Rumor has it that Ducati could be set for several changes to its rider line-up for the 2027 MotoGP season.
Borgo Pangale Factory It will look to maintain its dominance in the 850cc class by winning every constructors’ title in 2027, going into 2026. But next year, their list may look very different.
Ducati They moved quickly MotoGP rider market To try and keep Mark Marquez In their factory lineup. Reports indicate that Marquez has signed a 2027 contract with DucatiPedro Acosta is set to replace Francesco Bagnaia after his departure from KTM.
Bagnaia seems to be Yamaha-bound After suffering a difficult 2025 season in GP25. In the year The Italian isn’t the only one who looks set to leave Ducati at the end of 2026, as does the Gresini rider. It looks like Alex Marquez will join KTMreplacing Acosta.
With Ducati’s roster set for change, several riders are looking to join the Borgo Pangale outfit for 2027, and one talent could be locked into the seat.
Jaime Algerswarri thinks David Alonso has ‘one foot in Ducati’ for 2027 MotoGP season
Moto2 Star David Alonso He caught the attention of the MotoGP paddock after his impressive performances in the lower categories.
After dominating Moto3 in 2024 with 14 wins in 20 races, he finished ninth in his first Moto2 season with one win and five podiums. In the year He is considered one of the favorites for the title, remaining with the CFMoto Aspar team in 2026.
The 19-year-old is targeting a move to MotoGP in 2027 and some teams have shown interest. Luigi Dellagna wants to sign Alonso for DucatiHe was impressed with his skills.
Former rider Jaime Alguersuari says the teenage sensation has ‘one foot in Ducati’ for 2027 and thinks the team is ‘not stupid’ about his talent.
he said. Motosan: “And pay attention: this year I am talking about two of the seven; the others each have their own issues.”
“Alonso says no, no, Alonso probably has one foot in the future at Ducati, but Ducati is not stupid, who knows better than the journalists, pundits and podcasters? It’s what he pays, buys, not the talent factory. I won’t spend my money if it’s not very good.”
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Ducati is facing competition from Honda to sign David Alonso.
Marc Marquez is backing Alonso for the Moto2 title. in 2026 with Aspar colleague Daniel Holgado. Come 2027, the seven-time MotoGP champion could be riding a Ducati next to the Colombian.
But Acosta will join one of the satellite outfits from the Moto2 star who is rumored to be joining Marquez at the factory team. Valentino Rossi Alonso is interested in the VR46. In the year 2027
Honda are interested in signing Alonso. And they are in a battle with Ducati for his signature. However, according to reports, it is the latter who are currently losing.
Alonso wants 10 times more than what Ducati can offer For 2027, the Colombian wants a ‘high rider salary’. If they were given Honda’s advanced financing, they would be able to meet his needs and take him on for the next season.
