Marc Marquez has confirmed that KTM rider Pedro Acosta will join Ducati for the 2027 season, after the other Spaniard shared his excitement about his absence from GP26.
It’s been an open secret in the MotoGP paddock all year. Ducati They intend to sign Acosta To cooperate with Marquez Next season. Ducati bosses have lost faith in Francesco Bagnaia after his disastrous run at the end of the 2025 season and have moved to take advantage of Acosta’s offer.
Acosta is out of contract with KTM at the end of 2026, but it looks like he wasted no time before agreeing to move to Ducati at the start of the 850cc era. Reports surfaced earlier this year Ducati has agreed to sign KTM’s Acosta. A two-year contract.
Does Marc Marquez think Pedro Acosta will challenge him at Ducati in 2027? 👀
Marc Marquez teases that Pedro Acosta will soon be riding a Ducati.
Ducati are yet to confirm Acosta’s expected move as they are locked in negotiations with MotoGP regarding the new joint venture agreement. But Marquez was mocked after the Sprint Race in 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix Acosta will soon ride a Ducati on Saturday.
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Marquez reiterated his belief after the Italian Grand Prix that Acosta is a great rider and will be a big threat for him for years to come once again on a more competitive bike.
The 11-year age gap between the two Spaniards was not lost on them as they sat on the grid at Balaton Park. Marquez beat Acosta and won the Sprint at the Hungarian GP.
Marquez said. DAZNI was looking at the front row today, and Acosta is 10 years younger than me, and Fermin (Aldeguerre) is 11.
“All athletes have their moments – it affects some people more than others, but the natural transition is for young people to gradually push you forward. You are pushing yourself forward a little, but there will come a time when they will push you further and push you to the side.
“There’s a great Acosta… I’ve already said it at Mugello, thankfully he’s not riding a Ducati… at least not yet!”
Acosta and Marquez had a great battle during the Italian GP at Mugello last week, which left a big impression on the latter. Speaking after the race Marquez supported Acosta to fight for the MotoGP title After riding a bike capable of winning titles – it could be a Ducati.
Marquez’s blessing for Acosta to join Ducati in 2027 Borgo Panigale’s outfit were crucial as reports emerged in January that he could block the Bologna Gunners from signing his Spanish compatriot. But Marquez agreed to let Acosta join Ducati, ending the VR46’s hopes.
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