Marc Márquez signs two-year Ducati extension as MotoGP title chase continues

Marc Márquez has won consecutive races and leads the MotoGP championship by a wide margin, prompting fellow riders to joke about asking him to let them win. Former 500cc world champion Marco Lucchinelli highlighted Márquez’s “weakness” as his difficulty in accepting defeat.

Ducati announced a two‑year contract renewal for Márquez, confirming Pedro Acosta as his new teammate. Márquez said the deal reflects Ducati’s confidence in him despite the injuries sustained in Indonesia and recent shoulder surgery. He expressed a desire to enjoy the final years of his career while staying competitive on the track.