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28 March, 2024
Motor Valley Fest: the program of the 2024 edition presented today
The Motor Valley Fest, the Emilia-Romagna Motor Festival, returns to Modena for its sixth edition from May 2nd to May 5th, 2024. Over 70,000 people are expected to attend over the four days, attracted by a rich schedule of events including over 20 in-depth discussions on industry trends, 12 talent talks aimed at young talents, […]
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Races
11 March, 2024
MotoGP: Ducati and Pecco Bagnaia triumph in Qatar
Taking the first place in the Qatar GP was the Ducati Lenovo Team thanks to defending champion Francesco Bagnaia. Fifth place instead for Enea Bastianini, who declared himself “half satisfied.” Bagnaia’s race was flawless, from start to finish: starting from the grid in fifth position, at the first braking he was already third, after a […]
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27 November, 2023
Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati 2023 MotoGP World Champions
History repeats itself: Francesco Bagnaia is the 2023 MotoGP World Champion. Thanks to a win in the Valencia GP season finale, the Ducati Lenovo Team rider secured his second world title in the premier class. Having made history for being the first Italian rider to win in MotoGP with an Italian motorcycle last year, the […]
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30 October, 2023
Alvaro Bautista is the 2023 Superbike World Champion
Alvaro Bautista is the 2023 World Superbike Champion. It has been an extraordinary season for the Spanish rider who, riding the Ducati Panigale V4 of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, today took his 25th victory of a memorable championship, winning the world title for the second year in a row. For Ducati it is […]
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27 February, 2023
WorldSBK, perfect Sunday for Ducati in Australia.
The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team together with the Aruba.it Racing WSSP team in fact completed the first historic “clean sweep” for Ducati by winning all the races held over the weekend. After the success of Bautista and Bulega in Saturday’s races, Sunday at Phillip Island is dressed in red again with Alvaro Bautista and […]
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23 January, 2023
Ducati unveils official MotoGP and WorldSBK teams’ liveries in Madonna di Campiglio.
At the Palacampiglio of Madonna di Campiglio, in the enchanting setting of the snow-capped Dolomites, the livery of the Desmosedici GP bikes with which the Ducati Lenovo Team will take part in the 2023 MotoGP World Championship has been unveiled. The official Ducati team, which this year celebrates 20 years since its debut in the […]
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17 January, 2023
Production of MotoE bikes for the 2023 championship begins.
A little more than a year after the first test with Michele Pirro at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, work has begun on the “V21L” prototypes that will be the protagonists of the 2023 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship season. The production of the bikes started in December and the 23 units will be […]
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Events
16 December, 2022
Bologna and Piazza Maggiore turn red to celebrate Ducati’s unforgettable racing year.
The streets of Bologna and its central square, Piazza Maggiore, were coloured in Ducati Red for the celebrations of an unforgettable 2022 racing year, which saw the Ducati Corse heroes conquer the Riders’, Constructors’ and Teams titles in the same season in both major motorcycle world championships: MotoGP and WorldSBK. An unprecedented triumph for the Borgo Panigale […]
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7 December, 2022
Campioni in Piazza²: the party that on December 15 will celebrate Ducati’s double World Title in Bologna.
Just over few days remains before Campioni in Piazza²: the event in the heart of Bologna, free and open to all enthusiasts, which on 15 December will colour Piazza Maggiore red. It will be a great occasion to relive and celebrate together the unforgettable sporting season that has just ended and the extraordinary victories obtained by Ducati in the MotoGP and World Superbike […]
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24 October, 2022
The Ducati Lenovo Team wins the MotoGP 2022 team title thanks to another stunning victory by Pecco Bagnaia.
Francesco Bagnaia confirms himself as MotoGP World Championship leader when there is only one race left until the end of the 2022 season. The Ducati Lenovo Team rider increased his championship lead over Fabio Quartararo to 23 points thanks to another extraordinary victory in the Malaysian GP, held this afternoon at the Sepang International Circuit. […]
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17 October, 2022
Pecco Bagnaia leads the MotoGP Championship standings as he finishes third at Phillip Island.
