Pedro Acosta to Join Ducati Lenovo Team as Teammate to Marc Márquez from 2027 Season
Ducati signs Pedro Acosta as Marc Márquez's teammate for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons, strengthening its factory team with a young talent.
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What Happened
Ducati Corse has announced an agreement with Spanish rider Pedro Acosta to join the Ducati Lenovo Team for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons. Acosta, who debuted in MotoGP in 2024, will ride the factory Desmosedici GP bike alongside Marc Márquez after the current season ends. The 22-year-old has already won world titles in Moto3 and Moto2 and earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2024.
“Pedro is undoubtedly one of the most talented young riders in the MotoGP paddock. At just 22 years old, he is the kind of rider with whom a new and exciting chapter can be written.”
“Pedro represents the ideal candidate for the future of the Ducati Lenovo Team. After Marc's confirmation, we wanted to add a young and fast rider to the Desmosedici GP development project.”
Why this matters
This move shows Ducati's commitment to investing in rising MotoGP stars alongside a champion like Marc Márquez, signaling a strong future for the team.
Terms in This Story
- MotoGP
- The premier class of motorcycle road racing, featuring the fastest prototype bikes.
- Desmosedici GP
- Ducati's factory racing motorcycle used in MotoGP.
- Ducati Lenovo Team
- Ducati's official factory racing team in MotoGP, sponsored by Lenovo.
- Rookie of the Year
- An award given to the best first-year rider in a MotoGP season.
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