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Kayla Yaakov rides Ducati MotoGP bike for the first time at Misano

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:35 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Kayla Yaakov rides Ducati MotoGP bike for the first time at Misano

Summary

Kayla Yaakov participated in the Ducati MotoGP Experience at Misano World Circuit on July 10, 2026, as part of Ducati's 100th Anniversary celebrations. Yaakov, a MotoAmerica Supersport racer, made history by becoming the first woman to ride a Ducati MotoGP motorcycle, completing laps on the Desmosedici GP26 and the Aruba.it Racing Panigale V4 R. She was coached by renowned riders Casey Stoner and Michele Pirro during the exclusive experience. Following this milestone, Yaakov is set to continue her season at the Laguna Seca raceway from July 10-12, 2026.

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By the Numbers

•Kayla Yaakov rides Marc Márquez's Desmosedici GP26 and Bulega's Panigale V4 R.
•Event took place at the Misano World Circuit post-World Ducati Week.
•Yaakov's participation celebrates Ducati's 100-year history.
•She is recognized as America's rising talent in MotoAmerica Supersport.
•Yaakov continues her season at Laguna Seca on July 10-12.

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11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Kayla Yaakov Gets The MotoGP Experience

What they're saying

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In a historic celebration of Ducati’s 100th Anniversary, MotoAmerica Supersport racer Kayla Yaakov participated in the exclusive Ducati MotoGP Experience at the Misano World Circuit following World Ducati Week 2026. Yaakov made history as the first woman to ride a Ducati MotoGP motorcycle, completing laps on Marc Márquez's Ducati Lenovo Team Desmosedici GP26 as well as Nicolò Bulega's Aruba.it Racing Panigale V4 R WorldSBK bike. Coached by racing legends Casey Stoner and Michele Pirro, the risin
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