Get ready, MotoGP fans! The 2026 season is already gearing up, and the launch dates for some of the biggest teams are set. Ducati and Gresini are leading the charge, giving us a sneak peek at what's to come.
First up, Ducati Lenovo, with the reigning champion, Marc Marquez, and teammate Francesco Bagnaia, will reveal their new colors on January 19th in the stunning snowy mountains of Madonna di Campiglio, Italy. This event, known as 'Campioni in Pista,' is a traditional way for Ducati to kick off the season. Marc Marquez, fresh off dominating his debut season with Ducati, winning 11 grands prix and 15 Sprints, is ready to defend his title. But here's where it gets controversial... Marquez's season was cut short due to an injury after a collision. Can he bounce back?
Meanwhile, Bagnaia, a double world champion, faced some challenges with the GP25 bike last season. His highlight was a perfect weekend at Motegi, but a series of setbacks pushed him down to fifth in the championship.
Next, we head to the opposite end of the temperature scale. Gresini Racing has chosen Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for its team launch on the evening of January 31st, just before the official Sepang test begins. Alex Marquez, coming off a dream season with Gresini, will be riding a factory-spec Ducati in 2026. His teammate, Fermin Aldeguer, also secured a grand prix victory and took home the Rookie of the Year title.
And this is the part most people miss... Aprilia is also expected to unveil its 2026 livery in January.
Here's a quick rundown of the confirmed and anticipated launch dates:
- January 19th: Ducati Lenovo (Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia) - Italy
- January 31st: Gresini Racing (Alex Marquez, Fermin Aldeguer) - Malaysia
- TBC: Aprilia Racing (Marco Bezzecchi, Jorge Martin)
- TBC: Red Bull KTM (Pedro Acosta, Brad Binder)
- TBC: Pertamina VR46 (Fabio di Giannantonio, Franco Morbidelli)
- TBC: Monster Yamaha (Fabio Quartararo, Alex Rins)
- TBC: Trackhouse (Raul Fernandez, Ai Ogura)
- TBC: Honda HRC (Joan Mir, Luca Marini)
- TBC: Red Bull KTM Tech3 (Maverick Vinales, Enea Bastianini)
- TBC: LCR Honda (Johann Zarco, Diogo Moreira)
- TBC: Pramac Yamaha (Toprak Razgatlioglu, Jack Miller)
What are your predictions for the 2026 season? Do you think Marquez can dominate again, or will Bagnaia or another rider step up? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
