Overview
- Ducati announced on Tuesday that Marquez signed a contract extension covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons to remain with the factory Ducati Lenovo Team.
- Marquez said he is happy to stay with Ducati and framed the move as a continuation of a trust-based partnership that began when he joined Ducati-affiliated teams in 2024.
- Ducati executives including CEO Claudio Domenicali and technical chief Gigi Dall'Igna praised Marquez for his results and work ethic and called the renewal a natural step for the team.
- Sporting context: Marquez is the reigning MotoGP champion with recent wins in Hungary and Brno, but he sits fourth in the 2026 standings, 40 points behind leader Marco Bezzecchi.
- The deal gives Ducati a stable lead rider while the series prepares for substantial technical and regulatory changes in 2027, which could shape bike development and team strategy.