Overview
- Ducati presented the Desmosedici GP26 in Madonna di Campiglio with Marc Márquez and Pecco Bagnaia fronting the launch.
- Márquez said he aims to fight for another MotoGP crown this year and reported his shoulder recovery is on track for the Sepang test.
- CEO Claudio Domenicali said renewing Márquez for 2027–2028 is the factory’s main priority, with the rider putting a new deal at “nine out of ten.”
- Team figures indicated Bagnaia’s renewal can wait, and the rider said he is focusing on starting the season well rather than contract talks.
- Pedro Acosta’s representative said post‑2026 options include Ducati or VR46 and cautioned that the 2027 rules reset means decisions will come earlier and with limited certainty.