MotoGP fans are worried about Marc Marquez after seeing his 2027 grid predictions

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Marc Marquez has laid out some bold predictions for the 2027 MotoGP grid, and it has caused quite the stir on social media.

With the MotoGP rider market already active for the 2027 season, many people are taking their guesses as to who will end up where next year.

Some riders are already locked in, with Johann Zarco contracted with LCR until 2027. Marco Bezzecchi extended his contract with Aprilia for the next two years after his impressive performances in 2025.

No other moves have been officially confirmed, but rumours are swirling around the paddock about many more that have been done. Fabio Quartararo is set to join Honda, with Jorge Martin replacing him at Yamaha and Pedro Acosta is Ducati-bound.

With his own future currently unconfirmed, defending champion Marquez recently gave his predictions for the 2027 grid. His choices have left fans feeling concerned for the Spaniard.

MotoGP fans are worried that Marc Marquez will retire after seeing his 2027 grid predictions

Marquez’s predictions were certainly interesting, as he put three Moto2 rookies on the grid: David Alonso, Daniel Holgado, and Celestino Vietti. He placed them in Gresini, Tech3 and VR46, respectively.

The 32-year-old predicted that Martin and Acosta would join Honda, and that Quartararo would join Aprilia, despite rumours suggesting they are headed elsewhere. He also kept Francesco Bagnaia at Ducati alongside his brother, Alex Marquez, omitting himself from the grid entirely.

It is worth noting that Marquez is set to sign with Ducati for 2027, but many fans were left worried that he is genuinely going to retire from MotoGP, as they wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

“Why you not putting yourself?” wondered one fan. “Is this how he announces retirement?” said another.

“This better not be real … he ain’t going anywhere in 2027 … in 2028 okay,” wrote one user. Another echoed: “Hope he will stay in MotoGP until 2028 at least.”

Another fan felt that Marquez would grab his eighth MotoGP title in 2026 before calling it quits: “One more title, then retires. Smart move. Nothing left to prove. Bosh.”

Finally, one fan commented: “I think he is retiring. I will support whatever decision he makes. He has achieved everything in MotoGP. Maybe it’s great to let his body health and enjoy great time with family and have kids.”

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How are Marc Marquez’s negotiations with Ducati currently progressing?

Marquez will certainly have some inside information about the rider market for 2027, and a retirement from MotoGP could be plausible. But then again, it could just be more mind games from the Spaniard as he wants to quieten the speculation about his future.

As aforementioned, the Ant of Cervera is in negotiations with Ducati over a new contract. He wants to stay in Borgo Panigale amid links to Honda and KTM.

However, the details of the contract are complicated. Marquez is said to want a one-year deal with the option of a second, while Ducati want him to commit to a two-year contract.

Only signing for 2027 would hint that Marquez wants to assess his options and see if Ducati still have a competitive bike under the new regulations. He may also not like the new rule changes, and a one-year deal would give him the option to retire if he wanted to.