Here is how the 2026 Moto3 World Championship rider line-up looks after the Malaysian Grand Prix...

Signed Riders:

Red Bull KTM Ajo:

The Red Bull KTM Ajo squad wrapped up the Moto3 Riders Championship with Jose Antonio Rueda at the Indonesian Grand Prix, and has already confirmed their 2026 line-up.

Alvaro Carpe will continue with the Finnish squad for a second season after making his debut in the Moto3 Championship in 2025. After 20 race weekends, Carpe has claimed four podiums and a pole position in the Grand Prix paddock.

The second Red Bull KTM Ajo rider will be rookie rider Brian Uriate, who will arrive in the Grand Prix paddock as the reigning Red Bull MotoGP Rookie Cup Champion, and currently leads the JuniorGP standings with two rounds remaining.

CFMoto Aspar Team:

The CFMoto Aspar Team has completed its 2026 Moto3 rider line-up; they have kept a rider from the 2025 season and promoted a rookie for next season.

After making his Moto3 debut at the American Grand Prix, Maximo Quiles has been a consistent frontrunner in 2025 with the Aspar squad. The Spaniard has won two races, stood on six further podiums, and will remain with the team for a second season.

Alongside Quiles will be the Argentinian rider, Marco Morelli, who has competed in Moto3 for BOE and MLav on occasions in 2025. Morelli ended up fifth in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and finds himself fifth in the JuniorGP standings.

Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP:

The German team has confirmed both riders for the 2026 Moto3 World Championship and will keep one of their current riders, as well as signing another from a different team.

David Munoz will remain in the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP squad for a second season after making his debut with the team in 2025. After a disappointing start, the Spaniard has won three races and stood on five further podiums.

Alongside Munoz will be his fellow Spaniard, David Almansa, who will move across from Leopard Racing. Almansa sits 11th in the Moto3 World Championship after the Malaysian Grand Prix, and has no podiums to his name.

Leopard Racing:

After rumours that Leopard Racing would have an all-new rider line-up for 2026, the Honda squad has decided to retain a rider and sign a new rider for next season.

Adrian Fernandez was rumoured to be on the way out of Leopard Racing, but the Spaniard has re-signed for the team for a fourth season. So far in 2025, Fernandez has featured on four podiums and hopes for a title charge next season.

The second rider for the Leopard Racing squad in 2026 will be the 17-year-old Guido Pini. After making his debut in 2025, Pini has featured on a podium and will do a straight swap with Almansa as he moves from the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP squad to Leopard Racing.

Red Bull KTM Tech3:

The French KTM squad has announced its full rider line-up for the 2026 Moto3 campaign, and will retain a current rider as well as introduce a rookie to the Grand Prix paddock.

Argentinian rider Valentin Perrone will remain with Tech3 for a second season after an impressive debut season in 2025. Perrone has secured two podiums as well as a pole position across the 20 Grand Prix weekends so far.

Alongside the Argentinian will be the Finnish rookie, Rico Salmela. The 17-year-old is currently second in the JuniorGP Championship with six podiums to his name, but did not compete in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in 2025.

LevelUp - MTA:

The LevelUp - MTA squad has confirmed both riders for the 2026 season, with a current rider remaining, and their stand-in rider securing a full-time deal.

Matteo Bertelle started the 2025 season in superb form with the Italian team. He secured two pole positions and a podium in the first three Grands Prix before picking up an injury and not returning until Japan. However, the team will give him a second chance in 2026.

Marcos Uriate became the team's regular replacement rider for Bertelle whilst he was recovering. The Spaniard will ride for the team full-time in 2026 and has scored points on six occasions in 2025.

Frinsa - MT Helmets - MSi:

The Spanish team confirmed its full Moto3 rider line-up at the Malaysian Grand Prix and will feature two Asian riders for the 2026 season.

Ryusei Yamanaka will head into his fourth year with the Frinsa - MT Helmets - MSi squad next season. The Japanese rider first competed with the team in 2022, before returning for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

Alongside the Japanese rider will be Malaysian rookie Hakim Danish. The 18-year-old finished the 2025 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in third place and sits ninth in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship.

SIC58 Squadra Corse:

The SIC58 Squadra Corse garage is set to see a drastic change for 2026 with two different riders entering the team.

It has already been confirmed that Casey O'Gorman will be one of the two riders in the squad next season. The Irish rider debuted with the team at two Grands Prix in 2025 and scored points at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Alongside O'Gorman in 2026 could be Noah Dettwiler, as Paolo Simoncelli confirmed that the Swiss rider will ride for his team next season if his recovery goes well after his incident at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

GRYD - MLav Racing:

The GRYD- MLav Racing Team made a big splash in the Moto3 rider market when they announced their first rider for the 2026 Moto3 World Championship.

It was confirmed at the San Marino Grand Prix that Joel Kelso will ride for the GRYD - MLav Racing squad next season. The Australian rider is entering his fifth Moto3 season, and during his time in the class has achieved five podium finishes.

The second rider for the GRYD - MLav Racing Team in 2026 will be Eddie O'Shea, who will be entering his second year in the Moto3 World Championship.

CIP Green Power:

The French squad have announced a rider for the 2026 Moto3 World Championship, and it is expected that a rider will remain with the team next season.

It has been confirmed that Adrian Cruces will ride for the CIP Green Power squad on a full-time basis next season, after riding for the team as a replacement rider during the 2025 season.

According to Speedweek.com, British rider Scott Ogden will remain in the CIP Green Power for a second season after moving to the squad at the start of 2025.

Rumoured Riders:

BOE Motorsports:

There has been no official announcement from the BOE Motorsports squad for the 2026 Moto3 World Championship.

However, it has been reported by Speedweek.com that they will keep their current rider line-up for a second season, and Cormac Buchanan and Ruche Moodley will remain in the garage.

Honda Team Asia:

It has been reported that the Honda Team Asia will field a new rider line-up for 2026, with one of their current riders, Taiyo Furusato, heading to Moto2.

After finishing second in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, Veda Ega Pratama, will likely enter the Moto3 World Championship in 2026. Despite only turning 17 in November, the Indonesian rider will be able to compete in the Grand Prix paddock due to his position in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup.

Rivacold Snipers Team:

The Rivacold Snipers Team have not confirmed their plans for the 2026 Moto3 World Championship, and their riders are unknown as it stands.

However, Speedweek.com have reported that Nicola Carraro will be remaining with the squad for a second season, but Riccardo Rossi's future is unknown.