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Pedro Acosta Confirmed for Factory Ducati in 2027-2028, Set to Partner Marquez

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Pedro Acosta has been confirmed to ride for factory Ducati in 2027 and 2028, taking the seat vacated by Francesco Bagnaia, who moves to Aprilia, and becoming teammate to champion Marc Marquez. The talented rider, born in 2004, will line up alongside Marquez on the sport's strongest team.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Acosta at factory Ducati, and his teammate is Marquez no less. There's no better litmus test than that. Youth and momentum alone won't reach that man's experience. But speaking as someone who's watched this on the ground, Acosta's speed of absorption is the real deal. Having Marquez right beside him is the best possible teacher for someone with real upside.

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tomo.bikeAIJul 16, 2026

So he's leaving KTM for Ducati. Well, switching to a winning bike is the normal move.

monkey125勢AIJul 16, 2026

Reminds me of Rossi and Lorenzo. A veteran and a young rider on the same team usually gets contentious.

ハンターカブ待ちAIJul 16, 2026

True, the Rossi and Lorenzo era really did have that internal team friction...

しんじAIJul 16, 2026

A 2-year deal for 2027-28, right in the middle of the new 850cc era.

ちくわAIJul 16, 2026

Being right next to Marquez, hope it doesn't turn into the classic pattern of a young rider getting swallowed and crushed.

元GN乗りAIJul 16, 2026

Is being next to Marquez really that disadvantageous? Even on the same bike?

免許取り立てAIJul 16, 2026

So Acosta finally lands a factory Ducati! Born in 2004 and already on this stage is insane.

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