Pecco Bagnaia is the new MotoGP Championship leader. As he closed the Australian GP in third place, held this afternoon at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, the Ducati Lenovo Team rider succeeded in his comeback, accomplishing a feat never achieved in the top class. Bagnaia was 91 points behind after the German GP at […]
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26 September, 2022
Jack Miller dominates the Japanese GP in Motegi to take his first win of the season.
Jack Miller took his third MotoGP victory with the Ducati Lenovo Team in the Japanese GP held this afternoon at the Mobility Resort Motegi. The Australian rider did an outstanding performance in this afternoon’s race, which saw him cross the finish line with more than 3 seconds over Brad Binder. Jorge Martin completed the podium […]
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19 September, 2022
Ducati clinches its third consecutive MotoGP Constructors’ World Title in Aragón.
Ducati secured the MotoGP Constructors’ World title for the third consecutive year. It’s the fourth World Title for the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer in the premier class, clinched five races ahead of the end of the Championship. Among the riders who have contributed to the achievement of this milestone, with the 10 victories obtained in 2022, […]
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6 September, 2022
Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini: extreme combination of sportiness, exclusivity and appeal.
From the heart of Motor Valley, in the prestigious context of the San Marino and the Rimini Riviera GP, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini has been unveiled to the public. The most attractive and exclusive Ducati Streetfighter ever produced is a motorcycle that perfectly embodies the values of extreme performance, sportiness and exclusivity shared by Ducati and Lamborghini, […]
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5 September, 2022
MotoGP, Bagnaia takes his fourth consecutive win at Misano Adriatico.
The Grand Prix of San Marino and Riviera di Rimini, which took place this afternoon at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, ended with another thrilling victory for Pecco Bagnaia, who takes his tenth win in MotoGP and sixth this season. For the Italian rider, it was also his fourth consecutive victory this year, an […]
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26 July, 2022
The Most Beautiful World Ducati Week of All Time Comes to an End.
The eleventh edition of the World Ducati Week, after a four-year absence, returned to bring together Ducatisti and fans of the world of two wheels for three days of passion, fun, and unforgettable experiences at Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”, has officially come to an end. The passion for the brand and the desire to […]
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14 July, 2022
The Riviera Romagnola dresses up in Ducati colours for WDW2022.
World Ducati Week 2022 – from 22 to 24 July at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” – is almost upon us and the Borgo Panigale manufacturer is sharing a moment to celebrate the synergies with the territory together with all the municipalities, institutions and bodies involved in the event. In fact, the Municipalities of Rimini, Riccione, Misano Adriatico, […]
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4 July, 2022
Ducati MotoE prototype details revealed: expertise for the future developed through the competitions.
Ducati unveils the technical details of the MotoE project in a video in which the prototype is illustrated by the team that has overseen its creation and is following its development. “V21L” in Borgo Panigale identifies Ducati’s first electric motorcycle, a prototype that starting from 2023 will compete in the FIM MotoE™ World Cup, of which the Bologna-based motorcycle […]
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26 June, 2022
Dutch GP. Pecco Bagnaia takes an incredible victory in Assen and secures the factory Ducati team’s 60th win in MotoGP.
Pecco Bagnaia returned to winning ways at the Dutch GP, held this afternoon at the iconic TT Circuit Assen. The Ducati Lenovo Team rider did another fantastic race today, leading the GP from the first to the last lap. Thanks to today’s success, Pecco brings to seven his wins with the Desmosedici GP, equalling Loris […]
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13 June, 2022
SBK in Misano, is a Ducati double on home soil.
It was a fantastic weekend for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. After a spectacular Race-1, Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi repeated themselves also on Sunday at the Pirelli Emilia Romagna Round as they celebrated again on the podium in front of their home fans. After securing P2 in the Superpole Race won by Razgatlioglu […]
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30 May, 2022
Italian GP: Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati triumph in their home Grand Prix at Mugello
It was another dream Sunday for Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati, who scored their second win of the season in front of their home crowd at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. The Italian rider, who started from fifth on the grid, did an incredible race in the MotoGP Italian GP this afternoon at the Tuscan track. […]
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16 May, 2022
MotoGP, flawless Enea Bastianini pounces to take French glory.
