Marc Márquez Extends Ducati Contract Through 2028 After Championship Success

Seven-time MotoGPCompetition·MotoGP world champion Marc MárquezPlayer·Marc Márquez has officially committed his future to the Ducati Lenovo TeamTeam·Ducati Lenovo Team, signing a new two-year contract that will see him remain with the factory squad until the conclusion of the 2028 season. The announcement, made today, June 23, 2026, solidifies a partnership that has already yielded significant success.

Márquez initially joined the factory Ducati team at the start of the 2025 season, following a move from GresiniTeam·Gresini. His inaugural year with the Italian manufacturer proved exceptional, culminating in his seventh MotoGPCompetition·MotoGP title and his first championship victory aboard a Ducati machine. That season saw him establish a new points record, underscoring his immediate impact.

The defense of his title in the current 2026 season began with challenges, partly due to a shoulder injury sustained from a fall in Indonesia during 2025, which also involved a nerve issue. However, following corrective surgery, Márquez has steadily regained his formidable rhythm. He recently secured two consecutive victories in HungaryVenue·Hungary at Balaton ParkVenue·Balaton Park and in CzechiaVenue·Czechia at the Brno CircuitVenue·Brno Circuit, propelling him back into contention for the 2026 championship.

The victory in HungaryVenue·Hungary was particularly notable, marking the 100th MotoGPCompetition·MotoGP win for the Ducati Lenovo TeamTeam·Ducati Lenovo Team and Márquez's 100th career victory across all classes. This milestone coincided with Ducati's centenary year in 2026, adding historical significance to his performance.

The extension of the Spanish rider's contract with Ducati was widely anticipated for several months. The official confirmation was delayed until today, as teams deliberately withheld announcements for the 2027 season until the new Concorde Agreement with the championship organizers was finalized. This agreement was reached last week after extensive negotiations, paving the way for numerous previously known deals to be formally confirmed.

Marc MárquezPlayer·Marc Márquez expressed his satisfaction with the new agreement, highlighting the trust and commitment from the team. "When I decided to join Ducati, I was convinced that this was the most competitive project. They believed in me and we built a relationship based on trust and hard work. With this renewal, they again confirmed this commitment, respecting my deadlines and giving me the peace of mind I needed to make the right decision. In our first year together, we fought for the title and won it: an invaluable result that confirms that the path we had chosen is the right one. I continue to compete because I love this sport and I want to achieve even more ambitious goals. I am convinced that this is the right place to do it. While I am here, I will give my best to color the future red." — Marc MárquezPlayer·Marc Márquez.

Luigi Dall'IgnaCoach·Luigi Dall'Igna, General Manager of Ducati CorseTeam·Ducati Corse, acknowledged the contributions of Enea BastianiniPlayer·Enea Bastianini and Jorge MartínPlayer·Jorge Martín, while expressing confidence in Márquez's talent and his ability to adapt to the Desmosedici GP. Dall'Igna emphasized that having two riders with a combined 11 world titles would be invaluable for the team's ongoing development.

Looking ahead, Márquez will continue to partner with Francesco BagnaiaPlayer·Francesco Bagnaia for the remainder of the 2026 season. For the 2027 season, Pedro AcostaPlayer·Pedro Acosta is set to join Márquez in the factory Ducati team, replacing Bagnaia. This long-term commitment from Márquez underscores his pivotal role in Ducati's future strategies, particularly as new technical regulations are slated to take effect in 2027.