Pedro Acosta will join the Factory Ducati MotoGP team in 2027. He replaces Pecco Bagnaia, who leaves Ducati at the end of the year.
What happened?
Ducati Corse announced the agreement with Pedro Acosta for the next two years.
Why it matters for Pedro Acosta
At just 22 years old, Pedro Acosta is considered one of the most talented young riders in the MotoGP paddock, having won both world titles in Moto3 and Moto2 in just three years since his debut in the World Championship.
What comes next?
Pedro Acosta will ride the Borgo Panigale-based team's factory Desmosedici GP bike, further strengthening Ducati's racing project and confirming the company's commitment to investing in the best young talents in MotoGP.
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, said Pedro Acosta is undoubtedly one of the most talented young riders in the MotoGP paddock.
Luigi Dall'Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse, believes Pedro Acosta represents the ideal candidate for the future of the Ducati Lenovo Team.
Pedro Acosta impressed in his Premier Class debut, winning the Rookie of the Year title in 2024, finishing fourth in the overall standings in 2025, and achieving 13 podiums.
The Spanish rider will join the Ducati Lenovo Team, where he will ride alongside Marc Márquez.
Ducati's racing project will be strengthened with Pedro Acosta's arrival, as he brings a new and exciting chapter to the team.
The agreement with Pedro Acosta is for the next two years, until 2028.
Pedro Acosta's skills and talents have been recognized by Ducati, who believe he has the potential to achieve great things in the MotoGP paddock.
The Ducati Lenovo Team is committed to investing in the best young talents in MotoGP, and Pedro Acosta is a prime example of this commitment.
Pedro Acosta's arrival at the Ducati Lenovo Team will be a stimulus for everyone, and he will help the team grow and achieve their goals.
The future of the Ducati Lenovo Team looks bright with Pedro Acosta on board, and fans can expect exciting things to come from the team in the next two years.