Six-time MotoGP champion Marquez to ride for Ducati from 2025

Spaniard Marc Marquez, the six-time MotoGP world champion, will join the Ducati factory team in 2025 and team up with reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia, the Italian manufacturer announced on Wednesday.

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Marquez, who currently rides for Gresini, Ducati's satellite team which he joined at the start of 2024 after 11 seasons at Honda, will replace the Italian Enea Bastianini on a two-year contract.

Marquez has not won a race since October 2021 and lies eighth in the standings at the midway point of this season.

?? HERE WE GO: it's now OFFICIAL! ??
@marcmarquez93 will join the #DucatiLenovoTeam on a two-year deal alongside @peccobagnaia for the 2025-2026 seasons! ????

Benvenuto, Marc! #ForzaDucati pic.twitter.com/s2OOaXpJm8