{"id":1899669,"date":"2026-04-23T16:42:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1899669"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:42:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:42:30","slug":"gigi-dalligna-reveals-his-first-impression-of-2027-ducati-motogp-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1899669","title":{"rendered":"Gigi Dall\u2019Igna reveals his first impression of 2027 Ducati MotoGP bike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.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>Gigi Dall\u2019Igna reveals his first impression of 2027 Ducati MotoGP bike<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Gigi Dall\u2019Igna says his first impression of Ducati\u2019s 850cc MotoGP bike was \u201cvery good\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-23T17:42:30+01:00\">23 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_1297664_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.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>Gigi Dall&#8217;Igna, 2026 MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; 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 dir=\"ltr\">Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall\u2019Igna has revealed his \u201cfirst impression\u201d of Ducati\u2019s 2027 MotoGP bike.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2027, of course, marks the biggest rules shake-up in over a decade in MotoGP as Michelin is replaced by Pirelli as the sole tyre manufacturer, the aerodynamic rules become marginally more strict, fuel must be 100 per cent renewable, ride height devices are banned, and \u2013 most significantly \u2013 engine displacement is reduced to 850cc from 1,000cc.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ducati was able recently to test its 850cc prototype with Michele Pirro at Misano. Being a private test, details are obviously fairly scarce, but Dall\u2019Igna has spoken about the bike at Jerez ahead of this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix (24\u201326 April).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMy first impression with the bike was very good,\u201d Dall\u2019Igna told Motorsport.com.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cEverything worked well, and the bike is ready for further testing.\u201d<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">Dall\u2019Igna added that testing will continue \u201cnext week\u201d. Motorsport.com reports that Michele Pirro will ride and that the tests will be conducted with Pirelli\u2019s current development MotoGP tyres and 100 per cent renewable fuel, being developed in Ducati\u2019s case by its long-term fuel partner Shell, that will be mandatory from next season.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHe&#8217;ll have the entire package we have now,\u201d said Dall\u2019Igna. \u201cThe new [850cc] engine, the aerodynamics, without any aids or height adjustment devices \u2013 practically everything.\u201d<\/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-cdd06e6167ddf6c12e5faf0dd22a8ef9201ace105f7ab82b71a9ef0f52e513dc\">  Pecco Bagnaia offers worrying Ducati &#8220;DNA&#8221; MotoGP insight   Marc Marquez shows COTA wound ahead of Spanish MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Motorsport.com reports, additionally, that the test next week will take place at Mugello and that Honda will be present there as well with Takaaki Nakagami.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In contrast, Aprilia will test its 850cc bikes at Jerez next week after the official MotoGP test on Monday and the Moto3 test on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For Aprilia, this Jerez test will be the first opportunity for its test rider, Lorenzo Savadori, to ride its new 850cc MotoGP bike. Other than Aprilia, only Yamaha, which this year is in its first season running V4-powered machinery in MotoGP, has been so late to debut its 850cc bike.<\/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-f57c148204473f9e4feca1215be397c1ddac23941b08b69224df5ae52b8be917\">  Marc Marquez \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d   Pecco Bagnaia seeking 2022-style turnaround at \u201cone of the classics\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">KTM, on the other hand, was the first brand to debut its 850, doing so at Jerez last December.<\/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<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ducati<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">MotoGP<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div 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our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\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\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Gigi Dall\u2019Igna says his first impression of Ducati\u2019s 850cc MotoGP bike was \u201cvery good\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall\u2019Igna has revealed his \u201cfirst impression\u201d of Ducati\u2019s 2027 MotoGP bike.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2027, of course, marks the biggest rules shake-up in over a decade in MotoGP as Michelin is replaced by Pirelli as the sole tyre manufacturer, the aerodynamic rules become marginally more strict, fuel must be 100 per cent renewable, ride height devices are banned, and \u2013 most significantly \u2013 engine displacement is reduced to 850cc from 1,000cc.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ducati was able recently to test its 850cc prototype with Michele Pirro at Misano. Being a private test, details are obviously fairly scarce, but Dall\u2019Igna has spoken about the bike at Jerez ahead of this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix (24\u201326 April).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMy first impression with the bike was very good,\u201d Dall\u2019Igna told Motorsport.com.