Overview
- Aprilia chief Massimo Rivola said Marc Márquez will remain with Ducati and that Pedro Acosta wants a Ducati, calling a 2027 factory pairing “practically done.”
- Rivola acknowledged his claim is not official yet, adding that he expects it to become formal in due course.
- Marc Márquez has previously indicated he is close to renewing with Ducati, saying he was about 80% likely to stay.
- Pedro Acosta’s KTM contract runs through the end of 2026 and reporting indicates he does not plan to continue there, with Ducati, Honda, VR46 and Aprilia among the interested teams.
- Rivola suggested Acosta could replace Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia in Ducati’s works team for 2027, as negotiations accelerate ahead of Sepang testing and rule changes that will reduce power and limit aero and electronic aids.