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Ducati’s Davide Tardozzi gives an update on contract talks with his riders
Ducati MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi doubts any 2027 deals will be signed between the brand, Marc Marquez, and Pecco Bagnaia before the team’s 2026 launch event. The MotoGP rider market is set to be highly unpredictable as most current deals end this year before the 2027 regulations change. Both Ducati’s current factory riders, Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia, are on expiring deals. While Marquez is expected to stay with Ducati after his successful 2025 season, there are uncertainties regarding Bagnaia’s future following a disappointing year. Tardozzi mentions talks have occurred with both riders, but no decisions will be finalized until after the team launch on 19 January. Ducati is confident that Bagnaia will bounce back stronger in 2026 after a challenging 2025 season, with Tardozzi believing he will show improvements and not repeat the struggles of the previous year.
