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Ducati's hybrid MotoGP push faces cost hurdles for 2027 bike

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:39 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Ducati's hybrid MotoGP push faces cost hurdles for 2027 bike
Summary

Ducati Corse General Manager Gigi Dall'Igna aimed to include a small electric motor in the 2027 MotoGP bike but encountered financial obstacles. His proposal for hybridization in the upcoming regulatory era was sidelined as manufacturers grappled with the associated costs. The 2027 rule change will reduce engine size from 1000cc to 850cc and prohibit certain technologies, leading to a significant redesign of the bike. A private test of the new 850cc prototypes is slated for next month in Austria, marking the first hardware validation for teams amid these changes. The championship continues with the Aragon Grand Prix from August 28-30.

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  • •Gigi Dall'Igna proposed a hybrid motor for Ducati's 2027 bike.
  • •Cost concerns led to shelving the hybridization idea.
  • •The 2027 MotoGP rules mandate a shift to 850cc engines.
  • •A private test of new prototypes will occur next month in Austria.
  • •The Aragon Grand Prix is set for August 28-30.
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  • 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Ducati Pushed for Hybrid MotoGP Power, Cost Killed It
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Gigi Dall'Igna wanted a small electric motor bolted to Ducati's 2027 MotoGP bike. He didn't get it, however, and the reason came down to money.

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