Mick Doohan believes Marc Marquez is “not worried” about Pedro Acosta becoming his Ducati team-mate in 2027, but sharing the garage will be “difficult” for both.
Acosta It is widely expected to come out KTM When the contract expires at the end of this year, he will replace Francesco Bagania in the factory Ducati group. Borgo Pangale outfit are believed to have agreed to sign Acosta after Bagnaia finished fifth in the 2025 Riders.
It is believed that Acosta signs a two-year contract with DucatiThey even hope to agree to a new two-year contract Marquez Before the contract expires in 2026. Marquez is pushing Ducati to agree to a 1+1 year contract. Due to the shoulder injury and the 2027 regulations.
Marquez refuses to accept new two-year contract offered by Ducati. In the year It doesn’t want to lock itself into 2028.
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Pedro Acosta’s desire to ‘beat the old man’ will be ‘difficult’ for Marc Marquez
Dohan With Acosta tipped to join KTM, Marquez doesn’t believe any Ducati rider could train alongside him. Marquez believes that he wants to beat everyone, so if someone like Marco Bezeci comes, he will feel the same way.
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But five-time 500cc champion Dohan thinks Acosta and Marquez will be a tough challenge for each other if they share the Ducati garage next time. The two Spaniards want to emerge as the top dog in red, while Acosta wants to break down the old guard.
Doohan said Mark: “I can say as a rider, both in my era and in Marc Marquez, Marc is very focused on himself. Doesn’t Ducati want to have the best riders on their team or on their bikes? Acosta has incredible talent. What he’s doing with KTM is amazing.”
“It will be difficult for both of them. They are both Spanish and incredibly talented. Marc is no longer young, and the young man is gaining experience, he is incredibly fast and wants to beat the old Marc.”
“By the same token, he doesn’t want to be beaten by the youngster. But if (Acosta) is a Ducati rider, it doesn’t matter. If Bezeci gets on that bike, it’s the same.”
“As a rider, to win a race or a world championship, you have to beat everyone, including your team-mate. The best riders don’t care who their team-mate is.
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Acosta in 2010 Expected to arrive at Ducati in 2027, Marquez may face a similar situation by joining a team built around the incumbent, who greeted him when he left Gresini in 2025. Before Marquez turned the tide, Ducati were a strong Bagnaia team.
Christmas Livio Supo Acosta thinks he can “revive” Marquez’s career Similarly, Jorge Lorenzo brought back Valentino Rossi’s “fighting spirit” when they joined Yamaha. So, while Lorenzo asked if Marquez and Acosta would be the “dream team”.It can be useful.
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