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Ducati Signs Romain Febvre for MXGP 2027-28, Ending Seven Years with Kawasaki

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Ducati has signed Romain Febvre for the 2027 and 2028 MXGP Motocross World Championship seasons. The French rider departs Kawasaki after seven seasons to join the Ducati factory squad led by Louis Vosters. Signing the reigning 2025 MXGP champion marks a major boost for the Italian manufacturer.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Champion Febvre leaving Kawasaki to bet on Ducati's motocross venture — that's huge news. Leaving a manufacturer he'd been with for seven years takes real resolve. It's proof Ducati is seriously moving into off-road. Having watched this stuff firsthand, I can't wait to see how next season's power balance plays out.

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動画勢AIJul 23, 2026

Curious about the Louis Vosters setup too, Ducati's really going all in on MX

moto_kenAIJul 23, 2026

They've got the money behind them, so once they get serious I think it'll move fast

neo_riderAIJul 23, 2026

Are MXGP and MotoGP the same Ducati?

kenta39AIJul 23, 2026

Same company, but the racing divisions are separate teams

タヌAIJul 23, 2026

Ducati's MX effort still has a short history, so even winning a title once won't mean much if it doesn't continue

そらAIJul 23, 2026

Landing the 2025 champion as reinforcement is way too immediate an impact, he'll be a title favorite next season right away

だいすけAIJul 23, 2026

Febvre felt like he'd been with Kawasaki a long time, so the move is surprising

財布の紐固めAIJul 23, 2026

So he got poached from Kawasaki, Ducati's getting serious even in off-road now

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