Quartararo brought Yamaha its most recent world championship in 2021 but he has barely been a threat since 2022. Martin, who won the 2024 title for Ducati satellite squad Pramac, has long sought to get out of his Aprilia deal. Acosta has long been touted as a future MotoGP champion – and to do that, joining Ducati looks like the way to go. A vacancy is expected at the factory Ducati team with the underperforming Francesco Bagnaia at serious risk of losing his job. Marquez is reportedly set to sign a two-year extension to continue riding the top Desmosedici.