Marc Marquez signs with Factory Ducati Team
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Rumor: Ducati promotes Marquez to factory team, Martin to Aprilia (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff

This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. It’s official. Ducati Corse have announced that an agreement with Marc Marquez has been reached for the eight-time World Champion to race in Ducati Lenovo Team colors for the next two years.

At the end of the 2024 campaign, the current Gresini Racing MotoGP™ rider will replace Enea Bastianini and join current back-to-back premier class World Champion, Francesco Bagnaia, in the famous Bologna red.

Luigi Dall’Igna (General Manager of Ducati Corse): “First of all, I want to thank both Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martín for all their work with us over the last few years, and I wish them all the best for the future. This season, they have shown they have reached an incredible level, and we are sure they will be in the Title fight until the end. Deciding on Bagnaia’s new teammate in the Ducati Lenovo Team was not easy, as we had a list of very strong riders to choose from.

“In the end, our choice fell on an unquestionable talent like Marc Marquez. In just a few races, he has managed to adapt perfectly to our Desmosedici GP, and his innate ambition pushes him to grow continuously. In the box, we will have two riders who together hold 11 World Titles, and being able to count on their experience and maturity will be invaluable for our growth as well.”

Marc Marquez: “I am very happy to be able to wear the red colors of the factory Ducati team in MotoGP next season. Basically, from the first contact with the Desmosedici GP, I enjoyed riding it and adapted well straight away. From that moment on, I knew that my goal was to continue this path, to continue to grow, and to move to the team where Francesco Bagnaia has been the World Champion for two years in a row. I am happy to be able to take this big step in 2025 and grateful for the trust Ducati has placed in me.

“Finally, I want to thank Nadia, Carlo, Michele, and the entire Gresini Racing family for opening the door of their team to me at a delicate time in my career. Now, we will continue to have fun and give it our all in what remains of the current season, which is my priority right now.”

June 3, 2024 

Rumor has it that Ducati will soon announce that Marc Marquez will soon be announced as a factory Ducati MotoGP rider for 2025

So strong is the rumor that Jorge Martin, who hoped to get the ride, immediately signed with Aprilia starting in 2025.

Enea Bastianini, will reportedly be moved aside by Ducati for Marquez to ride alongside Francesco Bagnaia starting in 2025.

Aprilia Announcement

Aprilia Racing have confirmed current MotoGP™ World Championship leader Jorge Martin will replace the retiring Aleix Espargaro for 2025, with the #89 signing a multi-year contract.