Some iconic racing motorcycles will be open for bids at the Iconic Sale at the Silverstone Festival 2024 as MotoGP and WSB Ducatis go up for auction. It’s organised by Iconic Auctioneers, and takes place on Sunday 25th August, with viewing days from Firday 23rd at the Northamptonshire circuit. The lots include everything from a […]
Alvaro Bautista Gets A MotoGP Wild Card Ride In Malaysia
How do you reward the reigning World Superbike champion and current series leader? For Ducati, it means Alvaro Bautista gets a MotoGP wild card ride in Malaysia, following two recent tests at Misano on the current Ducati Desmosedici GP bike. The 38-year-old Spaniard spent eight years in the MotoGP championship, taking three podiums from 158 […]
Ducati Keep Michele Pirro As A Test Rider Until 2027
One of the longest rider and team relationships in MotoGP will continue as Ducati keep Michele Pirro as a test rider until 2027. The 36-year-old from San Giovanni Rotondo in Italy first joined the manufacturer in 2013, developing the Desmosedici GP for 11 years so far alongside with competing in races as a wildcard rider. […]
Ducati 2023 MotoGP and WorldSBK Teams Launched
After winning both championships in 2022, the Ducati 2023 MotoGP and WorldSBK teams launched at a joint event in the Alps this week. It was a chance to see the unveiling of the bikes, liveries and riders who will be competing in both series this year. The Ducati Lenovo Desmosedici GP bikes will be ridden […]
Ducati Re-Sign Danilo Petrucci for the 2020 MotoGP Season
Probably the least surprising line up in motorcycle racing has been confirmed, as Ducati re-sign Danilo Petrucci for the 2020 MotoGP season. Petrucci is still riding in his debut year for the factory Ducati Team. And with the ride for 2020 not confirmed, it was seen as a competition between the 28-year-old Italian, who previously […]
Casey Stoner And Ducati Part Ways After 3 Years
After three years, Casey Stoner and Ducati part ways. The Australian two-time MotoGP champion has been a test rider for the Italian firm since 2016, including developing the Desmosedici GP bike, and the Panigale V4. Stoner has also appeared at various events as a Ducati brand ambassador, including World Ducati Week and other events. He […]
Ducati MotoGP Team Complete A Private Misano Test
Things are going pretty well for Ducati in MotoGP at the moment. Not only is Andrea Dovizioso delivering good results, but Jorge Lorenzo has discovered his form just before he leaves for Honda. Dovizioso has won twice, in Qatar and the Czech Republic, while Lorenzo went from finishing 15th and 11th to winning three times […]