If Marc Marquez now chooses to retire from MotoGP in 2026, Ducati will turn to either Fermin Aldeguerre or Fabio Di Gianntononio to partner Pedro Acosta in the 2027 season.
The natives of Borgo Pangale are ready to renew the line of riders in the next season Acosta From KTM to replace Francesco Bagnaia. While still Marquez A new contract was believed to be close to being agreed. Ducati In the year As early as 2026, he still hasn’t signed the deal.
Marquez is out of contract with the Bologna Bullets at the end of the 2026 season after joining Ducati on a two-year deal. It was supposed to be. Marquez agrees two-year deal with Ducati until 2028But then he asked the group to hold fire.
Ducati accepted Marquez’s request as he was unsure whether the Spaniard would sign up for another two years as he recovers from a shoulder injury suffered last October. The 33-year-old
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It is said that Marquez The idea of ​​staying under contract in 2028, but struggling in 2027, is unlikely.Due to a shoulder injury, he was unable to fully rub shoulders with the Ducati GP26. There is also a school of thought that he may retire.
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And Motor needs Moto In the MotoGP rider market for 2027, Ducati reports that it will have limited options to replace Marquez if he retires. Therefore, they prefer to introduce one of their factory contracted drivers I can’t help it Or By Giantantonio.
Marquez’s retirement from MotoGP at the end of 2026 is unlikely at this stage as he is expected to spend at least one more year at Ducati to test the 2027 regulations. But if the Cervera native retires, Ducati will know what Aldeguer and Di Giannantonio can offer.
Introducing from Di Giannantonio VR46 Joining Acosta in the job next year would be the Ducati team’s easiest option for the Bologna Bullets to replace Marquez at the moment. The 27-year-old’s factory Ducati contract expires in 2026, but he is expected to remain with the VR46 in 2027.
D. Giannantonio had an advanced discussion with Yamaha About a move to 2027, but his form this year is thought to have convinced Ducati to keep the Italian in the VR46. The Roman is the Ducati star five points ahead of Marquez in the 2026 riders’ standings after three rounds.
As for Aldeguer, Ducati may be interested in reaching an agreement with VR46 if they want to promote the Spaniard to replace Marquez, as they have already offered Gresini’s talent to Valentino Rossi’s team. It is widely believed Ducati will put on the Aldeguer VR46 for 2027..
Put on Ducati Aldeguer Gresini An initial two-year contract for the first MotoGP in 2025. But the Bulls of Bologna included an option to extend the deal until 2028, which they have exercised and plan to take him to VR46 as their factory-backed team.
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