Marc Marquez is wary of an ‘impossible’ situation if he signs a two-year contract with Ducati

The chances of renewal are still very high, however Marquez He said he wouldn’t sign while injured and still doesn’t look 100% fit, having missed the final four races of 2025 after shoulder surgery.

Give us three for the 2026 MotoGP season.

Why hasn’t Marc Marquez signed a new deal at Ducati?

As he says Speed ​​weekDucati boss Luigi Dall’Igna is ready to close negotiations with Marquez immediately, but the seven-time MotoGP champion is still hesitating.

Ducati They will stick to their traditional policy of ’emphasis’ on a two-year contract, but Marquez will not want to race beyond 2027 if he fails to score consecutive podiums. He found that idea ‘impossible’.

The Spaniard won the Brazilian Sprint but did not finish in the top three at this year’s Grand Prix. Ducati seemed to be leapfrogged by the Aprilia, while Marquez was overtaken by Fabio di Giantantonio in the VR46.

Satisfied with his successes in MotoGP, Marquez doesn’t want to ‘torture himself’ another season unnecessarily. That is why retirement cannot be ruled out, although the possibility is still far away.

If Marquez improves physically and Ducati improves mechanically after the break, his doubts can be dispelled.

What will Ducati do if Marc Marquez retires?

Ducati are signing Pedro Acosta from KTM.Although this agreement is pending confirmation. It could pass when the teams finalize the new trade deal.

If Marquez leaves unexpectedly, Ducati could turn to Fermin Aldeguerre to fill the seat next to Acosta. Aldeguer is moving to VR46. But the needs of the factory team were prioritized.

The 2025 Rookie of the Year is the obvious replacement for Marquez when he retires. Nicolo Bulega, World Superbikes title favorite and Ducati test rider, could be offered as a consolation for Valentino Rossi.