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MotoGP 2027 Silly Season Shakeup: Pedro Acosta Joins Ducati, Bagnaia Heads to Aprilia

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A major move has been confirmed for the 2027 MotoGP season. Pedro Acosta will leave KTM to join the Ducati factory team, taking over from Francesco Bagnaia — the first time the two-time world champion has ridden anything other than a KTM. In the resulting domino effect, Bagnaia has signed a four-year deal with Aprilia, significantly redrawing the grid's balance of power.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Finally, this massive shuffle has arrived. Acosta jumping out of KTM for the factory Ducati, Bagnaia going to Aprilia for four years — honestly, I got chills. A two-time champion riding something other than orange for the first time. Speaking from what I've seen firsthand, once real talent gets the strongest machine, there's no stopping them. 2027 is going to be something else.