Marc Marquez’s victory at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix marked Ducati’s 100th victory in the first class of a Grand Prix. MotoGP News takes a look back at the Italian constructor’s history in MotoGP and compiles their best moments.
Ducati As constructors’ champion for the past six years in a row, the factory team has been dominant in recent times, taking four teams’ championships and three riders’ championships at the same time.
However, that era of success came decades after their debut in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, with the Bologna-based factory returning to the sport in 2003 with their Superbike project winning the world of motorsport.
Like famous riders Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner, George Lorenzo And Mark Marquez All have plied their trade with the iconic red brand, and here are some of the iconic moments that Borgo Pangale has brought fans to MotoGP.
Loris Capirossi – 2003 Catalan Grand Prix
For the first time in the premier class, the Ducati platform comes with its hands Loris Capirossi In the resurgent team’s first entry in Suzuka, and they didn’t have to wait long before they tasted the sweet success of a Grand Prix victory.
Five laps later, at the 2003 Catalan Grand Prix, Capirossi was involved in a fierce battle at the front of the pack, and thanks to a mistake by that year’s world champion, Valentino Rossi, he took a historic win by more than three seconds.
It was the Italian’s second win in the premier class and would prove to be the first of the team’s century.
Troy Bayliss – 2006 Valencia Grand Prix
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Following Sete Gibernau’s injury at the race in Portugal, Ducati brought in reigning World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss to take over at the end of the season.
To the shock of the paddock, Bayliss took second place and led the Ducati 1-2 with a stunning start to take his first and only victory in MotoGP.
It is considered one of the greatest legends in motorsport history. Bayliss has struggled in MotoGP for years, but has completely dominated the field with unfamiliar tires on a new bike.
Casey Stoner – 2007 Australian Grand Prix
Although Ducati claimed a win here and there, it failed to achieve success in a single season. But that all changed in 2007 when Casey Stoner joined the band.
The Australian won the Ducati riders’ title earlier in the race, P6 in Japan. Next up was the home Grand Prix at the famous Phillip Island circuit, and that’s where the real celebrations began.
He completely dominated the race weekend, taking pole position and riding a flawless race to win his home Grand Prix for the first time, all on a bike adorned by the white World Champion Livercity.
Andrea Dovizioso – 2017 Austrian Grand Prix
The 2017 MotoGP season took place at the height of Marc Marquez’s overall dominance of the premier class. While Yamaha tried to dethrone him in previous years, the 2017 campaign saw Ducati take its turn to slay the king.
Andrea Dovizioso He was tasked with the task, and took the top-flight Spaniard to the final race of the season. However, Ducati’s most memorable moment that year came at the Austrian Grand Prix.
The long rivalry between Dovizioso and Marquez came to an end in the final round of the East. The Honda ace went inside at the final corner, but the Italian had guessed his move and made the winning move by just 0.176s before crossing the line.
Francesco Bagnaia – 2022 Malaysian Grand Prix
Stoner was the only rider in history to bring the equestrian championship to Borgo Pangale. Francesco Bagnaia It produced the greatest fightback in MotoGP history.
The final win of the season came at the last round in Malaysia, which was crucial.
Starting from an exciting 9th on the grid, Bagnaya made a heroic holeshot in turn one to move up to second. He then survived an incredibly high-pressure encounter against Innea Bastianini to claim a hard-fought victory.
The Italian overcame a 91-point deficit in the final to lead the title race going into the season finale. Fabio Quatararo.
Marc Marquez – 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix
Ducati’s 100th win in MotoGP is also one of the most memorable, as is the wider story surrounding Marc Marquez’s fitness in the months leading up to the race.
The seven-time world champion was under heavy scrutiny when he arrived at Balaton Park, after undergoing two surgeries in less than a month.
With Aprilia dominating the top of the podium, Marquez put on a masterclass as he won both races that weekend and completely destroyed the confidence of his teammates.
To add the cherry on top, Marquez celebrated his 100th victory in a Grand Prix motorcycle race that weekend, making him the sport’s all-time great.
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