18 January 2027: Ducati team launch with Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta

Ahead of the first MotoGP test of 2027, which takes place on 31 January and 1 February at the Sepang International Circuit, the teams will unveil their bikes and riders for the coming season at the start of the year. This time round, these events are particularly exciting, as the 850cc prototypes for the new MotoGP era will be unveiled. What’s more, many riders will be switching manufacturers next year.

As far as the first milestone of the new season is concerned, the Ducati works team is breaking with tradition and, as is customary, is setting aside three days for the occasion. For the official team presentation, the ‘Reds’ will once again – for the fifth time already – travel to the Italian winter sports resort of Madonna di Campiglio in 2027, where, from 17 to 19 January, under the banner ‘Campioni in Pista’, the new prototype for next year will be unveiled.

18 January 2027: Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta unveil the 850cc Ducati

On 18 January, Marc Marquez will unveil the 850cc Desmosedici for Ducati Lenovo. He will be joined by a new team-mate, Pedro Acosta. The 22-year-old will be seen wearing the official team colours for the first time at this event.

Ducati Corse CEO Gigi Dall’Igna, Ducati Lenovo team manager Davide Tardozzi and other high-ranking representatives of the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer – led by Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali – will also be in attendance at this event. For Ducati, this is much more than just the presentation of the official MotoGP team for the coming season – the iconic brand is celebrating itself. Journalists and partners will once again be invited to the Italian Alps.

The Ducati Lenovo team presentation on 18 January can be followed by guests on site and via livestream online. Afterwards, as every year, there will be skiing and celebrations against the backdrop of the impressive mountain scenery.

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