Ducati have the most coveted seats on the MotoGP grid for 2027, although the technical regulations are changing.
Before switching to 850cc engines, the world champion Marc Marquez said that riders choose teams ‘instinctively’.
But as journalist David Emmett explained Paddock pass podcast, Ducati have already ‘proved they can win’.
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The last four MotoGP World Champions have ridden Desmosedichin motorcycles. Ducati They are unbeaten by constructors since 2019, Marquez’s last title-winning season at Honda.
Marquez is negotiating an extension with Ducati. But uncertainty surrounds the second bench after Francesco Bagnaia’s uncertain 2025 season.
Ducati does not need to ‘swim in millions’ to sign Fabio Quatararo
Along with fellow journalists Adam Wheeler and Neil Morrison, Emmett predicted Ducati’s 2027 lineup on the podcast. He expects them to sign. Fabio Quatararo From Yamaha.
Quatararo is considering leaving Yamaha. After losing faith in the project. He has not won a MotoGP race since the summer of 2022.
While Quartararo earns an eight-figure salaryEmmett is waiting for a potential title shot on Luigi Dall’Igna’s bike.
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“Ducati – Mark and Quattro” predicted. “They’re not swimming in millions. The deal is, ‘Do you want to be a champion? You can come and ride our bike.’
“It’s a Ducati deal. If you’re looking at what’s going to happen, the only information you have is who has proven that a) they’re good at Pirelli in the World Superbikes and b) they can win?”
“Ducati is a very safe bet. Quattroro has made a lot of money, he gives his money a chance to win. So does Acosta, but I think Acosta has a chance to win on Honda.”
“My Ducati team is Marc and Quattroro,” Morrison agreed with Emmett.
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On the other hand, Wheeler made wild predictions. Marquez believes he will retire at the end of the season. Bagnaya To keep the seat next to the new signing Quattro.
Marquez could become an eight-time MotoGP champion. This year he surpassed Valentino Rossi and equaled the all-time record held by Giacomo Agostini. He turns 33 next month.
“I think the factory Ducati team will be Bagnaia and Quattroro,” he said. “Marquez has retired.”
of MotoGP rider market It could start as early as next month as riders sample their new bikes, although Marquez may have the power to hold him.
