News Summary
- Ducati has confirmed January 18, 2027, as the launch date for its new MotoGP bike and factory team.
- Marc Márquez and Pedro Acosta will form Ducati’s rider line-up following Francesco Bagnaia’s departure to Aprilia.
- The new Desmosedici GP will be built for MotoGP’s 850cc regulations, with reduced aerodynamics, no ride-height devices and Pirelli tyres.
Ducati has confirmed that it will present its 2027 MotoGP team and new Desmosedici GP on January 18 in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, giving fans their first official look at the factory partnership between Marc Márquez and Pedro Acosta. The launch will mark a major transition for the Italian manufacturer as MotoGP introduces sweeping technical regulations next season.
The presentation will take place during Campioni in Pista, Ducati’s traditional winter event in the Dolomites, scheduled for January 17–19. The manufacturer confirmed that the factory team and its new motorcycle will be revealed on Monday, January 18.
The event will be particularly significant because Ducati is preparing for a completely new technical era while also changing one half of its factory rider line-up.
Márquez and Acosta begin new Ducati partnership
Ducati’s 2027 factory team will feature Márquez alongside Acosta, bringing together two of MotoGP’s highest-profile riders.
Márquez remains with the Italian manufacturer after joining its factory operation in 2025. Acosta arrives from KTM, replacing Bagnaia, who will move to Aprilia alongside Marco Bezzecchi.
The new partnership is one of the most anticipated developments of the 2027 rider market. Márquez brings extensive experience and multiple world titles, while Acosta has established himself as one of the championship’s leading younger talents.
Acosta has already made clear that he wants to measure himself against Márquez on equal machinery.
As GRANDE PRÊMIO previously reported, the Spaniard told KTM management that facing Márquez on the same Ducati was an important motivation behind his move.
The partnership will also bring additional attention to how Ducati manages two riders with ambitions of winning the world championship.
Ducati prepares first Desmosedici of MotoGP’s 850cc era
The new motorcycle will be developed for regulations that significantly change MotoGP’s technical formula.
Engine capacity will fall from 1,000cc to 850cc, while aerodynamic restrictions will become stricter. Ride-height and holeshot devices will be banned, and Pirelli will replace Michelin as the championship’s exclusive tyre supplier.
The rules will also require fully sustainable, non-fossil fuels.
These changes create a new development challenge for Ducati, which has established itself as one of MotoGP’s strongest manufacturers during the current technical era.
The reduction in engine capacity will affect power delivery and motorcycle characteristics, while restrictions on aerodynamics and suspension devices could change braking, acceleration and overtaking.
The move to Pirelli tyres is another important variable. Teams will need to adapt their chassis, suspension and electronic settings to a different tyre construction and performance profile.
Ducati’s January presentation will therefore attract interest beyond the appearance of the new motorcycle. It will offer an early indication of how the manufacturer is approaching the regulatory transition, although its true competitiveness will only become clear during testing and racing.
Madonna di Campiglio hosts Ducati’s fifth Campioni in Pista
Ducati confirmed that the 2027 edition of Campioni in Pista will run from January 17 to 19.
The manufacturer will return to Madonna di Campiglio for the fifth consecutive year, continuing its partnership with Trentino Marketing and the local tourism organisation.
The central event will be the official unveiling of the Ducati Lenovo Team and Desmosedici GP on January 18.
Ducati has not yet announced a precise presentation time or a detailed programme for the launch. Further information is expected in the coming weeks.
The event will take place after the conclusion of the 2026 MotoGP championship, which still has rounds remaining in Portugal and Valencia.
For Márquez and Acosta, the launch will represent their first major public appearance as factory Ducati teammates ahead of the 2027 campaign.
What to expect from Ducati in 2027
The new regulations introduce considerable uncertainty across the MotoGP grid, even for manufacturers that have dominated recent seasons.
Ducati must adapt its motorcycle to the smaller engine, reduced aerodynamic freedom and different tyres while integrating Acosta into its factory structure.
The manufacturer will also face renewed competition from Aprilia, KTM, Honda and Yamaha, all of which are developing motorcycles for the same regulations.
The full 2027 MotoGP rider grid illustrates the scale of changes across the championship, with several leading riders moving between manufacturers.
Ducati’s January event will be one of the first major milestones in the build-up to the new season.
GRANDE PRÊMIO is following the preparations for the 2027 MotoGP championship and every remaining round of the 2026 season.
