Marc Marquez Signs With Ducati Lenovo Team Through 2028

Marquez Stays at Ducati Lenovo Through 2028

Marc Marquez will remain with the Ducati Lenovo Team for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons, according to a report from Cycle News. The deal confirms that the Spanish rider, who joined the factory Ducati outfit for the 2025 season, is now secured at the top of the Italian manufacturer's structure for at least three more years from that point.

The confirmation ends any speculation about whether Marquez might move elsewhere after an initial stint with the team. Instead, Ducati has doubled down on its commitment to one of the most decorated riders in grand prix motorcycle racing history.

What the Deal Means for Ducati's Lineup

The Ducati Lenovo Team runs the factory-spec Desmosedici machinery and has been the dominant force in MotoGP in recent seasons. Locking Marquez into that environment through 2028 gives Ducati a stable, high-profile pairing at the front of its program.

Marquez joined Ducati after years with Honda's Repsol team, where he claimed six of his eight world championships. His move to Gresini Racing on a customer Ducati in 2024 was widely seen as a stepping stone, and his promotion to the factory team for 2025 followed strong results. Now the extension through 2028 signals that Ducati views him as central to its long-term plans.

For Marquez, the deal provides continuity with a motorcycle package that has suited his aggressive riding style. The Desmosedici has been the class of the field, and a multi-year contract removes any pressure to prove himself season by season for a seat.

Context Around the Signing

Factory MotoGP contracts of this length are relatively uncommon. Most deals run one or two years, giving both rider and manufacturer flexibility as results and circumstances shift. A two-year extension that pushes into 2028 reflects a high degree of mutual confidence.

Cycle News, which first reported the confirmation, did not publish financial terms of the agreement. The structure of the Ducati Lenovo lineup for those seasons, including who Marquez's teammate will be, has not been detailed in the available reporting.

The news arrives as the MotoGP paddock continuously reshapes itself around Ducati's success. Several manufacturers have been pushing to close the gap, but Ducati has maintained a significant advantage in recent championship battles. Keeping Marquez under contract is part of how the Bologna-based brand intends to stay ahead.

With this deal secured, Marquez's near-term future in MotoGP is settled. Attention will now shift to how the 2025 and 2026 seasons unfold before the new contract period begins.