MotoGP: Ducati Reveals 2026 Desmosedici GP26 in Red and White Livery

Ducati has officially lifted the covers off its 2026 MotoGP bike, the Desmosedici GP26, as the build-up to the new season begins across the paddock. The Italian manufacturer revealed the machine during its team launch event in Italy, giving fans an early look at the colours it will race with next year. The GP26 features a red and white livery that links directly to Ducati’s centenary celebrations in 2026, marking 100 years since the brand was founded. Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia were present at the unveiling, wearing their new riding suits alongside the bike.

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The Desmosedici GP26 continues with Ducati’s familiar red base, a colour that has defined the brand’s MotoGP identity for years. For 2026, the design adds twin white stripes running along the fairing, bringing a clear retro reference without changing the bike’s overall shape. The white sections also appear on the rider number panels, which now feature revised fonts and updated positioning.

The red and white theme forms part of Ducati’s centenary identity for 2026. The company has tied the livery to its history, drawing inspiration from earlier production and racing motorcycles. The design reflects Ducati’s long journey since its founding in 1926, linking past machines with its current MotoGP programme.

Marc Marquez will head into the 2026 season as the defending MotoGP world champion after his successful 2025 campaign. The Spanish rider aims to continue his title run in the new colours. Alongside him, Francesco Bagnaia returns to the factory garage after a season that delivered mixed results.

With major technical changes expected in 2027, development for this season remains controlled, putting focus on consistency and race execution. Ducati enters the year with strong recent results behind it and will look to carry that momentum forward as the new MotoGP season takes shape.