After months of speculation, Ducati has confirmed Pedro Acosta as Francesco Bagnaia's replacement, pairing the Spaniard with Marc Marquez for MotoGP's all-new 2027 era.
The worst-kept secret in MotoGP is finally official, with Francesco Bagnaia leaving Ducati at the end of 2026 and the door now appearing open for Pedro Acosta's expected move to the factory team.
Last week MotoGP confirmed it would be leaving Phillip Island after 2026, and some riders have already had their say on the move to the Adelaide Street Circuit.