Giacomo Agostini is relishing the duel between Ducati ‘cannibals’ Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta next year. While the deal has not been officially announced, Acosta is widely rumored to be joining the Borgo Pangale team.
It is already one of the most anticipated matches in MotoGP history. Marquez is one of the greatest MotoGP riders. All the time, but he will be 34 at the beginning of the next season.
AcostaThe star player who is highly rated to win himself multiple titles will be only 22. The master vs apprentice narrative would be a dream come true for commercial rights holders Freedom Media.
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Giacomo Agostini previews Marc Marquez vs Pedro Acosta at Ducati
He was asked about his partnership in the interview MarkAgostini expressed his joy. The battle between the two riders is likely to divide Spain’s huge MotoGP fans.
Augustine Marquez had earlier predicted that he would gain more ‘motivation’ by sharing a garage with Acosta. In the year After joining Ducati at the start of 2025, he has comfortably seen off two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia.
Marquez and Acosta produced the best sprint race at the season opener in Thailand, ending with the KTM rider’s first win after the winner was penalised.
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Agostini said: “They are two cannibals, two strong, aggressive Spaniards. “In our line of work, your first rival is your teammate, but Mark will give everything, give 100%, we will see a good fight, Spain will be on fire.”
Agostini, who won 15 titles in various divisions, came close to great teammates such as Mike Hailwood and Phil Read during his career.
Ducati’s 2027 rider line-up could be another Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo.
Ducati’s move to Acosta is reminiscent of Yamaha’s 2008 move to Jorge Lorenzo.
Unlike Acosta, Lorenzo was a rookie, but he was on his way to becoming a five-time champion in Valentino Rossi. Rossi had been racing for Yamaha for four seasons when Lorenzo arrived.
With the Spaniard finishing fourth in his first season, the two team-mates went head-to-head for the title in years two and three. Eventually, the atmosphere in the garage became so intense that a tower was built.
Marquez is expected to sign a one-plus-one contract With Ducati, Acosta will be done for two years. It is not clear how long the partnership will last, but the management skills of Luigi Daligina and Davide Tardozzi may be tested more than ever.
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