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cEverything worked well, and the bike is ready for further testing.\u201d<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">Dall\u2019Igna added that testing will continue \u201cnext week\u201d. Motorsport.com reports that Michele Pirro will ride and that the tests will be conducted with Pirelli\u2019s current development MotoGP tyres and 100 per cent renewable fuel, being developed in Ducati\u2019s case by its long-term fuel partner Shell, that will be mandatory from next season.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHe&#8217;ll have the entire package we have now,\u201d said Dall\u2019Igna. \u201cThe new [850cc] engine, the aerodynamics, without any aids or height adjustment devices \u2013 practically everything.\u201d<\/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-cdd06e6167ddf6c12e5faf0dd22a8ef9201ace105f7ab82b71a9ef0f52e513dc\">  Pecco Bagnaia offers worrying Ducati &#8220;DNA&#8221; MotoGP insight   Marc Marquez shows COTA wound ahead of Spanish MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Motorsport.com reports, additionally, that the test next week will take place at Mugello and that Honda will be present there as well with Takaaki Nakagami.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In contrast, Aprilia will test its 850cc bikes at Jerez next week after the official MotoGP test on Monday and the Moto3 test on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For Aprilia, this Jerez test will be the first opportunity for its test rider, Lorenzo Savadori, to ride its new 850cc MotoGP bike. Other than Aprilia, only Yamaha, which this year is in its first season running V4-powered machinery in MotoGP, has been so late to debut its 850cc bike.<\/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-f57c148204473f9e4feca1215be397c1ddac23941b08b69224df5ae52b8be917\">  Marc Marquez \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d   Pecco Bagnaia seeking 2022-style turnaround at \u201cone of the classics\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">KTM, on the other hand, was the first brand to debut its 850, doing so at Jerez last December.<\/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<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall\u2019Igna has revealed his \u201cfirst impression\u201d of Ducati\u2019s 2027 MotoGP bike.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2027, of course, marks the biggest rules shake-up in over a decade in MotoGP as Michelin is replaced by Pirelli as the sole tyre manufacturer, the aerodynamic rules become marginally more strict, fuel must be 100 per cent renewable, ride height devices are banned, and \u2013 most significantly \u2013 engine displacement is reduced to 850cc from 1,000cc.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ducati was able recently to test its 850cc prototype with Michele Pirro at Misano. Being a private test, details are obviously fairly scarce, but Dall\u2019Igna has spoken about the bike at Jerez ahead of this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix (24\u201326 April).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMy first impression with the bike was very good,\u201d Dall\u2019Igna told Motorsport.com.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cEverything worked well, and the bike is ready for further testing.\u201d<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">Dall\u2019Igna added that testing will continue \u201cnext week\u201d. Motorsport.com reports that Michele Pirro will ride and that the tests will be conducted with Pirelli\u2019s current development MotoGP tyres and 100 per cent renewable fuel, being developed in Ducati\u2019s case by its long-term fuel partner Shell, that will be mandatory from next season.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHe&#8217;ll have the entire package we have now,\u201d said Dall\u2019Igna. \u201cThe new [850cc] engine, the aerodynamics, without any aids or height adjustment devices \u2013 practically everything.\u201d<\/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-cdd06e6167ddf6c12e5faf0dd22a8ef9201ace105f7ab82b71a9ef0f52e513dc\">  Pecco Bagnaia offers worrying Ducati &#8220;DNA&#8221; MotoGP insight   Marc Marquez shows COTA wound ahead of Spanish MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Motorsport.com reports, additionally, that the test next week will take place at Mugello and that Honda will be present there as well with Takaaki Nakagami.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In contrast, Aprilia will test its 850cc bikes at Jerez next week after the official MotoGP test on Monday and the Moto3 test on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For Aprilia, this Jerez test will be the first opportunity for its test rider, Lorenzo Savadori, to ride its new 850cc MotoGP bike. Other than Aprilia, only Yamaha, which this year is in its first season running V4-powered machinery in MotoGP, has been so late to debut its 850cc bike.<\/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-f57c148204473f9e4feca1215be397c1ddac23941b08b69224df5ae52b8be917\">  Marc Marquez \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d   Pecco Bagnaia seeking 2022-style turnaround at \u201cone of the classics\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">KTM, on the other hand, was the first brand to debut its 850, doing so at Jerez last December.<\/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<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093329\/1\/gigi-dalligna-reveals-his-first-impression-2027-ducati-motogp-bike&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Gigi Dall\u2019Igna reveals his first impression of 2027 Ducati MotoGP bike Gigi Dall\u2019Igna says his first impression of Ducati\u2019s 850cc MotoGP bike was \u201cvery good\u201d. 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