Ducati MotoGP group supervisor Davide Tardozzi doubts whether or not a 2027 contract might be signed between Ducati, Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia earlier than the group’s launch occasion in 2026.
The MotoGP rider market is about to be probably the most unpredictable in historical past, with nearly all present contracts set to run out on the finish of this 12 months forward of regulation adjustments in 2027.
Ducati’s present manufacturing unit duo, present world champions Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia, are each out of contract.
Marquez is predicted to stay at Ducati after an underwhelming 2025 season, however Bagnaia’s future with the model is in query after a disappointing season.
Bagnaia has repeatedly acknowledged that he considers himself a lifelong Ducati rider.
In a brand new interview with GP one, Tardozzi stated talks had taken place between Ducati and each riders, however insisted that no deal could be signed till after the group’s launch on January nineteenth.
“I feel it’s simply discuss for now,” he stated.
“I do not suppose the choice might be that late, however it can nonetheless take a while.
“Nothing occurs earlier than the presentation as we’re targeted on the bike and getting ready for the occasion, it isn’t the time to speak about particular issues.
“I feel will probably be after Madonna di Campiglio, and even later.”
Ducati is assured a greater Bagnaia will arrive in 2026
In addition to negotiating a brand new contract, Pecco Bagnaia heads into 2026 trying to bounce again from his worst season with Ducati’s manufacturing unit group.
The 2-time world champion received simply two Grands Prix in a extremely risky season and was a distant fifth within the standings on the finish of the season.
Bagnaia struggled to realize confidence on the entrance finish of the GP25, and tensions with Ducati elevated because the wrestle continued.
in the identical means GP one In keeping with the interview, Tardozzi believes Bagnaia has overcome his 2025 struggles “in a optimistic means” and is assured he might be a greater rider this season.
“I spoke to him[recently]and I am positive that Pecco is waiting for 2025 within the sense that he’ll have the ability to bounce again from his issues stronger.
“He’s a really mentally sturdy particular person, so I do not suppose we are going to discover the 2025 model of Pekko, however relatively the 2024 model of Pekko.”
