Calls for Bolder Aerodynamic Cuts After First Test of 2027 Ducati Prototype
Marc Márquez has delivered a powerful verdict on the sweeping technical changes set for in 2027, voicing his desire for even more radical aerodynamic restrictions following his first shakedown of Ducati’s 850cc prototype.
The Spaniard, a multiple world champion, was among the select few to get an early taste of the new-generation machine at Brno, offering a candid assessment that will ignite debate across the paddock.
is bracing for one of its most significant rule overhauls in recent memory. From 2027, the premier class will move from 1,000cc to 850cc engines, ban ride height devices, introduce strict limits on aerodynamics, and welcome Pirelli as the new sole tyre supplier, replacing Michelin. Márquez, who recently renewed with Ducati until the end of 2028, is poised to be a key protagonist as these regulations come into force.
After putting the Ducati prototype through its paces at Brno following the Czech , Márquez shared his initial impressions in an interview on the YouTube channel Soy Blak. “I tried it at Brno. It’s not as fast, but I don’t think the fans will notice,” Márquez remarked, suggesting that the expected reduction in outright speed may not be dramatic from a spectator’s perspective.
However, the Spanish star pointed to the incoming tyre change as the biggest game-changer for the class. “I think the biggest change is in the tyres,” he stated, underlining the significance of Pirelli’s arrival and the potential impact on the competitive landscape.
Where Márquez’s critique became most pointed was on the subject of aerodynamics. The Ducati rider did not mince words about the new rules: “I was hoping they would reduce the aerodynamics even more. I would have liked them to cut it back further,” he asserted, signalling his belief that ‘s pursuit of technological spectacle may be limiting the on-track action.
Márquez drew a direct line between reduced aero and better , advocating for group battles reminiscent of Moto3. “Obviously, without aerodynamics, we could have more group races, like in Moto3,” he explained. Yet, he acknowledged the technical trade-offs: “In it’s more complicated because you lose aerodynamic load and the bike performs worse.”
Despite his reservations, Márquez accepted the necessity of adaptation, highlighting the evolving nature of the “You have to adapt. Every era has its advantages and disadvantages,” he concluded, framing the 2027 regulations as just the latest turning point in ‘s relentless march forward.
With his forthright comments and hands-on experience of the 2027 Ducati, Marc Márquez has stoked anticipation-and controversy-over the new technical era, making clear that in his view, could go even further in the quest for spectacular, closely-fought racing.