Francesco Bagnaia signals factory-team priority as MotoGP future questions linger
Francesco Bagnaia has strongly suggested that a satellite Ducati seat holds little appeal to him, as speculation continues over where he could head in MotoGP next year. Bagnaia’s contract with Ducati expires at the end of the current season, and it is widely believed that he may not be retained by the factory squad for […]
Alex Marquez edges Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez in Sepang race simulations
MotoGP riders used the closing day of the Sepang test in Malaysia to focus on race simulations, and among Ducati’s contingent it was Alex Marquez who posted the strongest sustained pace, ahead of both Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez. In terms of outright times, Ducati once again appeared strong, with four GP26 machines finishing inside […]
Breakthrough or false dawn? Francesco Bagnaia finds early confidence on 2026 Ducati
Francesco Bagnaia is becoming increasingly comfortable on Ducati’s 2026 MotoGP bike following the second day of pre-season testing at Sepang. Having already been encouraged by an initial run on a prototype version of the GP26 in November, Bagnaia has largely been able to confirm those positive impressions in Malaysia this week. As soon as he […]
Ducati debuts new aerodynamic package at Sepang MotoGP shakedown
Ducati introduced a significantly updated aerodynamic package on its Desmosedici GP at the Sepang shakedown test, offering a first glimpse of major aero developments ahead of the 2026 MotoGP season. The bike run by test rider Michele Pirro in Malaysia looked markedly different from the version shown at Ducati’s season launch, with changes to the […]
Pedro Acosta to race for Ducati in 2027 alongside Marc Marquez
With Fabio Quartararo heading to Honda and Jorge Martin on his way to Yamaha, Ducati has been the MotoGP team under the least pressure, largely thanks to the calm conveyed by Marc Marquez in his recent statements. The Spaniard made it clear that his intention is to remain with the team that allowed him to […]
Marc Marquez “helped, protected” Francesco Bagnaia in rough moments
Marc Marquez “helped and protected” his team-mate Francesco Bagnaia during some of his toughest moments in the 2025 MotoGP season, according to Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi. Three-time world champion Bagnaia endured what many regarded as his worst campaign in the premier class last year, struggling with the behaviour of the GP25, which he felt […]
I have potential to make Marc Marquez’s life harder in 2026
Francesco Bagnaia says the winter break has allowed him to perform a “complete reset”, as he targets a renewed title challenge against Marc Marquez in MotoGP this year. Bagnaia’s difficult 2025 campaign was one of the major talking points of the season, with the three-time world champion even struggling to finish inside the points or […]
Marc Marquez shares injury recovery update at Ducati MotoGP launch
Marc Marquez has revealed he is “feeling better and better” ahead of MotoGP pre-season testing, but admitted he will only be close to full fitness by the opening race in Thailand. The reigning world champion endured a “long and tough winter” after a crash caused by Aprilia rival Marco Bezzecchi at the Indonesian Grand Prix, […]
Marc Marquez and Ducati set for two-year MotoGP contract extension
Marc Marquez has reached an agreement with Ducati to extend his current deal by a further two seasons, covering the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP campaigns, Motorsport.com has learned. The deal was finalised during Ducati’s team presentation on Monday at the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort in the Dolomites. The extension will see the reigning world […]