Marc Marquez has revealed “there have already been conversations” with MotoGP factory teams for the 2025 season, citing that he “doesn’t have just one option”.
The Spaniard chose to exit his Honda contract in 2024 to move to the Gresini Ducati team and a 2024-spec bike due to the Japanese marque’s uncompetitiveness.
This season has proven to be a strong start for the eight-time champion, with two podium finishes in the Sprints at Portimao and COTA providing a solid platform.
Last weekend at Jerez proved to be his best outing since his switch, as Marquez took second following a thrilling contest with reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia.
Having signed a one-term deal with Gresini, Marquez has been in the conversation as a credible candidate to receive a promotion to a factory team for the 2025 season.
Marquez is in the frame for a Ducati ride alongside current points leader Jorge Martin and current rider Enea Bastianini, but the Spaniard has indicated it’s his sole choice.
“The important thing is that the results are coming, so far there was speed but no results,” he said after Monday’s Jerez test.
“Let’s see if we confirm at Le Mans. I’ve always said it: the faster you go on track, the more options [you have].
“The important thing is that ‘the plan’ is going well and when there are results the factories are contacting me and there have already been conversations.”
“Mentally, I’m pretty clear about what I want.”
When asked if a Ducati seat depends on him, he told Autosport: “Well, it depends on everything in general, but the important thing is that I have it clear and I don’t just have one option.”
The 2024 season has already seen the Italian marque pen Bagnaia to a new two-year extension through 2026.
Moto2 prodigy Fermin Aldeguer will make the move to one of the Ducati’s for 2025, but the outfit is yet to announce which team the Spaniard will end up at.
Brad Binder has extended his loyalties further with KTM till the end of 2026, which leaves a potential door open for Marquez to join the Austrian manufacturer too.
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