notes that his promotion follows two seasons in the lightweight class, a typical progression for riders demonstrating consistent front-running pace.
The CFMOTO Aspar Team management expressed confidence in Quiles’ promotion, with MCNews quoting the team as saying, “We’re delighted to be able to compete with Máximo Quiles in Moto2.” The announcement was framed by MotoGP as the continuation of a “dream” between Quiles and the team, emphasizing strong mutual satisfaction with their collaboration. Coverage consistently identifies Quiles as a young Spanish star and protégé of eight-time World Champion Marc Márquez, with Motorcycle Sports highlighting his “meteoric rise through the Grand Prix ranks.”
Quiles’ contract for the 2027 Moto2 season is secured, according to Motorcycle Sports, confirming that he will compete in the intermediate class with the same team and manufacturer partner. CFMOTO remains the manufacturer backing the Aspar team’s Moto2 entry, sustaining the team’s strategy of developing riders internally. This continuity allows Quiles to minimize adaptation risks by entering a new category while retaining familiar management, technical staff, and organizational culture, sources said.
The move to Moto2 represents a standard next step in Quiles’ career development, following two full seasons with Aspar in Moto3. The Italian edition of MotoGP’s official site reiterated that Quiles will join Moto2 “next year” after his current campaign, underscoring the planned nature of the promotion. RiderTua noted that Quiles’ future in Moto2 was confirmed well before the end of the 2026 Moto3 season, highlighting the early securing of his contract as he heads into the summer break.
Quiles hails from Murcia, Spain, as noted by MotorsportHR, and his rise has been characterized by multiple sources as rapid and merit-based. His 2026 Moto3 campaign, described by Motorcycle Sports as “dominant,” has strengthened the sporting justification for his elevation to the intermediate class. The Moto2 World Championship serves as the primary stepping stone to the premier MotoGP class, and Quiles’ progression fits the traditional pathway for emerging talents.
The official announcement on July 16, 2026, situates Quiles’ promotion within the broader context of Aspar’s rider development program and CFMOTO’s continued manufacturer involvement. All major English-language sources, including MotoGP, MCNews, and Motorcycle Sports, agree that 2027 will mark Quiles’ debut in Moto2. This move follows a carefully structured career path, reflecting the team’s commitment to nurturing talent internally and maintaining competitive continuity across classes.
