Bagnaia out at Ducati: 2027 free agency sparks MotoGP gold rush
Reigning two-time MotoGP champion Pecco Bagnaia will leave Ducati after 2026, ending a dynasty and igniting a brutal 2027 rider market scramble.
Ducati has confirmed that Francesco 'Pecco' Bagnaia will depart the factory team at the end of the 2026 season, ending a partnership that delivered two premier-class world titles. The announcement, made public on June 24, 2026, signals the conclusion of Bagnaia’s tenure with Ducati Corse, the team he joined at his MotoGP debut. The Italian rider, 28, secured back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024, cementing Ducati’s dominance in the premier class during his tenure.
