Pedro Acosta has made a series of bold predictions for the 2027 MotoGP rider market. Of course, Acosta is at the center of more rumors than any other rider.
Indeed, as many reports suggest Acosta will join the factory Ducati team In the year Teammate of Marc Marquez, replacing Francesco Bagna in 2027.
Officially, Acosta insists he’s taking his time. Before choosing the next destination, but this contradicts all the reports.
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The Spaniard waits. Fabio Quatararo to join HondaAs widely expected, but George Martin thinks he will be his teammate rather than his replacement. Joan Mir could be Yamaha’s answer instead.
Acosta also gave a hint Maverick Vinales joins KTMA promotion from Tech3’s Veteran Rider is already lined up. He effectively let Pete Bier’s succession plan slide.
Pedro Acosta predicts Alex Marquez to join Marco Bezecic at Gresini
Perhaps it was the most exciting prediction Acosta was concerned with. Alex Marquez. The Gresini rider has been one of the stars of the 2025 season, winning a total of six races and scoring 26 podiums to finish second in the championship.
Marquez repeatedly expressed his gratitude to Gresini.Having previously felt ‘invisible’ at Honda, he has grown in Nadia Padovani’s team. Given his success, he is expected to stay put.
Still, the 2025 show attracted the factory’s interest. KTM contacted Marquez.But Acosta could see him as Martin’s replacement at the end of April.
Acosta is managed by Albert Valera.who became Martin’s agent. His prediction was as follows…
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“Quartaro? Honda
“Martin? Honda, too.
“Viñales? KTM.
“Mir? Yamaha?”
“Alex Marquez? Aprilia.
“Bezechichi? Epria.”
“Marc Marquez? In a Ducati.”
Could Gresini have two new riders in 2027?
Gresini VR46 are enjoying their best MotoGP season since 2004, challenging for a place at the bottom of Ducati’s hierarchy by winning to second. However, there is a chance that both of their riders will be up.
Marquez could receive some tempting offers, and Fermin Aldeguer connected with VR46. recently. Interestingly, Aldeguer could be Valentino Rossi’s alternative to Acosta.
Ducati is set to lock in Acosta and Marquez until the end of 2028, with Aldeguer likely to move the chain while waiting for a factory opportunity.
But Gresini could end up with an equally exciting young talent. Ducati chasing David Alonso.And the practice on the sky blue bike makes a lot of sense.
