Ducati’s priority in the 2027 MotoGP rider market is clear – world champion Marc Marquez.
Ducati faces competition from Honda. For Márquez’s signature, however, a deal is unlikely. Once that is done, you can assemble the rest of the lineup.
Francesco Bagnaia’s future is in doubt. After a disappointing 2025 season, however, he can redeem himself by starting the year strong. If he fails, Bagnaia could lose his seat to Fermin Aldeguer..
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Although he finished second to his brother and received a factory-spec GP26, Alex Marquez is not seen as a Ducati competitor.. In VR46, meanwhile, Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio will have to prove themselves worthy of the next spot.
‘If there are no results, there is no Fermin Aldegar’
Aldeguer was MotoGP’s Rookie of the Year. In 2025, though, anything less could be a failure as his Ducati GP24 is superior to Ai Ogura’s Aprilia and Somkiat Chantra’s Honda.
still, Aldeguer pleased the Ducati bosses winning his first Grand Prix in Indonesia and scoring six podiums (including Sprints) during the season.
This form is made. I can’t help it The strongest internal candidate to replace Bagnaia. But the 20-year-old is not taking anything for granted.
Is Fermin Aldeguer the future MotoGP World Champion?
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speak’Fred’s bike obsessionHe said on YouTube that he could still lose his seat if he’s stuck in midfield next year.
“Without results, there is no Fermin Aldeguer in MotoGP,” he said. “If you don’t have it, you’re out, we know how it is.
“Next year, they’re going to send me home for an average of P10 or less. I’m not surprised that a lot of riders have done it. They’ll send you home without batting an eye. Even if they have a contract, they can take it.”
What was Fermin Aldeguer’s average finishing position in 2025?
Excluding DNAs, Aldeguer’s final year average was eighth, so a P10 in the second year may not be enough. Ducati He expects to jump.
Aldegar Murcia’s rival Pedro Acosta has found consistency in his second year to go along with his fearsome pace. A comparison with his KTM teammate tells the story – Acosta lost to Brad Binder by two points in 2024 but outscored him by 152 this time.
Aldeguer should also beat Alex Marquez. More regularly. Last year, the highest rider at Gresini He led in 20 of 22 qualifying sessions.
Marquez will nominally ride an advanced bike in 2026, but the gap between the specs may be smaller than ever at the end of regulation.
