The MotoGP rumor mill is heating up, and it could spell trouble for Izan Guevara's anticipated promotion to the premier class. According to veteran reporter Gavin Emmett, Pramac Racing is facing mounting pressure to prioritize Australian sensation Senna Agius over Guevara for a coveted 2027 seat—all in the name of keeping an Aussie flag on the grid when the championship heads Down Under.

Both young guns are making serious waves in the 2026 Moto2 season, hitting peak form at the perfect moment. After four rounds, Agius sits second in the standings, fresh off back-to-back victories in the Americas and Spain. Guevara isn't far behind in third, having snagged podiums in Thailand (P2) and Texas (P3). Championship leader Gonzalez holds a 9.5-point edge over Agius and a 14.5-point gap over Guevara, but the battle is far from settled.

With MotoGP teams eager to lock in their lineups early ahead of the switch to 850cc machinery, snatching a standout from Moto2 has become an increasingly attractive strategy. Pramac initially seemed like the natural landing spot for Guevara, given his existing ties to their Moto2 squad. Earlier this month, whispers suggested Guevara was all but set to join Pramac in 2027, with Yamaha eyeing him for their satellite team. There was even talk of both Agius and Guevara making the leap together—but that scenario now appears to be fading.

Yamaha is already bringing in Ai Ogura for their factory team in 2027, while Toprak Razgatlioglu is expected to remain at Pramac. That leaves just one seat open, and Emmett reports that behind-the-scenes support is growing for Agius to get the nod. "I reckon there's people pushing behind the scenes for it already," Emmett said on the Gas It Out podcast. "They know we've got a race in Adelaide coming up next year. We need an Aussie, and if Jack [Miller]'s not going to get a contract... I had heard rumors that Guevara's move to Pramac was perhaps not being blocked, but asking for that to be considered." He added, "Because that was a possibility that they were just going to slot Guevara up there. And I know people might feel for Izan..."

As the 2027 grid takes shape, one thing is clear: the battle for MotoGP glory is already being fought in the paddock—and every lap in Moto2 counts more than ever.