Overview
- Ducati revealed a retro-inspired GP26 in Madonna di Campiglio with twin white stripes to mark the company’s 100th anniversary.
- Marc Márquez said his shoulder rehabilitation is improving, citing endurance as the main weakness, and he plans to make his first MotoGP laps since Mandalika at the Sepang test on February 3–5.
- Autosport reports a two-year agreement to keep Márquez with Ducati through 2028, with both sides acknowledging advanced talks that are not yet officially announced.
- Ducati leadership set goals to extend its manufacturers’ title streak and pursue more riders’ championships as teams balance 2026 racing with development for the 2027 rules shift under an engine freeze.
- Francesco Bagnaia, coming off a difficult 2025, emphasized focusing on form over contract decisions as speculation grows around the second factory seat for the 2027 cycle.