BK8 Gresini Racing – Ducati Desmosedici GP
At the heart of BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP's competitive success lies the Ducati Desmosedici GP – arguably the most advanced and competitive motorcycle in the MotoGP World Championship. As a Ducati satellite team, Gresini Racing has access to the manufacturer's cutting-edge technology, giving riders Álex Márquez and Fermín Aldeguer machinery capable of winning races at any circuit on the calendar.
The Ducati Desmosedici GP is renowned for its extraordinary straight-line speed, exceptional aerodynamic package, and versatility across different circuit types. The V4 engine configuration produces staggering power output while advances in electronics, aerodynamics, and chassis development have made Ducati the benchmark against which all other MotoGP manufacturers are measured.
For 2026, the BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati wears a striking new livery unveiled at the team's launch event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Described by the team as "Pure Essence", the design philosophy abandons chrome elements in favour of a cleaner, more aggressive light-blue and black colour scheme. The BK8 News branding features prominently on the fairings, giving the motorcycle a bold visual identity that stands out on the television broadcast.
Our Ducati is a championship-winning machine. Combined with Álex and Fermín, we have everything we need to fight at the front in 2026.
In 2025, the Ducati Desmosedici GP in BK8 Gresini Racing hands delivered 4 Grand Prix victories, 3 Sprint race wins, and a total of 33 podiums – numbers that placed the team among the very best in the entire MotoGP paddock. The technical results translated into extraordinary TV exposure metrics, with Gresini achieving the second-best overall television visibility among all MotoGP teams.
Michelin's role as the official MotoGP tyre supplier adds another layer of technical precision, with BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP working closely with Michelin engineers to optimise tyre performance across all track conditions and circuit configurations.
