Marquez hints next Ducati contract may be his last in MotoGP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Marc Marquez, the reigning MotoGP champion, expressed uncertainty about his future in the sport during an interview on October 22, 2026. Acknowledging that he might retire when his current Ducati contract ends, he emphasized his desire to exit as 'a free man', regardless of future titles. Marquez, firmly positioned in his racing career, reiterated his focus on competing rather than contemplating retirement. The comments come as he prepares for the upcoming season, with significant performance expectations ahead. Marquez's future will be shaped by his performance in the next year, making this an important phase in his career.
- •Marquez discusses potential retirement at contract's end
- •He aims to leave MotoGP as 'a free man'
- •Significant expectations for the upcoming racing season
- •His future could affect Ducati's competitive strategy
- •Marquez is focused on racing rather than retirement
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Marc Marquez puts his chances of retiring within three years at 70%
- 3:37 PMMotorsport.com — Marc Marquez puts his chances of retiring within three years at 70%
- 3:30 PMAutosport — Marquez accepts that current MotoGP contract could be his last
"In an extensive conversation with Motorsport.com at Phillip Island, Marc Marquez puts the chances of him retiring when his next Ducati contract expires at 70%, and admits that he will do so “a free man”, regardless of whether he has won any more titles. Last year, ahead of the opening race of the season in Qatar, the Spaniard was unequivocal when asked where he saw himself in three ...Keep reading
"MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez reckons there's a good chance of him retiring when his next Ducati contract expires, admitting that he will do so as “a free man” - regardless of whether he has any more titles. In 2025, ahead of the Qatar season opener, the Spaniard was unequivocal when asked where he saw himself in three years’ time: “Exactly where I am now: racing.” Since ...Keep reading
"Marquez opens up about his future in MotoGP and how his 2025 title changed him
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 3:37 PMMarc Marquez puts his chances of retiring within three years at 70%
Marquez opens up about his future in MotoGP and how his 2025 title changed him
- Motorsport.comOct 22, 2026, 3:37 PMMarc Marquez puts his chances of retiring within three years at 70%
In an extensive conversation with Motorsport.com at Phillip Island, Marc Marquez puts the chances of him retiring when his next Ducati contract expires at 70%, and admits that he will do so “a free man”, regardless of whether he has won any more titles. Last year, ahead of the opening race of the season in Qatar, the Spaniard was unequivocal when asked where he saw himself in three ...Keep reading
- AutosportOct 22, 2026, 3:30 PMMarquez accepts that current MotoGP contract could be his last
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez reckons there's a good chance of him retiring when his next Ducati contract expires, admitting that he will do so as “a free man” - regardless of whether he has any more titles. In 2025, ahead of the Qatar season opener, the Spaniard was unequivocal when asked where he saw himself in three years’ time: “Exactly where I am now: racing.” Since ...Keep reading
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