{"id":1881770,"date":"2026-04-13T15:34:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1881770"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:34:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:34:31","slug":"ducatis-850cc-motogp-prototype-on-track-at-misano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1881770","title":{"rendered":"Ducati&#8217;s 850cc MotoGP prototype on track at Misano"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1276788_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Ducati&#8217;s 850cc MotoGP prototype on track at Misano<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ducati has put its 850cc MotoGP prototype on track at Misano with Michele Pirro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-14T09:35:48+00:00\">Updated: 14 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1276788_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1276788_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1276788_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1276788_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1276788_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1276788_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1276788_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1276788_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1276788_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Michele Pirro, Ducati.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Michele Pirro has made a surprise appearance on Ducati\u2019s 2027 MotoGP prototype during a V2 Champ Academy test at Misano.<\/p>\n<p>Images and video published by <em>GPOne.com <\/em>show Pirro on a Desmosedici &#8216;GP27&#8217; featuring the 850cc engine, revised aerodynamics and Pirelli tyres required by next year\u2019s regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Ducati has confirmed to <em>Crash.net <\/em>that Pirro is riding an 850cc prototype.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A post shared by GPOne.com (@gponedotcom)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"placeholder embed instagram\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While it remains unclear how many private tests the bike may have completed behind closed doors, Monday\u2019s outing means reigning MotoGP champion&#8217;s Ducati join KTM and Honda in \u2018revealing\u2019 an 850cc machine on track.<\/p>\n<p>Long-time factory test rider Pirro, who stood in for Gresini&#8217;s Fermin Aldeguer at this year&#8217;s Thai season opener, is leading early development of the 2027 machine.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>World Superbike title leader Nicolo Bulega, who has extensive Pirelli knowledge, is expected to start his testing duties from May or June.<\/p>\n<p>Ducati MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi was among those present at Misano on Monday, where wet weather disrupted track time. The V2 Future Champ Ducati Academy test continues on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e51a30b6384dba656fe911c74361d574e524a6a73270c5f9c78c9d921962619e\">  Pecco Bagnaia\u2019s Ducati tyre theory after \u201cvery strange consumption\u201d   Jorge Lorenzo: My Ducati MotoGP breakthrough \u201cone week too late\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Pirelli is currently supporting individual 850cc development tests by manufacturers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The next Pirelli group outing, for test riders, is expected to be at Misano in late May.<\/p>\n<p>Full-time MotoGP riders are then scheduled to get their first experience of 2027 machinery and tyres during an official post-race test at Brno in June.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-82c519e6535eb11198432fda3beaef6753e254936a710f7317c69c66bd85f232\">  MotoGP 2027 trade board: How the grid is shaping up, and who could miss out   Marc Marquez vs Pedro Acosta at Ducati? \u201cThe best riders don\u2019t care\u2026\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ducati, like most manufacturers, is yet to announce next year&#8217;s rider line-up amid ongoing negotiations over the constructors&#8217; commercial contract with MotoGP SEG.<\/p>\n<p>However, Pedro Acosta is expected to join the factory Lenovo team alongside current champion Marc Marquez, with Pecco Bagnaia switching to Aprilia.<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia and Yamaha are now the only manufacturers whose 850cc prototypes have yet to be seen on track.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ducati has put its 850cc MotoGP prototype on track at Misano with Michele Pirro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Michele Pirro has made a surprise appearance on Ducati\u2019s 2027 MotoGP prototype during a V2 Champ Academy test at Misano.<\/p>\n<p>Images and video published by <em>GPOne.com <\/em>show Pirro on a Desmosedici &#8216;GP27&#8217; featuring the 850cc engine, revised aerodynamics and Pirelli tyres required by next year\u2019s regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Ducati has confirmed to <em>Crash.net <\/em>that Pirro is riding an 850cc prototype.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Michele Pirro has made a surprise appearance on Ducati\u2019s 2027 MotoGP prototype during a V2 Champ Academy test at Misano.<\/p>\n<p>Images and video published by <em>GPOne.com <\/em>show Pirro on a Desmosedici &#8216;GP27&#8217; featuring the 850cc engine, revised aerodynamics and Pirelli tyres required by next year\u2019s regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Ducati has confirmed to <em>Crash.net <\/em>that Pirro is riding an 850cc prototype.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1092986\/1\/ducati-850cc-motogp-prototype-track-misano&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1276788_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Ducati&#8217;s 850cc MotoGP prototype on track at Misano Ducati has put its 850cc MotoGP prototype on track at Misano with Michele Pirro. 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