Marc Marquez is rumored to have signed a new contract extending to 2027, raising speculation about his potential departure from Ducati after the 2024 season. The MotoGP rider market is rapidly evolving as many contracts expire at the end of 2026.
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It is widely believed that Marc Marquez has signed his new contract for 2027 and beyond, and many think that he could leave Ducati at the end of next year.
With almost everyone out of contract at the end of 2026, the MotoGP rider market moved fast as riders looked to secure new deals. Marquez was at the centre of it, given that he is the defending champion and the best talent on the grid.
Ducatiās main priority was to retain Marquez, and according to various reports, he has agreed to stay with the team. However, the circumstances of the contract are disputed, as both sides want different agreements.
Ducati were hoping heād agree to a two-year extension through 2028 ā a move that would align him with Acostaās deal. But Marquez is reported to have pushed back against this idea.
The injury setback in 2025 left him feeling unsure about his long-term plans, so now heās looking for more flexibility by extending only through 2027 with an option for an additional year rather than committing outright until 2028.
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Marquez has said before that heāll step away from MotoGP when heās no longer able to compete for wins and podiums. So far in 2026, he hasnāt reached the podium yet, with Ducati not holding the same advantage over Aprilia as before, and his injuries havenāt helped.
He wants to avoid being stuck in a situation where heās not competitive by 2028. Thatās why heās pushing for a one-year extension with an option for another year, and reports suggest that this is the deal Ducati has accepted.
According to GPOne, āmany believeā that Ducati have agreed to a 1+1 deal with Marquez for 2027. This would tie him to the team alongside Acosta next season, with a decision on whether he continues into 2028 coming later.
MotoGP commentator Ricard Jove feels it would be wise for Marquez to sign a short-term deal given his current doubts about his fitness. This approach would let him see how he adapts to the new regulations and assess his physical condition before committing further.
Marquez has kept details of his 2027 contract under wraps. While there is talk that the deal, along with others, is in place, it has not been made public as MotoGP teams continue to work through the next Concorde Agreement.
The lack of information has fuelled speculation about Marquezās future and whether heās actually committed to Ducati. Some believe he could end up back at Honda, a move thatās been rumoured throughout 2026.
Honda has already brought in Fabio Quartararo from Yamaha and is reportedly close to signing Moto2 talent David Alonso. While this could complicate things, the team would likely be willing to reshuffle if it meant welcoming back one of their top riders.
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