Pedro Acosta will be Marc Márquez's new teammate. Agreement with the Ducati Lenovo Team until 2028

• Among the most talented riders in the MotoGP nursery, the Spaniard will race with Ducati in the 2027 and 2028 seasons
• Pedro, born in 2004, will make his debut on the factory team's Desmosedici GP bike

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, June 24th, 2026 – Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that has reached an agreement with Pedro Acosta for the next two years. At the end of the current season, the Spanish rider will join the Ducati Lenovo Team, where he 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.

This choice recognizes the skills of the Spaniard, considered one of the strongest riders of his generation, having won both world titles in Moto3 and Moto2 in just three years since his debut in the World Championship. Pedro also 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.

Claudio Domenicali, CEO Ducati Motor Holding
“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. We have always liked him and have been following him for some time, both for what he has achieved on track and for his direct and easy-going personality, which we are sure will make Ducatisti fall in love with him once he is dressed in red. We believe that, alongside Marc, he represents the ideal complement for a team that - building on its history and on the results achieved in recent years - wants to continue playing a leading role in the future and remain a source of admiration, respect and support for Ducati fans all around the world.”

Luigi Dall'Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse
“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. Pedro, in addition to being an undisputed talent, has demonstrated extraordinary precocity. In just under six years in the Championship, he has won two titles in the lower classes and achieved truly convincing performances in MotoGP. His arrival in the Team will be a stimulus for everyone; he will help us grow, and we will support him on the path to full maturity as a rider. I am confident that, with the encouragement of our Team and given the right amount of time, his contribution, for sure, will ensure a further step forward in terms of performance and goals.”