Insiders in the MotoGP paddock now think the start of the 2027 regulations cycle will be worse for Marc Marquez after he revealed the issues he faced at Ducati in 2026.
Marquez In the year In 2026, the challenge was opened at the beginning MotoGP season After finishing P5 in United States Grand Prix Last Sunday at COTA. It is the first time since joining the seven-time champion. Ducati In the year In 2025, he failed to reach the rostrum in consecutive races.
The 33-year-old finished fourth in the race. Brazilian Grand Prix A week before he went to COTA, which was one of his best tracks with seven wins. Marquez won the Sprint in GoianiaBut he was beaten by VR46 rival Fabio Di Giannantonio for P3 in the Brazilian GP.
No-point also sits alongside Spain’s name in the Sprint Race in Austin, Texas. Marquez fell to Giannantonio in the COTA Sprintresulting in a long lap penalty for the US GP. After the penalty, Marquez fell from P7 to P11, but recovered to P5.
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Marc Marquez Admitting that he is struggling in 2026, he fears that 2027 will be even worse.
Marquez explained after the United States GP that he felt something was missing from the Ducati Desmosedici GP26 to deliver strong results. Ducati doesn’t think it has a big problem, but wants the people of Borgo Pangale to help find a solution.
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But “It’s me, not the bike,” Márquez admitted after the US GPThe MotoGP paddock has theorized that next season could be even worse for him as the Ducati bike is “more aggressive” with the new Michelin tires and will not be able to push with GP26.
According to reapingLeaving the MotoGP paddock at COTA on Sunday, the feeling was that 2027 was ‘going to be worse’ for Marquez. MotoGP will introduce new bikes with 850cc engines in 2027, ban ride-height devices and swap Michelin tires for Pirelli tires.
In addition, Ducati is expected to sign a KTM rider Pedro Acosta Confidence is growing for 2027 and Marquez – who is still recovering from a shoulder injury suffered last October. Marquez needs surgery on his right shoulder and is still not back to 100%.
Is Marc Marquez’s reaction to his FP1 crash at COTA the biggest hint yet that he may retire from MotoGP in 2026?
Marquez He suffered a shoulder injury at the 2025 Indonesian Grand Prix, when his Aprilia rival Marco Bezecchi crashed out on lap 1, forcing him to miss the final four rounds of the year. But Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi says he is still struggling at COTA.
Tardozzi said Sky Sports Italy“If you ask me the percentage, I can’t say. But I’m sure he’s not doing well. Unfortunately, what happened in Indonesia is still having consequences. He’s not back to normal yet.”
After Márquez crashed at high speed at Turn 10 in America, the Cervera native said: “I had no desire to get back on track after a crash like that.” Gathering his thoughts in the Ducati garage, he seemed hesitant to return to the track.
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