Ducati has unveiled its 2026 MotoGP line-up, with reigning World Champion Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia piloting the new Desmosedici GP in a special Rosso Centenario livery celebrating 100 years of Ducati.
The Ducati Lenovo Team presentation took place on 19 January at PalaCampiglio in Italy, with reigning champion Marc Marquez and two-time champion Francesco Bagnaia confirmed as the factory team riders for the upcoming season.
The Desmosedici GP 2026 sports a special matte Rosso Centenario colour scheme with double white stripes to mark Ducati’s centenary year (1926-2026). The shade of red matches that used on the 1949 Ducati 60, the manufacturer’s first complete motorcycle, and the 1955 Gran Sport Marianna, Ducati’s first purpose-built racer designed by Fabio Taglioni.
The livery was designed by Aldo Drudi in collaboration with Centro Stile Ducati, featuring white stripes that wrap around the bike’s distinctive front air intake.
The three-day event featured the official team presentation followed by a public meet-and-greet in Piazza Sissi with both riders.
Activities included skiing for team members and guests, with Bagnaia joining former alpine ski champion Giorgio Rocca for the traditional race, while Marquez opted for a walk to Lake Nambino.
An immersive exhibition at the Dolomieu Observatory showcased 70 years of Ducati racing history, featuring bikes ranging from the 1955 Gran Sport Marianna 125 to the MotoE V21L electric motorcycle. Highlights included the 900 SS IOM TT, the championship-winning 851 F90, Desmosedici GP machines, and the Panigale V4 R.
“Campioni in Pista has become a symbolic event for Ducati,” said Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding. “Looking ahead to the season that is about to begin, with Marc and Pecco, we are lining up two absolute benchmark riders, with talent and a winning mentality.”
The 2026 MotoGP season begins with the Grand Prix of Thailand on 1 March.
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