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Why the 2026 MotoGP season is shaping up to be a transitional year

The status quo established and dominated by Ducati, together with the introduction of the new technical regulations from 2027 onwards, means that most manufacturers competing in the MotoGP world championship are approaching 2026 as a year of transition.

The four consecutive titles amassed by the Italian brand since 2022 are the clearest evidence of its superiority under the current regulatory framework. However, that landscape will give way to a completely new one the following year, with the introduction of 850cc bikes and revised aerodynamics.

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