Marc Marquez will remain a Ducati factory rider until the end of the 2028 MotoGP season after signing a new contract extension that strengthens one of the sport's most successful partnerships.
Ducati officially confirmed the agreement, keeping the eight-time world champion with the Italian manufacturer for an additional two years beyond his current deal. The announcement follows the resolution of contractual and commercial matters that had temporarily delayed rider market activity across the championship.
The extension marks another milestone in Marquez's remarkable resurgence. After ending his long association with Honda, the Spaniard rebuilt his career with Gresini Racing before earning a promotion to Ducati's factory team. The move proved decisive, helping him return to the top of MotoGP after several difficult years affected by injuries.
Last season, Marquez completed one of the greatest comebacks in the sport by ending a five-year wait for a world title. He captured his ninth world championship overall and seventh in MotoGP after a dominant campaign that featured 11 Grand Prix victories and 14 sprint race wins.
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The 33-year-old has continued his strong form this year, recently claiming back-to-back victories in Hungary and Brno. His performances have been particularly encouraging following ongoing recovery work on his right shoulder, which underwent another operation earlier this season.
Although speculation had emerged over the timing of a new deal, reports indicate that Marquez and Ducati had already reached an agreement months ago. The official announcement was delayed largely due to wider negotiations involving the championship's governing and commercial stakeholders.
Attention will now shift to Ducati's future rider lineup, with growing expectations that Pedro Acosta could join the factory team in the coming seasons. Such a pairing would bring together two of Spain's biggest MotoGP stars and create one of the strongest lineups on the grid.
Speaking after the announcement, Marquez expressed his happiness at continuing with Ducati, describing the team as the ideal environment to pursue further success. He credited the manufacturer for believing in him from the beginning and said their relationship has been built on trust and hard work.
Ducati General Manager Gigi Dall'Igna also welcomed the extension, praising Marquez's commitment and the strong bond that has developed between rider and team. He said Ducati remains confident in Marquez's ability to push the Desmosedici to its limits as both sides continue to chase more victories and championships.
The new deal ensures Marquez will remain at the heart of Ducati's MotoGP project for the foreseeable future, providing stability for the manufacturer and extending the career of one of the sport's most influential riders.
