P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pedro Acosta’s 2027 decision may have set the MotoGP 2027 market in motion.
Following a series of MotoGP 2027 rider-market reports, it was revealed that Fabio Quartararo signed for Honda, triggering a chain reaction where Pedro Acosta agreed to join Marc Marquez at Ducati, rejecting a Honda offer in the process. With Acosta targeting the full factory Ducati seat, he would replace double world champion Francesco Bagnaia. As three major players make their decisions before the 1000cc racing season begins, Marquez’s prediction about the rider market seems to be coming true. Acosta, still without a MotoGP victory, hinted at a future move when he avoided discussing 2027 during KTM’s launch event. Marquez was clear that he wouldn’t influence Ducati’s choice of team-mate to benefit himself. If Acosta’s move to Ducati is confirmed, he will attempt to achieve what previous teammates of Marquez couldn’t – beat him across a full season. Bagnaia, on the other hand, faces a career dilemma of sticking with Ducati’s structure through VR46 or retaining factory status by changing manufacturers, such as potentially moving to Aprilia, Yamaha, or KTM depending on various factors.
