Is Ducati about to make a huge mistake? MotoGP questions answered

Описание: Is Ducati taking a huge risk in potentially putting Pedro Acosta alongside Marc Marquez for 2027, especially when it still has Fermin Aldeguer on its books too?

Why has Ducati never seemed interested in Fabio Quartararo? Would Pecco Bagnaia be making a huge mistake if he picked Yamaha over Aprilia?

Those are just some of the many, many questions from The Race Members’ Club that Val Khorounzhiy, Simon Patterson and Matt Beer tackle as The Race MotoGP Podcast answers your queries and points about the headlines of the wild 2027 rider market so far.

And we delve into the philosophy of the paddock deals and how they’re communicated too, exploring everything from how and why leaks to the media happen, what salaries different teams might offer and why riders and teams seem so determined to commit to long term contracts way earlier than appears sensible.

00:00 Is Acosta + Marquez really a good idea?
13.54 Why hasn't Ducati gone for Quartararo?
21.22 Would a one-year Marquez deal change much?
26:37 How and why do media leaks happen?
35:28 Why is MotoGP obsessed with way-too-early deals?
46:38 How rider salaries vary at different teams
48:46 Winners and losers from 2027's early moves
52:22 Why would Bagnaia pick Yamaha over Aprilia?
55:41 Will Fernandez gets a works Aprilia seat?
56:59 Would Alex Marquez be a good Aprilia fit?
58:07 Our lairy rider market predictions

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