Ducati Celebrates 100 Years with New 2026 MotoGP Machine
Published: Jan 20, 2026
Jaceline
Writer
Ducati has unveiled its 2026 MotoGP machine, featuring a retro-inspired livery to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia will ride the new Desmosedici GP as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
Ducati has officially unveiled its 2026 MotoGP bike at Madonna di Campiglio, with factory riders Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia revealing the latest version of the Desmosedici GP. The launch comes ahead of pre-season testing and the start of the 2026 championship. Source: https://www.motorsport.com/
To mark its 100th anniversary, Ducati introduced a retro-inspired white-striped livery, echoing designs used on both its road and race bikes over the decades. The color scheme also marks a return to the brand’s early MotoGP styles before the all-red look was adopted in 2019. Source: https://www.motorsport.com/ Check out more photos here.
Following a dominant 2025 season, in which Ducati won 17 grands prix and 19 sprint races, the team enters 2026 as a clear championship contender. With an engine freeze in place and major regulation changes coming in 2027, the focus for the new bike is on reliability and optimizing performance within current rules.
Marquez and Bagnaia, together holding 12 world titles, will once again headline Ducati’s official squad. Both riders aim to start the new season strongly, continuing the team’s championship momentum while celebrating a century of Ducati racing heritage.
