Roberts Re-Signs With American Racing for 2027

Cycle News Staff | October 26, 2026

American Racing Team has announced that Joe Roberts will remain with the team for the 2027 Moto2 World Championship season. It will mark Roberts’ sixth season with the American-based squad.

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Joe Roberts will return to American Racing for the 2027 Moto2 World Championship, marking his sixth season with the team.

Roberts first joined American Racing in 2019 and remained with the team through 2020, when he earned his first Grand Prix podium at Brno, claimed three pole positions and finished seventh in the championship standings.

After spending three seasons with other outfits, Roberts returned to American Racing in 2024. He opened that season with three consecutive podium finishes before winning the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. He added another victory at Brno in 2025.

“We are very glad to continue with Joe for 2027,” said American Racing Team owner Eitan Butbul. “Joe has been part of the American Racing family for years, and together we have achieved great results. We strongly believe we can make another great season in 2027.”

Roberts said he is looking forward to continuing with the team.

“This team has felt like a family to me for a few years now, and I know we are capable of doing great things in this championship,” Roberts said.

American Racing will continue its Moto2 program in 2027, with Roberts remaining one of the American riders competing in the World Championship.CN