Ducati has confirmed that Marc Marquez has signed a new two-year contract, bringing the seven-time MotoGP champion to Borgo Pangale for 850cc regulations.
Marquez According to his contract with him, he had been highly regarded in the last few months. Ducati It is set to expire at the end of the 2026 MotoGP season. Honda has expressed interest in reuniting with the Spaniard in 2027, following the start of the new regulatory era.
MotoGP will revise its technical regulations next year which will include a blanket ban on ride height devices and wider aerodynamic restrictions. So it was said Honda offered Marquez a £17.5m contract to bring their former hero back to Tokyo for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
Injuries have also been on Márquez’s mind in recent months, given his shoulder issues after two surgeries and a nerve problem. Reports indicate that it is so. Marquez was pushing Ducati for a 1+1 year contract. To be red by 2028.
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Marc Marquez signs new two-year contract with Ducati until 2028
However, Marquez was always believed to be re-signing with Ducati, but the Bulls of Bologna chose not to confirm his new deal until they and their rival constructors agreed a new joint commercial deal with MotoGP – finally, it was announced last Friday.
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Now with the news that MotoGP has signed a new joint venture agreement with the five constructors, Ducati has confirmed that Marquez has signed a new deal that runs until 2028.
Marquez told Ducati that he is “really happy” with the new contract, which has convinced him to re-sign for 2028 with the project set for next year’s 850cc regulations. He stressed that the contract shows his commitment to the brand.
“I’m red,” Marquez said. I am very happy with this new agreement with the Ducati Lenovo team and to be part of this family.
“When I decided to join Ducati, I was sure that it was the most competitive project. They believed in me, and we built a relationship based on trust and hard work. With this renewal, they respected my time and gave me the peace of mind I needed to make the right decision.
“In the first year together, we fought for the title and won it. It’s a priceless result that confirms that the path we chose is the right one. I continue to compete because I love this sport and I want to achieve bigger goals. I’m sure this is the right place to do it. As long as I’m here, I’ll give everything to paint the future red.”
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