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Now it’s official: Marc Marquez will join the works Ducati team on a two-year deal starting in 2025. We take a look at all of the consequences of this year’s biggest MotoGP rider market move and the dominos that fell before this announcement, as well as giving our take
Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin unexpectedly shook up the 2025 MotoGP rider market at Mugello, with Ducati informing Martin that Marquez would be taking the second works seat, leading Martin to sign with Aprilia shortly afterwards. Ducati then confirmed the signing of Marquez on a two-year deal, a significant shift with wide-ranging implications for next year’s grid and the ongoing title fight. Marquez’s insistence on a 2025-spec bike led Ducati to make the decision to secure him for their team. This move was seen as a strong strategic play by Marquez, positioning himself as one of the top riders at Ducati. The decision-making process within Ducati regarding Marquez and Martin’s signings remains a topic of interest and speculation within the MotoGP community.
