Ducati and Marc Marquez want to renew their contracts beyond 2026, but the terms of the said agreement could lead to a crisis for the Bulls of Bologna.
There is no MotoGP manufacturer that does not want to sign the Cervera Ant for 2027, the contract expires this year. It is reported that KTM offered to MarquezBut among those rumors, links back to Honda, staying Ducati Looks like plan A.
The Spaniard won his ninth motorcycle grand prix title in 2025 with 25 victories. In the year 2026 Marquez He wants to secure his next contract quickly, but doesn’t seem to see eye to eye with Ducati.
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The Borgo Pangale outfit have signed Pedro Acosta from KTM for the next two years and are looking to team him up with Marquez on a similar deal. However, the 33-year-old is hesitant.
Marquez wants to sign a one-year contractAn option to extend to 2028 could be a one-plus-one deal. He clearly said that he doubts that he will continue in MotoGP for a long time, especially if he cannot be competitive under the new rules.
Marquez He said it was ‘impossible’ not to fight for the podium in 2028.He explains how 2027 will go and why he wants to re-evaluate it. But if this happens and comes out at the end of the said agreement, it could be a disaster for Ducati.
Ducati may not attract a top rider to replace Marc Marquez if he only signs for 2027.
From Márquez’s point of view, signing a one-year extension is completely understandable. In the end, Ducati doesn’t know if it will have the best 850cc bike or if it can physically compete with the front runners after facing yet another injury hurdle.
Marquez is struggling. On his right shoulder From the accident at Mandalika in 2025 and now Austin has injured his right arm. He wants to test the new rules, but 2027 could be the last year in MotoGP, which puts Ducati in an uncomfortable position.
of MotoGP rider market Fast forward to the 2027 season, with many riders confirming their contracts. Top riders such as Peco Bagnaia, Jorge Martin, Marco Bezecicci and Fabio Quattararo are said to be almost locked out.
In the year If Dorna does not allow riders to break contracts without sight, as was the case with Martin and Acosta in 2025, Ducati will be unlikely to attract any big names when Marquez leaves at the end of 2027.
In fact, it could be worse because it is reasonable to think that Marquez could retire at the end of 2026 due to his physical condition. From Ducati’s point of view, they will have to do their best to tie him up for the next two years and then move quickly in 2028 to find a replacement for 2029.
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Who are Ducati’s options to replace Marc Marquez?
With most of the race-winning riders tied to contracts until 2027, Ducati’s only real options to replace Marquez are if he signs a one-year deal or retires from the current crop of riders.
This lineup reconfiguration will almost certainly be a rider promotion rather than a big name draw. But some of the current Ducati rider pool stood out.
Will Pedro Acosta reach the same heights as Marc Marquez in MotoGP?
Fabio Di Giannantonio is showing a good start in GP26 in 2026, Fermin Aldeguer, who is believed to join the VR46, can go to the factory team. After all, he is being backed by Ducati as their next star talent in MotoGP.
Of course, teaming up with his Murcian nemesis Acosta could be a recipe for disaster itself. But given his talent and potential, Marquez could be their best option to compensate for a serious injury.
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