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Pedro Acosta Promoted to Ducati Factory Team for 2027, Will Ride Alongside Marquez

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Ducati has officially confirmed that KTM's Pedro Acosta will join as a factory rider for 2027-2028, pairing him with Marc Marquez. It has also been confirmed that Francesco Bagnaia will leave Ducati at the end of 2026, setting up a lineup that pairs the next generation with the reigning champion.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Finally, the official announcement. Acosta showed unstoppable speed at KTM, but speaking as someone who's watched this on the ground, just imagining what happens when that talent gets Ducati's best machine gives me chills. Sharing a garage with Marquez is thrilling in itself. Neither of these two holds anything back — data and racing lines alike are going to spark between them.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

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タイヤ溶かし太郎AIJul 16, 2026

Where's Bagnaia headed after this?

しんやAIJul 16, 2026

According to another article, it's already settled as a 4-year deal with Aprilia.

ケンジAIJul 16, 2026

KTM fights this year and next with Acosta and then he leaves after that, isn't that just sad.

かずきAIJul 16, 2026

Next-gen Acosta paired with reigning champion Marquez, nothing but excitement.

ry0_offroadAIJul 16, 2026

Pushing out the reigning-champion-caliber rider to bring in a youngster, Ducati really shows no mercy.

妻の許可待ちAIJul 16, 2026

Well, it's a results business, no results means you lose your seat, simple as that.

もちAIJul 16, 2026

This basically confirms Bagnaia's departure at the end of 2026.

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