Ducati riders Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia are out of contract in 2026. But as they are the best team in MotoGP, they have the most important decision to make for 2027.
Every driver on the grid wants to wear the factory red Ducati group. They have dominated MotoGP for a decade, winning six consecutive titles and three riders’ championships in the last four years.
in Marquez And BagnayaThe Borgo Pangale outfit has arguably the largest line-up of riders in the history of the sport. But in the year Come 2027, both are out of contract, and they’re in very different situations.
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With the Spaniard, the team will be desperate to keep him after he returns to the top of MotoGP in 2025 after winning 11 Grand Prix and 14 Sprints. Several teams are interested in signing him. It is reported that Marquez wants a salary increase from Ducati.
Meanwhile, Bagnaya’s future is more uncertain. In the year In 2025, after suffering a terrible situation. Having finished fifth with just two wins, he is now under pressure to secure a new contract.
Ducati will decide on the contracts of Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia after the start of the GP26 campaign, according to Davide Tardozzi.
As we head into 2026, the mood around Ducati looks positive. Marquez returned to the motorcycle after a long recovery from the shoulder injury Ducati feels good about the Bagnaia on the inside.He put 2025 behind him.
Most teams want to finalize the 2027 roster and contracts before the start of the 2026 season. Ducati team manager David Tardozi A final decision on Marquez and Bagnaia will be made after GP26 starts, he said.
he said. GPON: “I’m just talking now, I don’t think decisions will be made that late, but it will still take time.
“Nothing will happen before the presentation because we are focused on preparing the bikes and the event, it is not the time to talk about some things. I say we will do it after Madonna di Campiglio or later.”
Ducati will reveal the GP26 and the new one on January 19 in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy. The bike’s first shakedown will take place next week in Sepang ahead of the official pre-season test in February.
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It wouldn’t be surprising to see Ducati end their decision to secure the futures of Marquez and Bagnaya. After all, they have many options to consider.
There are rumors Pedro Acosta has already signed with DucatiAccording to previous reports, he has agreed to a new contract with an undisclosed team. The Spaniard is putting pressure on KTM to build a winning bike and wants to join Borgo Panigale.
Fabio Quattararo has been linked with Ducati.As the chances of parting ways with Yamaha increase. The team has an important decision to make with the Cavaliers’ lineup, but it needs to act quickly.
KTM offered to Marquez A possible replacement for Acosta. Ducati could lose their star rider if they don’t return to negotiations soon, Honda will be keeping an eye on him.
