# Silly Season is Here! Marc, Pecco and Pedro Make Headlines Heading Into Assen!

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Podcast: [MotoWeek - MotoGP, Motorcycle and Racing News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/motoweek-motogp-motorcycle-and-racing-news-218525)
Published: 2026-06-26T04:42:44+00:00
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## Resource

The MotoGP Team-Sport-Manufaturer contract has been signed, and it is officially Silly Season time! I discuss high-profile signings of Marquez, Acosta, and Bagnaia, then preview the DutchTT in Assen! The Rundown: - The MotoGP-not-a-Concorde-Agreement has been signed - time for Silly Season to start - Marc Marquez - two more years at Ducati - can he add to his legend? - Pedro Acosta - Ducati scores the biggest prize of Silly Season - Pecco Bagnaia - extra-long deal makes Aprilia...the VR46 Factory Team? - A spec Moto3 Class? Yamaha taking over in 2028, and their MotoGP team will benefit - Assen! My Preview of the DutchTT - The Favorites - Ducati is surging - The Watch List - Is Aprilia regrouping? - The Hot Seat - KTM riders (mostly) looking for a ride - The Picks! For the DutchTT Sprint and MotoGP race Who do you think will win in Assen? Let me know! Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net , follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon ! Thanks for listening!

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