CEO Claudio Domenicali says Ducati will be considering a sit-down line-up after the 2026 Sepang test, and KTM’s Pedro Acosta isn’t the only name on their list.
The 21-year-old has been widely linked with a move to Borgo Pangale for the 2027 season. Ducati They are expected to be released now Francesco Bagnaia At the end of the contract. In fact, it has been said. Ducati are signing Acosta.with him KTM The contract has also expired.
Acosta After emerging as one of the brightest talents on the grid without a bike he felt could compete for top prizes, he attracted widespread interest in the MotoGP paddock. But Ducati looks set to win the race to sign Acosta to a two-year contract.
It is believed that Ducati is waiting to complete a new two-year contract Mark Marquez Before they get Acosta to put him in the pen in the coming days or weeks. Christmas Sunday It is clear that Ducati has not made a final decision on who will pair up with Marquez in red in 2027.
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Domenicali is a big fan of Acosta and that’s what the KTM rider has achieved in his world championship career. Ducati CEO Domenicali previously said Acosta would “definitely” be the MotoGP champion.After winning the 2021 Moto3 title and also the 2023 Moto2 title.
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But Domenicali says Ducati are considering where World Superbike racing belongs. Nicolo opens. In line with their MotoGP plans, the Italian brand is trying to sign the “most promising” rider from 2027 with Marquez. Bulega will help Ducati develop their 850cc bike for 2027.
Domenicali said. Sky ItalyThere are still a few days and we will pass this test session and then we will see what happens. But yes, not many (options).
“Niccolò, for example, is someone we’re very worried about who will be part of our 2026 program, and I think that will happen during the renewal phase. Anyway, he’s interested, so we’ve worked well together.
“If we were to test the 2027 bike with Pirellis with a smaller displacement and closer to superbike power, I think Niccolo is really perfect.
Nicolo is one of the guys we are looking at. Of course we have him in the team and there are a lot of rumors about Pedro. But basically, these are just a few possible names.
“The jobs of the people running the team are trying to put the most promising riders on the best bikes ever, and that’s what we’re trying to do.”
Claudio Domenicali admits ‘not all is well’ with Marc Marquez’s new Ducati contract
Domenicali spoke about where Ducati stand regarding Marquez’s new contract, with the 32-year-old currently a free agent at the end of 2026. Ducati bosses said Marquez’s contract was their “priority”.After winning 11 races for the 2025 trophy.
Marquez has agreed a new two-year contract with Ducati and is expected to lead in 2027 in 850cc regulations. But Domenicali recalled that after revealing their 2026 bike, Ducati had made progress in their negotiations with Marquez, but “it’s not everything”.
Domenicali added: “We have made some progress since the approach and we are definitely getting closer. Not everything is good yet, but we are not far.”
