Honda’s hopes of re-signing Marc Marquez have been officially dashed by the news that he has extended his contract at Ducati.
It was announced on Tuesday morning Marquez will stay at Ducati As widely expected for another two years. The delay was largely due to the protracted negotiations on the sport’s new commercial deal, which was finally concluded before Brno.
A report in February said. Honda made a ‘last-ditch’ offer to Marquez. Worth around €20m (£17.2m) but even that salary wasn’t enough.
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Experts think that Marc Marquez has now signed his final MotoGP deal
While MotoGP regulations are changing for 2027.Giving Honda the chance to re-enter the fight for victory, Marquez chose the safe option of staying with Ducati after winning the 2025 championship. Marko Bezecic’s lead has been cut to 40 points, and he could bounce back this year.
Marquez will be 35 years old when his new contract expires. The newspaper‘many believe’ this will be his last MotoGP contract. Accordingly, it seems he has a mind to retire as a Ducati rider rather than return to the Honda legend.
Valentino Rossi is looking to overtake Rossi as the most successful driver of the modern era, and now has two and a half seasons to do so. They are currently tied on nine titles, Rossi still has 14 wins.
There is no guarantee. As reported Motor sportIn the event of “unforeseen circumstances,” one or both parties may have the option to terminate the new agreement, possibly with other damages.
Marquez He missed the main race at Le Mans and the entire Catalan Grand Prix weekend after undergoing surgery for the ninth time since 2019.
On the other hand, Rossi continued to race until he was 42, so a further extension should not be completely ruled out, although it is unlikely.
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