Marc Marquez is expected to renew his Ducati contract soon despite a ‘final’ request from Honda, according to the report.
Marquez He dominated the world championship in his first season on a red bike, making an extension look like a regularity. The only glaring doubt from Ducati’s point of view is the Spaniard’s relationship with Honda.
Marquez actually won six world championships with the Japanese giants – more than any other rider with one team in the modern era. In the year He has not ruled out a return before he retires in late 2023.
But that won’t happen in 2027, an eye-watering prospect despite Honda’s attempts to reunite.
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The Honda package is reportedly worth more than €20m or £17.4m, but apparently Marquez still believes Ducati It will be faster following the rule changes this summer.
Marquez is expected to increase his salary At Borgo Pangale he received a reduced salary when he first joined.
The only point of contention is the length of the contract. Gazeta confirmed that rumor Marquez is asking for a one-plus-one deal.Ducati prefers a guaranteed two-year commitment.
It remains to be seen which side will win, but it is expected to be announced soon.
Ducati and Honda have been battling for three riders.
Honda has reached an agreement with Fabio Quattro Already for 2027, although it is unclear whether Marquez will be seen as an option or teammate.
Honda also followed Pedro Acosta.But he has been tipped internationally to replace Francesco Bagnaia to partner Marquez at Ducati.
But Alberto Puig could win at the third time of asking. Ducati may lose David Alonso to Honda. In the salary dispute.
As indicated by their request to Marquez, Honda have a huge budget to sign riders, and Alonso is currently asking ’10 times more’ than what Ducati is willing to pay.
