Pedro Acosta has admitted racing alongside Marc Marquez would be a dream come true, saying it is not every day you get to stand on the other side of the pitwall from a nine time world champion. The KTM rider is widely expected to join Ducati from 2027, replacing Francesco Bagnaia at the factory team. Marquez has called Acosta the leader of the younger generation and special.
Former MotoGP team boss Livio Suppo has called Yamaha’s decision to switch to a V4 engine in 2026 courageous but warned only time will tell if the risky strategy succeeds. Suppo’s concern is that by developing both the 1000cc V4 and the 850cc machine simultaneously, Yamaha risks ending up doing two things poorly instead of one thing well. Star rider Fabio Quartararo is already rumoured to be heading to Honda for 2027.
Nicolo Bulega’s manager Alberto Martinelli says it is not impossible for the WorldSBK championship leader to reach MotoGP without Ducati, warning the team will not wait indefinitely for an offer. As of Portimao, Bulega had no written offers on the table despite talks with multiple teams. All three Ducati backed MotoGP teams appear close to finalising line ups that leave no room for the Italian.
Yamaha has signed Ai Ogura to partner Jorge Martin at its factory MotoGP team from 2027, replacing Alex Rins following Fabio Quartararo’s confirmed move to Honda. The 2024 Moto2 world champion is currently in his second MotoGP season with Trackhouse Racing on Aprilia machinery. Ogura’s departure leaves a vacancy at Trackhouse, with Raul Fernandez the most likely candidate to stay.
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Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks says MotoGP must take bold risks to grow its American audience, warning the sport has historically been too slow to make big changes. The only American team owner in MotoGP, Marks called on Liberty Media to act decisively when opportunities arise, backing the series’ new owners to accelerate expansion with their three, five and ten year growth strategy.
Former team manager Livio Suppo believes Pedro Acosta’s expected move to Ducati in 2027 could rejuvenate Marc Marquez, comparing the dynamic to Jorge Lorenzo’s arrival alongside Valentino Rossi at Yamaha in 2008. Rossi rose to the challenge of Lorenzo and secured back to back MotoGP titles in 2008 and 2009. Acosta is widely expected to join Ducati on a two year deal from 2027, replacing Francesco Bagnaia.
Bulega claimed his 11th WorldSBK pole position at Portimao, drawing level with Ben Spies. He also reached 26 career wins, drawing level with Doug Polen, with Chaz Davies next on 28. With six wins from six races and 10 on the bounce overall, Bulega is on course to challenge some of the most significant records in WorldSBK history across the remaining 10 rounds. Jonathan Rea’s all time marks are now in sight.
Ducati admits it is playing catch up to Aprilia in 2026 but insists the title fight is not over. The Bologna factory debuted an Aprilia inspired wing at Austin as it scrambles to close the gap. Meanwhile, questions are growing over Gresini’s long term future with Ducati, with the satellite team having explored alternatives. After 88 straight podiums, Ducati’s grip on MotoGP is loosening fast.
Marc Marquez is blaming himself, not the Ducati GP26, for his troubled start to 2026. Still managing the shoulder injury he suffered at the 2025 Indonesian GP, Marquez admits he cannot ride naturally in the opening laps and has settled into an unnatural position on the bike. Carlos Checa says something is wrong, while Dovizioso fears there may be no permanent solution. Marquez sits fifth, 36 points adrift.