Ducati are close to confirming Marc Marquez’s contract extension, their first step towards assembling their 2027 MotoGP roster. They currently control four different seats.
While The VR46 has been linked to Yamaha and Aprilia.Last month they hinted that they would like to continue their partnership with Ducati through the 2026 launch. The same can be said for Gresini.
VR46 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio has signed with Gresini’s Fermin Aldeguerre for the Bologna brand.
Pedro Acosta is expected to sign for the Ducati factory teamMarquez’s teammate replacing Francesco Bagna. But the satellite positions will still be in play.
David Alonso asked Ducati 10 times more than they were prepared to pay
This time is well established Ducati wants David Alonso. Moto3 champion in 2018 In 2024, Alonso is one of the Moto2 favourites. This year.
Ducati wants Acosta, Aldeguerre and Alonso, three of the most exciting talents in motorcycle racing, on their roster so they can continue their dominance for another generation.
But as he says reapingNegotiations between Alonso and Ducati They don’t go well. The 19-year-old is demanding a ‘high rider’s salary’, knowing what he is looking forward to.
But in an attempt to maintain their wage structure, Ducati is willing to pay a ‘tenth’ of the amount demanded. if so Alonso It will not significantly reduce its interests, instead it is ‘easy to imagine’ that it will join one of Japan’s richest manufacturers.
Honda are interested in Alonso.Yamaha may have vacancies in their program with the expected departures of Fabio Quattararo and Alex Rins at the end of the season.
How much does Ducati pay for their satellite riders?
I sure missed Acosta, Valentino Rossi is eyeing Alonso or Aldeguer for 2027..
And as Alex Marquez is very much associated with KTM.It’s easy to see where the Alonso fits into the existing Ducati lineup.
It is believed that Aldeguer earned £250k as a starterThat could be the kind of salary Alonso expects.
Although this is one of the lowest pay packets on the grid, if the youngster lives up to the hype, he is bound to get a huge pay rise.
Likewise, it has the right to dominate the market, and that may happen. HondaThe biggest and most successful operation on the grid are the best bet for MotoGP’s new era, whatever it may be.
