In the year After regaining the title in 2025, all eyes are on Marc Marquez as the start of the 2026 MotoGP season approaches.
Marc Marquez looks set for another successful year with the factory Ducati team and could secure his second MotoGP title with the Italian manufacturer.
The Spaniard missed the final four rounds of the 2025 season after suffering an injury at the Indonesian Grand Prix in a collision with Aprilia rider Marco Bezecchi.
However, three days into follow-up action after finishing fourth overall at the Sepang test; Marquez In the year By the end of 2025, it remains the clear favorite title despite its recent surges.
In the year Ahead of what could be another record-breaking season for Marquez in 2026, he has already secured his future for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons.
Marc Marquez has signed a new two-year contract
Marquez is expected to stay with us as we head into the 2026 MotoGP season Ducati After taking over the 2025 season.
The nine-time world champion achieved rapid success in his first season with the factory team David Tardozi The team confirmed at the outset that they would prioritize re-signing him.
Now it seems that the deal is done The newspaper Marquez has reportedly already signed an extension to stay in Red for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons.
According to El Periodico, the contract has been signed for several days and the official statement of the Ducati Lenovo team is about to be terminated.
However, Ducati Sport Director Mauro Grassi confirmed Moto.it The renewal was ‘more challenging than the original contract’.
Who will partner Marc Marquez next season?
One of the main talking points going into the 2026 season will be who will be alongside Marquez in the factory Ducati team.
Now everything seems to be confirmed as his current teammate and two-time MotoGP World Champion, Francesco BagnaiaHe will no longer be with Ducati in 2027.
The Italian has been tipped to move to either Yamaha or Aprilia for next season.
Although there is no official confirmation, it is believed to be Pedro Acosta In the year He will leave KTM at the end of 2026 and jump to Ducati for the 2027 season. See this deal. With Acosta’s partner Marquez, the rider has been competing throughout his career.
