If you thought the 2025 MotoGP season was a rollercoaster with Marc Marquez snatching that title, 2026 is already revving engines off the track. The launch dates for all 11 teams are out, and they’re dropping like pre-season bombshells, starting early January. With the first test in February and Thailand kicking off the 22-round calendar from February 27 to March 1, these events will unveil fresh liveries, rider vibes, and that new 1000cc era hype. So, let’s take a look at team launch dates.
MotoGP 2026 Team Launch Dates
Prima Pramac Racing Yamaha
Prima Pramac Racing Yamaha kicks things off on January 13 at Accademia Musicale Della Chigiana in Siena, Italy. This satellite Yamaha squad will be the first to pull the covers off their colours, starring three-time World Superbike champ Toprak Razgatlioglu in his official MotoGP debut alongside Jack Miller. Razgatlioglu already teased us with a bare M1 test in Valencia, but contractual drama with BMW kept the full livery hidden. This is the real show, plus their Moto2 reveal too.
Ducati Lenovo Team
Ducati Lenovo Team follows suit on January 19 at the snowy Madonna di Campiglio ski resort in Italy. It’s their classic multi-day bash where Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia unveil the factory Ducati Desmosedici colours amid skiing and media buzz.
After Marquez’s 2025 dominance, Ducati wants to bow out the 1000cc bikes with another crown. Will the duo deliver? This one’s pure cinema, blending bikes and Alps vibes.
Gresini Racing Ducati
Gresini Racing Ducati waits till January 31 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, right before the first pre-season test. They’ll spotlight 2025 runner-up Alex Marquez and rookie sensation Fermin Aldeguer in their livery drop. Timing it eve-of-test style means instant track hype, perfect for these Ducati rebels chasing podium glory. More dates for the rest of the grid are coming soon, so stay glued.
There you have it, MotoGP fans, the early birds setting the MotoGP 2026 tone with launches packed full of drama and fresh looks. Pramac’s January 13 start feels like a sprint to the season, while Ducati’s ski party screams factory swagger. As tests loom and Thailand awaits, these events will fuel the fire. Who’s dropping the wildest livery? Catch you at the next reveal!
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