Marc Marquez encourages Ducati to sign Pedro Acosta for upcoming MotoGP season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Marc Marquez reportedly advocated for Ducati to sign Pedro Acosta as his future teammate starting in 2027. According to former Honda team member Haro, Marquez used his influence with Ducati management, including Gigi Dall'Igna and Davide Tardozzi, to support the arrival of the young rider. While established riders of Marquez's stature often hold the power to veto specific teammate signings, Haro suggests that Marquez instead viewed Acosta as a necessary generational successor. The decision stands in contrast to the historical approach attributed to Valentino Rossi, who allegedly exercised his influence to restrict roster choices during his own career. Marquez is currently committed to Ducati through the 2028 season following his move to the manufacturer in 2025.
- •Marc Marquez urged Ducati leadership to pursue Pedro Acosta as a teammate.
- •Marquez has signed a contract extension with Ducati for 2027 and 2028.
- •Haro claims Marquez bypassed the chance to block the signing of a potential rival.
- •The move differs from historical personnel decisions attributed to Valentino Rossi.
- •Pedro Acosta joins the Ducati factory team as a prospect after success in lower classes.
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"Marc Marquez encouraged Ducati to sign his rapid 2027 teammate Pedro Acosta, according to one of his former team members at Honda. Marquez will be racing alongside MotoGP’s hottest prospect next season when his fellow Spaniard joins him in Italy.
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