Joe Roberts to Race for American Racing in 2027
The veteran rider secures a contract extension to compete in the Moto2 World Championship for the 2027 season.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Motorsports
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Joe Roberts will continue his tenure with the American Racing Team during the 2027 Moto2 World Championship. This agreement extends a long-standing partnership between the rider and the team.
Why it matters
Retaining a proven winner like Roberts provides stability and continuity for the American Racing Team as they look to build upon their recent competitive successes in the series.
Roberts previously achieved a 7th place finish in the 2020 championship standings and claimed 3 pole positions that same year. His recent performance includes a 2024 win at Mugello and a Grand Prix victory at Brno in 2025.
The players
Joe Roberts
An American professional motorcycle road racer who has competed in the Moto2 World Championship since 2017.
American Racing Team
A professional motorcycle racing team that competes in the Moto2 class of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing circuit.
The details
Roberts first joined the American Racing Team in 2019 and returned to the organization in 2024. During his 2024 campaign, he achieved 3 consecutive podium finishes before his victory at the Italian Grand Prix.
Timeline
2019: Joe Roberts first joined American Racing.
2020: Roberts earned his first Grand Prix podium and 3 pole positions.
2024: Roberts returned to American Racing and won the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello.
2025: Roberts won a Grand Prix at Brno.
2027: Roberts will compete in the Moto2 World Championship.
Season Trajectory
The contract extension solidifies the team's roster strategy, ensuring that a primary race winner remains central to their championship hunt. This stability impacts the team's standing as they navigate the competitive balance within the Moto2 field.
With Roberts confirmed for 2027, the team maintains its current rider development path and veteran leadership. This consistency provides a clear indicator of the team's expected performance baseline for future race calendars.
The takeaway
Securing a veteran rider helps teams maintain continuity in a sport defined by rapid mechanical and regulatory evolution. Fans and followers of the sport can look for consistent performance trends as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Cycle News.
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