Ducati were at the center of the first wave of 2027 MotoGP rider announcements this week.
First, they confirmed that he is the world champion Mark Marquez A new contract was signed, then came the news that teammate and Ducati legend Francesco Bagnaia was leaving.
This paved the way for them to declare. Pedro Acostawith their blockbuster signature from KTM, and for Aprilia Bagnayan to unveil.
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These activities will inevitably dominate Thursday’s media day ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. MotoGP media bosses even sided with Marquez. Bagnaya and Acosta in the official press release.
The matchup between nine-time world champion Marquez and Acosta is already one of the most anticipated in the history of MotoGP.
But speaking DAZN In the media pen, Marquez was reluctant to talk about Acosta in ‘detail’, although he considered him a ‘great signing’ for Ducati.
He wants to show ‘respect’ to Bagnaia, the only rider to win multiple championships for Ducati. The pair were expected to become rivals when they joined Marquez, but instead a genuine friendship seems to have formed.
“The new teammate has been announced: Pedro. A good rider, very fast, young and fresh physically. I think it’s a good signing for the whole team at Ducati,” said Marquez.
But I won’t go into more detail because I respect my current teammate Pecon so much that I think he deserves credit.
Acosta’s arrival was announced unusually early.Although it is now an open secret since winter. The equestrian market has moved faster than ever this year.
Bagnaia and Acosta aren’t the only riders facing an extended, possibly uncomfortable situation with their current teams. The same goes for Fabio Quattararo (Yamaha to Honda), Jorge Martin (Aprilia to Yamaha) and others.
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