Marc Marquez’s rejection of a new Ducati contract to return to Honda from the 2027 MotoGP season is still a very real possibility for some figures in the paddock.
Ducati And Marquez The seven-time Premier League champions are set to become a free agent at the end of the year and are currently negotiating terms over a new contract beyond this season. However, with Márquez now expected to sign a new contract, controversy has arisen.
Recommended in February Marquez has already signed a new contract with Ducati In the year Until 2028, when the natives of Borgo Pangale move into 850cc regulations and try to lock down the best rider. But now it is said. Marquez is pushing Ducati for a 1+1 year contract..
Marquez confirmed that Ducati had asked him to wait to sign a new contract while he was recovering from shoulder surgery last October. It has been said that Marquez refuses to sign Ducati two-year deal If their 850cc bike is slow.
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Honda’s interest in Tech 3 has kept alive the idea of ​​Marc Marquez returning in 2027.
Return to Honda It could be another aspect playing on Marquez’s mind as he delays agreeing a new contract for Ducati. It was reported in February Honda offered Marquez more than €20m (£17.5m). To rejoin the Tokyo Mariners on a two-year contract from 2027.
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right now, reaping According to the report, while some believe Marquez has signed a new contract with Ducati and the Bologna Bulls only need to officially announce the deal, a return to Honda next season for the 33-year-old is ‘still very real’ for others in the paddock.
Honda’s interest in Tech3 will be their second satellite team from 2027. Marquez, who has returned from three seasons away, is helping to bring the idea to life. Honda wants to have six factory-spec bikes at the start of the 850cc era, so they’re looking to release the Tech3 from KTM.
Accepting the Tech 3 Honda offer would give the Japanese brand an alternative home for Moto2 talent David Alonso, allowing him to bring in Marquez next year. It is said that Honda are signing Alonso and Fabio Quatararo for 2027.But that will change if Marquez rejoins.
If Marquez returns, Honda will need to find a second satellite team to reward Alonso in his MotoGP debut in 2027. It is an open secret. Quattararo has agreed to join Honda from Yamaha.Diogo Moreira and Johann Zarco both hold contracts in the LCR.
Money alone cannot sway Marquez to return to Honda or sign a new contract for Ducati. So, if the Cervera native has a return to Honda in mind, Ducati may need to convince Marquez that their 850cc bike is the best option for 2027.
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