In the year 2026 could be Marc Marquez’s last chance to win the MotoGP title. It all depends on what he decides to do with himself in the future.
It is impossible to predict who will overcome the new rules from the start of the 2027 season, making the decision of the Spaniard’s next contract difficult.
of MotoGP rider market It will be chaotic and led by a few talents who will have many options.
It will be one of them MarquezAwaiting a tough call to move on. Ducati Or take a gamble and go somewhere else.
Why should Luigi Daleigna design a bike that fits anyone but Marc Marquez?
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Márquez’s interest could be reduced in 2026.As his team looked to build a better performing bike for his teammates.
As he continues to recover from his shoulder injury. Marquez has ‘no intention’ of trying for Portimao With the World Superbike riders ahead of the new season. He doesn’t want to take more risks.
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Giacomo Agostini thinks the selection of Marc Marquez’s 2027 MotoGP team will be ‘difficult’
Marquez ‘Avoided’ Pre-Season TestBut this can come down to various reasons. He needs to get up on his new bike as soon as possible.
From there, he learns whether it’s competitive and what adjustments need to be made before the opening. He also says that Ducati has been able to improve this summer.
If not, he may have some doubts about them when he starts negotiating his next deal. He is the favorite for 2026, and if he wins, leaving will not be an option.
But before he can find out if he has successfully defended his seventh title, a moment of decision will come. That’s why Giacomo Agostini He predicts that it will be a ‘difficult’ decision for him.
“He’s the best at the moment,” he said. GPON. He’s the world champion, and so the guy to beat, we’ll see if he’s back 100%, but I think he’ll already be in shape for the first race.
“Will he stay with Ducati or go back to Honda? I don’t know. It’s difficult because we don’t know what the bikes will be like in 2027, how they’ll develop, or which manufacturer will do better in that period.”
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Why does Ducati benefit from tying Marc Marquez to a 2027 contract?
There are a number of reasons Marquez will benefit from the confirmation of his extended stay in the Borgo Pangale outfit over the next 12 months.
First, there is the obvious marketing side, then there is the motivational side of it. Making his colleagues happy.
If you know he’s going, are you going to go that extra mile to try and win? Probably not.
They’ve had the best bike for years, and it’s safe to assume they’ll be competitive in 2027 as well. For Márquez, leaving is too big a risk.
