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Miguel Oliveira believes Ducati “is still going to be the favourite” despite MotoGP’s 2027 technical overhaul.
Ducati, having secured the triple crown of 2025 MotoGP titles, remains a strong contender to break its own record for Grand Prix victories in a single season, despite Marc Marquez’s current injury. With 16 GP wins out of 18 rounds, including Fermin Aldeguer’s recent victory in Mandalika, Ducati is on an impressive streak. Only Johann Zarco’s Honda win at Le Mans and Marco Bezzecchi’s Aprilia triumph at Silverstone have interrupted Ducati’s dominance this season. The team’s existing record of 19 wins in a season, achieved last year, is still within reach with four more rounds to go in the 2025 championship.
Looking ahead to 2027, Ducati is expected to maintain its status as the favorite, with Miguel Oliveira expressing confidence in the team’s capabilities despite upcoming technical rule changes. As speculation swirls about the ‘big reset’ for 2027, Ducati’s strong performance this year suggests they will adapt well to the new regulations. Currently leading the riders’ standings with Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez, and Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati continues to demonstrate its prowess in MotoGP racing.
As the season progresses, Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta are also putting up strong performances, with Ducati aiming to secure both the riders’ and constructors’ titles for the fifth consecutive year.
