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Watch as MotoGP champion Marc Marquez and team-mate Francesco Bagnaia unveil Ducati’s 2026 livery.
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez started his 2026 activities with Ducati Lenovo at the team launch in Madonna di Campiglio, alongside Francesco Bagnaia.
The factory Ducati duo unveiled their new GP26 livery in a special ceremony marking Ducati’s 100th anniversary, celebrated with “white stripes for a century of passion and speed”.
Marquez, a six-time MotoGP champion, dominated his debut season at Ducati with superior pace and a series of wins that secured his ninth world title.
However, his season was cut short due to injuries sustained in a crash at Mandalika, requiring surgery and ruling him out of the remaining races.
Meanwhile, Bagnaia struggled with braking and front-end feeling issues during the season, dropping from podium contention to fighting just to score points.
Despite challenges, Marquez’s careful recovery and Bagnaia’s determination set the stage for an intriguing 2026 MotoGP season ahead.
