Marc Marquez Eyes Extended Ducati Tenure Amid Last Contract Speculations

Marc Marquez reveals new details about his tenure with Ducati

Marc Marquez questioned on whether his recent contract will be his last in MotoGP

Marc Marquez emphasizes his desire to remain with Ducati even after his newly signed two-year agreement concludes.

Marquez caused a major stir in the 2025 MotoGP roster by securing a spot with the factory Ducati team.

He is set to team up with Pecco Bagnaia, as Ducati bids farewell to Jorge Martin, Enea Bastianini, Marco Bezzecchi, and the Pramac team.

Marquez, who is now 31 years old, will be the second oldest rider in the lineup for next year.

During an interview with Speedweek, he was questioned about whether his newest contract would be his final one in MotoGP. He responded by saying, "You can never be certain, but I hope it won't be."

"When I feel the drive to compete… and by competitive, I mean securing a spot among the top six in each race…

"Being very competitive refers to ranking within the top three."

"Achieving a championship requires having all the necessary resources and elements perfectly aligned. Currently, I don't have that situation."

"I wish to remain beyond these two years. Even after two years have passed."

This ambition will carry Marquez into 2027 and the period following, when the new MotoGP rules come into effect.

In theory, these new regulations could enable a competitor to challenge Ducati's leading position.

Marquez remains a contender in the championship this season riding for Gresini, but he has not secured his first victory on a Ducati yet.

He ranks third in the championship, trailing the leader Bagnaia by 56 points.

Marquez is aiming for his ninth world championship title, which would equal Valentino Rossi's record.

In his debut season at the top level, when he was just 20 years old, he secured his first win by outperforming legends like Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, and Dani Pedrosa.

In the coming year, he will have to compete against rising stars such as Bagnaia, Martin, and Pedro Acosta.

When questioned about which stage of his life presented more challenges, he answered, "32-year-old Marc Marquez."

"When you come here at the age of 20, you are familiar with MotoGP, but you are unaware of the behind-the-scenes details."

"You simply trust your innate instincts, compete against prominent figures, and there's no risk of losing anything."

"These days, younger riders enter the scene at a different speed, free of injuries, and with an innate sense of skill."

"When I watch Acosta, Martin, or Bagnaia, who are at least five to ten years younger than me, they seem to ride effortlessly."

“Occasionally, they don't give much consideration to the bicycle. This can at times be beneficial.

"I recognize that this is a normal phase in the career of any athlete."

“It’s not accurate to say that Marquez was superior to Lorenzo and Rossi upon his arrival.”

"That year, I performed better. However, every athlete experiences their peak at different times."

"When you reach the peak, you need to put in even more effort to ensure the journey down is easier. Achieving this will help you sustain your career for a longer period."

"I'm unsure whether this downturn has started for me already or if it might begin in a year, or perhaps two or three. We'll figure it out in roughly five years."

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