Pedro Acosta to Ducati, Bagnaia on the hot seat, Jorge Lorenzo surprised that Marquez did not block the announced transfer… The MotoGP rider market for 2027 is accelerating at a crazy speed, and Ducati is at the heart of the debates.
According to Motorsport.comThe Borgo Panigale team would be "forced" to finalize the recruitment of Pedro Acosta for a two-year contract (2027-2028). The Spaniard from 21 years would thus become the new official teammate of Marc Marquezwhose extension (two additional years) should be officially announced before the start of the 2026 season. Acosta et Valera They deny it… for now.
Peter Acosta sought to calm things down before the Sepang tests: The truth is, I haven't spoken to anyone. "Regarding 2027, and even less so having signed a contract with Ducati.
Their manager Albert Valera who also manages Jorge Martin added to Speedweek: we are currently continuing to evaluate the best options For 2027.
Despite these denials, the rumors persist: Ducati wants to secure Acosta as quickly as possible to compete with the competition (Honda, Yamaha) and the fast pace of the market. The agreement is practically finalized, the only delay stemming from the completion of the new contract. Marquez.
Jorge Lorenzo: “ I'm surprised Marquez didn't try to block Acosta. »
In an interview with Moto sprintThe three-time world champion expressed surprise at the attitude of Marquez :
« Fabio Quartararo's choice surprised me. Leaving Yamaha for Ducati makes sense, but for Honda, it's different . They have more money and are slightly more competitive than Yamaha, but they must have offered him a good contract. He'll have his reasons and will explain them when he signs. Martín's presence at Yamaha is also surprising. . »
« Pedro Acosta's situation is a little different: he's intelligent, as are his manager and Luigi Dall'Igna, and that's how the agreement came about. . I was surprised that Marc Márquez didn't secretly try to prevent this transfer. He showed that he wasn't afraid of a young player. runner, so promising »
Lorenzo adds that he is "surprised" that Marquez did not try to prevent Ducati to recruit such a dangerous rival. But he appreciates this stance: This proves that he is not afraid of a young star like Acosta. »
Francis BagnaiaThe two-time champion in 2022-2023 is clearly on borrowed time. His disastrous 2025 season has convinced Ducati to shift into high gear with Marquez et AcostaPecco will have to perform well in 2026 to hope to stay, otherwise his future could lie elsewhere (VR46, Yamaha via Rossi, Aprilia…).
The 2027 domino effect is thus taking shape: Ducati Marquez + Acosta (almost a done deal), Yamaha : Martin (advanced negotiations to replace Quartararo) + Razgatlioglu (probable factory promotion). Honda : Quartararo (already signed) + ? (Mir/Marini/Moreira?). Aprilia : Bezzecchi + Bastianini (priority) or Bagnaia? KTM Viñales (factory confirmed) + Binder or Alex Marquez?
Only three drivers already have contracts beyond 2026: zarco et Moreira (Honda/LCR) and Razgatlioglu (Yamaha/Pramac). The rest of the grid is buzzing with excitement. The ongoing Sepang tests will provide the first times… but the real battles are taking place behind the scenes. 2027 is shaping up to be a revolution: Ducati They're betting on an explosive Spanish duo, and the paddock is already trembling.
