Romain Febvre to Join Ducati Official MXGP Team for 2027-2028 Seasons
Reigning MXGP World Champion Romain Febvre will ride for the Red Bull Ducati Factory MXGP Team in 2027 and 2028.
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What Happened
Ducati Corse Off-Road announced that Romain Febvre will ride for the Red Bull Ducati Factory MXGP Team in 2027 and 2028. Febvre, the reigning MXGP World Champion, will pilot the Ducati Desmo450 MX. The team is managed by Louis Vosters.
Debut in FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship
Third place in MX2 world championship standings
Moved up to premier class (MXGP) and won first world title
Second place in MXGP standings
Second place in MXGP standings
26 Grand Prix victories, 97 podiums, 4 GP of Nations wins
Over his career in MXGP and MX2
Previously from Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.
Ducati has been strengthening its off-road racing program. Just days before signing Febvre, Ducati riders Calvin Vlaanderen and Ferruccio Zanchi achieved top-ten finishes in MXGP and MX2 qualifying at the British Grand Prix, marking the brand's competitive return to Foxhills after 26 years.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.'s official releases.
Why this matters
Romain Febvre, the reigning MXGP World Champion, is joining Ducati's factory team, signaling the brand's serious commitment to off-road racing. Febvre brings two world titles and extensive experience, positioning Ducati as a top contender in the 2027 and 2028 championships.
Terms in This Story
- MXGP
- The premier class of the FIM Motocross World Championship.
- MX2
- A support class in the Motocross World Championship for younger or less experienced riders.
- Desmo450 MX
- Ducati's competition motocross motorcycle with a 450cc engine.
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