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Marc Marquez insists he stays out of MotoGP team-mate decisions, predicts how many riders will sign before the opening round of 2026.
Marc Marquez made it clear that he won’t try to influence the decision on his team-mate, expressing a 90% likelihood of renewing with Ducati for two years. He hinted that the top riders might sign their 2027 deals before the season opener at Buriram. Speculation surrounds Francesco Bagnaia’s future at Ducati amid a challenging 2025 season.
While a star rider is usually consulted regarding team-mate choices, Marquez stays out of such discussions to prevent team rifts. Throughout his career, Marquez has not imposed conditions on his team-mates, focusing on his own happiness and project. Possibilities for the vacant Ducati seat include Pedro Acosta and Fabio Quartararo.
Marquez emphasized respect for Bagnaia and declined to speculate on future team-mates but expressed a 90% chance of contract renewal with Ducati. He aims to return to top form from a shoulder injury sustained in 2025, targeting the season opener for his full recovery. Despite dominating last year, Marquez remains focused on personal goals rather than obsessing over a tenth title.
