Ducati unveils its colors for the 2026 MotoGP season

Ducati unveiled the livery of its Desmosedici GP26 at a presentation held in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, attended by Marc Márquez, Francesco Bagnaia, and Michele Pirro, among others. The 2026 season marks Ducati's centenary, a historic anniversary directly reflected in the Desmosedici GP26's livery. The machine sports a matte centenary red, enhanced by a double white stripe, a nod to the original red of the Borgo Panigale brand.

After an exceptional 2025 season, marked by 13 Grand Prix victories, 16 Sprint victories and 23 podium finishes, Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia will defend the colors of Ducati with this livery specially designed for the anniversary of the Italian manufacturer.

The duo now form the most decorated pair in Ducati's history, with nine championships in MotoGP Together, the most successful team on the grid will also be aiming for its 100th MotoGP victory with its two champions. Finally, the 2026 season also looks set to be crucial in the development of the future 2027 Ducati, on the eve of a major regulation change in MotoGP.

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The objectives for 2026

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati, is for his part confident as the 2026 season approaches. With Marc and Pecco, we have two extraordinary champions, driven by extremely strong motivations and objectives, ready to seek new confirmations and important answers. »

For his second season in red, Marc Márquez is approaching 2026 with ambition. 2025 was a pivotal moment in my life and career. A challenge met against all odds, primarily to prove to myself that I could win again. I don't place much importance on numbers and records, but 2026 represents an additional challenge. " confides number 93.

He pursues : “Confirming my position will be even more difficult. However, we have the ability to get the most out of the Desmosedici GP package, which is the most competitive and reliable. My first objective is to fully regain my feel and confidence after my injury. Then, I'll put on a good show on the track with Ducati, whose colors I will try to honor as best I can again this year. During the first test sessions, the feeling was more than positive. Malaysia will, however, be the first real test of the season.” »

After a difficult 2025 season, Francesco Bagnaia begins his sixth year as a Ducati factory rider. I'm leaving behind a complicated but extremely rewarding year, one that taught me a great deal and further strengthened my desire to get back on track as soon as possible with the new Desmosedici GP. It was important to push through to the end, never give up, face every situation head-on, and learn from every experience., says the Italian. The 2026 season will be particularly significant. It's another opportunity to demonstrate our full potential during Ducati's centenary year, with a truly impressive livery. I'm counting down the hours until the first test. I'm very happy to be back with the whole team and to get back to work, ready to be among the key players and have some fun. »

The next deadlines

Their first official meeting of the season will take place at the end of the month during the Shakedown of the 2026 season. From January 29 to 31, the test riders of each manufacturer, the rookies and the representatives of the D-tier factories (Yamaha) will therefore return to the track in Sepang (Malaysia).

Until then, the next MotoGP presentation for the 2026 season will be held on January 21, with the unveiling of the Trackhouse Racing Aprilia and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP teams, organized in Jakarta (Indonesia).

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