Marc Marquez can only «survive» in Spanish GP despite return to full fitness
Marc Marquez confirmed he is fully fit after nearly a month away from racing in MotoGP, but admitted he currently lacks the pace to mount an “attack” at the Spanish Grand Prix. The factory Ducati rider took advantage of an extended break in the calendar to recover from his Indonesia 2025 injuries, as well as […]
Pirelli delivers second set of 2027 prototype tyres to MotoGP constructors
Pirelli, which will become the sole tyre supplier for MotoGP next year, began delivering the second batch of 80 tyres to MotoGP teams on Thursday. Late last year, the Milan-based manufacturer made an initial distribution of tyres to the five manufacturers involved in MotoGP: Ducati, Aprilia, Yamaha, Honda and KTM. The last-named brand was the […]
Ducati’s first run with 850cc MotoGP bike was “very good”, says Gigi Dall’Igna
Ducati boss Gigi Dall’Igna says there were encouraging early signs from the brand’s 2027 MotoGP prototype, as it presses ahead with the development of the GP27. After KTM, Honda and Yamaha had already put their 2027 machines on track, Ducati became the latest MotoGP manufacturer to test its 850cc bike for the new technical era, […]
Why Ducati stronghold Jerez presents Aprilia’s ultimate MotoGP test
The United States Grand Prix was widely seen as a major test for Aprilia — and with good reason. The Noale manufacturer arrived on the back of four consecutive grand prix wins in MotoGP, but to continue that streak it would have to beat Ducati’s Marc Marquez at one of his favourite tracks. In the […]
What the concessions system will look like in MotoGP’s new era
The concessions system that was implemented in MotoGP for the first time in 2014 consisted of a series of measures aimed at separating manufacturers into different categories, based on their performance and results, with the aim of helping those that have the most difficulty in making progress. After the success of the original system, which at […]
Alex Marquez still involved in Ducati’s MotoGP development despite KTM move
Many MotoGP rider deals have been agreed for the 2027 season, with official confirmation pending the signing of the commercial framework for the next five years between the manufacturers’ association (MSMA) and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MGPSEG, formerly known as Dorna). Once that deal is finalized, a wave of announcements is expected. One of those […]
Ducati carries out 850cc MotoGP bike shakedown at Misano
After KTM, Honda and Yamaha put their respective prototypes for 2027 on track at the end of last year and the beginning of the current one, Motorsport.com can confirm that on Monday Ducati joined them with a first shakedown of its Desmosedici GP that it is developing under the new technical regulations. Veteran test rider Michele […]
Shoulder injury pushes Marc Marquez into his third-longest winless streak in MotoGP
Marc Marquez’s last MotoGP victory dates back to the San Marino Grand Prix in September 2025, just weeks before he sealed the world championship in Japan with a second-place finish. Less than a week after Motegi, the Ducati rider was injured in Indonesia after being struck by Marco Bezzecchi, sustaining a right shoulder injury that still […]
Pedro Acosta says teaming up with Marc Marquez would be a “dream come true”
Pedro Acosta has admitted that joining nine-time world champion Marc Marquez in a MotoGP team would be a “dream come true” for him. The KTM rider is all set to make a high-profile move to Ducati for the start of the 850cc regulations in 2027, replacing the underperforming Francesco Bagnaia at the factory squad. Although the deal […]