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Romain Febvre Confirms He Will Leave Kawasaki After 2026 MXGP Season, Ducati Move Rumored

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2025 MXGP champion Romain Febvre has announced he will leave Kawasaki Racing Team after the 2026 season, ending a seven-year partnership. The 34-year-old currently sits second in the championship after the Lommel round in Belgium, still fighting for the title. His destination hasn't been officially confirmed, but reports say talks with Ducati are underway.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Seven years on Kawasaki, and the man drops an exit announcement in the middle of a title fight — that's a hell of a call to make from inside the pit box. He's still sitting P2 at 34, and I respect the fight in that. I've seen it from the inside: riders who announce a move often ride harder from corner entry to exit right after. I'm actually more hyped for the rest of the season now.