What is the current status of the factories and manufacturer dealerships?

The current concession system of MotoGP was introduced at the end of the 2023 season. As a reminder, this system divides constructors into four categories, based on the total points scored over a season as a percentage (Over 85% for Rank A – the best, 60 to 85% for Rank B, 35 to 60% for Rank C and less than 35% for Rank D). This rank gives them various advantages, to help struggling manufacturers catch up with the most efficient ones. 

Two assessments are thus carried out each year. The first, relating to the Window 1: the calculation of the percentage of points scored from the first event to the last event of the season. The second, calculated on the events corresponding to the Window 2: From the mid-season of one championship to the mid-season of the following one. At the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, here is the situation of the five manufacturers on the grid.

Ducati still in front

After an exceptional 2025 campaign, marked by 17 victories in 22 rounds, the Borgo Panigale factory remains at the top in terms of dealerships, and remains the only brand ranked A. Ducati therefore finishes with 94% of the possible points, compared to 98% at the summer check of 2025 and at the end of 2024. A slight decline which nevertheless keeps them firmly in this Rank.

Aprilia towards promotion?

Judging by its performance at the end of the 2025 season, Aprilia appears to be on track to move up to Tier B. Given that the year-end standings take into account the entire season, there has been a clear improvement for the brand. An excellent start to the 2026 season could propel the manufacturer to another level.

By achieving its best season ever, crowned with four Grand Prix victories, Aprilia secured 51% of the available points, a record for the manufacturer. However, a closer look reveals that since the summer, Noale has claimed 62% of the available points. If this momentum continues, the 60% threshold required for promotion to Tier B will be reached next July, during the next concessions review.

KTM, status quo

KTM finishes 2025 with 46% of available points secured, a significant increase from the 40% recorded at the summer break. While not the Austrian factory's best result, it's a good fresh start after a difficult winter and beginning of 2025. By the end of 2024, they had secured 44% of the points available, indicating a slight improvement, but the factory is aiming for even better results in 2026.

Honda skips a class

The only manufacturer to have changed ranks (by the smallest margin) since the introduction of the concessions system is none other than Honda. After experiencing its worst period in the second half of 2024, Honda's score plummeted to 10% of the total possible points, the lowest score ever recorded by a manufacturer in 20 years, excluding the season in which a new factory opens.

From 10% in winter 2024, they went up to 23% in summer 2025 and are now at 35%, just enough to move up to Tier C. Everything was decided in the last race of the year thanks to Luca Marini's seventh place (Honda HRC Castrol), which gave the manufacturer the number of points it needed to move up.

Yamaha in trouble

Yamaha is going through a difficult period, but the brand is also taking significant steps that go far beyond mere figures. After officially bidding farewell to its inline four-cylinder engine in Valencia, the Iwata-based manufacturer is fully committed to a V4 engine. With a major regulatory change just a year away, this is a strong demonstration of its commitment.

After the first half of the year under this new concessions system, they had secured 21% of the available points. This number dropped to 17% at the end of 2024 before rising again to 25% the following summer. At the end of this season, it stands at 30%, which already represents significant progress compared to its lowest point reached 12 months earlier. How will they fare with the YZ1-M1 equipped with a V4 engine? Following Honda's promotion, Yamaha is the only manufacturer to benefit from the numerous advantages of Tier D.

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