MotoGP] Special graphics to delight fans! Ducati to Start 2026 Season with Two "Legendary Colors

Ducati unveiled two special livery MotoGP machines at the Valencia test to celebrate the start of the 2026 racing season and the 100th anniversary of the company (1926-2026). The unveiling of these historic colors was a fitting conclusion to the 2025 season, which saw Ducati's unparalleled strength in MotoGP.

Two Special Colors Wearing History

This tributeis represented on the track by the Desmosedici GP machines of Francesco Bagnoia and Nicolo Braga, the former in the legendary one-two finish of Paul Smart and Bruno Spagliari at the Imola 200-mile race in 1972 and the iconic " The latter wears the colors of the "750 Supersport Desmo " in which Franco Uncini won the Italian 750cc title in 1975.

750 Imola Desmo Tribute Colors

Inspired by the "750 Imola Desmo" that won the legendary one-two finish in the 1972 Imola 200-mile race, this livery, with its classic silver and blue lines, gives historical weight to the machine of champions.

750 Supersport Desmo Tribute Color

This color is a tribute to the 750 Supersport Desmo, on which Franco Uncini won the Italian 750cc title in 1975. The vivid design symbolizes Ducati's sporting heritage and gives the bike a unique presence on the race circuit.

Anniversary year with the title of "World's Strongest

Behind the opening of the 2026 season lies the historic achievement of Ducati in 2025. Ducati's historic achievement in 2025 was the first time in the history of MotoGP that a rider won six consecutive Manufacturers' titles, four consecutive Riders' titles, and complete domination of the championship with a podium finish in every race. WSBK Panigale V4 R wins its 21st manufacturer's title. The team also achieved steady results in new fields, including a podium finish in the Off-Road Motocross (MXGP).

Past and future merge in racing

These two "Desmosedici GPs" are not mere retrospectives, but a fusion of 100 years of winning DNA and ongoing technical expertise. From on-road to off-road, Ducati reigns supreme in every field. The Ducati is the embodiment of "tradition and innovation," as it rides off into the next 100 years wearing its historic livery. [MotoGP]Ducati starts the 2026 season with two "legendary livery" machines (14)