Enea Bastianini is back on the top step of the podium in MotoGP for the third time this year at the end of what was a masterful performance at Le Mans in France. The Gresini Racing star put in a flawless performance in front of over 110,000 spectators to come out on top of a […]
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4 May, 2022
#WeRideAsOne: Ducatisti around the world meet to celebrate Ducati together
On 7 May 2022, Ducatisti will gather at dealers around the world for #WeRideAsOne, a new format designed by the company to allow communities of enthusiasts in every city to meet, get to know each other and celebrate together their passion for Ducati in all its shades. Ducati dealerships on the five continents have customized […]
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2 May, 2022
Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati take win at the Spanish GP in Jerez de la Frontera.
For the second year in a row, Ducati takes victory at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, stage yesterday of the Spanish GP, the sixth round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship. After Jack Miller’s victory last year, this time, it was Francesco Bagnaia (second in 2021) who took the Desmosedici GP to the […]
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11 April, 2022
Fantastic Sunday! Huge emotions in F1 and MotoGP.
Just a few kilometers separate Maranello from Borgo Panigale. Two symbolic places of the Motor Valley of Emilia-Romagna, which yesterday climbed the highest steps of the F1 and MotoGP podium. In Melbourne, Charles Leclerc dominated the Australian Grand Prix. While in Austin, Texas, Enea Bastianini once again put the Ducati of the Gresini Racing team […]
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7 February, 2022
The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to embark on its 20th MotoGP season.
The Ducati Lenovo Team has officially launched its new racing season, presenting the team that will participate in the 2022 MotoGP World Championship, the 20th season for the Borgo Panigale based squad in the premier class. The video has been shared on Ducati and Ducati Corse’s social media platforms and broadcasted simultaneously on the official […]
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12 January, 2022
The passion for Ducati has never been greater. 2021 is the best year ever.
Ducati concluded 2021 with a record figure of 59,447 motorcycles delivered to customers all over the world and achieving an increase in sales of + 24% over 2020 (48,042) and + 12% over 2019 (53,183). In 2021 Ducati’s growth came in all the main countries, starting with the United States, which regained the place of […]
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2 December, 2021
Ducati at Expo 2020 Dubai with the world preview of the DesertX.
Ducati is taking part in Expo 2020 Dubai with the world preview presentation of the new DesertX. On 9 December, at the same time as the digital Ducati World Première that will be broadcast on the Ducati website and on Ducati’s YouTube channel, the DesertX will be unveiled to the public in the presence of […]
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Races
8 November, 2021
A perfect Bagnaia delivers Ducati the 2021 Constructors’ World Championship.
At the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão the cry of the Ducati fans is still echoing, following the celebrations of a dream weekend last Sunday. Starting from Pecco Bagnaia, who was the absolute protagonist with an impeccable performance, dominating the race from start to finish. Then, the third place of Jack Miller, who definitively […]
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29 October, 2021
Goodbye to the Ducati legend Paul Smart.
A much-loved and respected racer, Paul Smart was best known for winning the 1972 Imola 200 for Ducati but he also enjoyed success with other brands both in Europe and America until he retired in 1978. Paul leaves wife Maggie, son Scott and daughter Paula. A statement from the family reads: “It is with huge […]
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21 October, 2021
Ducati: the electric era begins. From 2023 it will be the new sole supplier of MotoE.
Ducati announces the beginning of its electric era by becoming the sole official motorcycle supplier for the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup from the 2023 season. The agreement, signed with Dorna Sports, runs through 2026. Ducati’s tradition of using competitions as an incubator for technologies that in the future will be made available to all […]
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20 October, 2021
Moto bolognesi of the 50s-60s, in the Motor Valley an exhibition that celebrates a great past.
An exhibition that includes a selection of 32 motorcycles made by the most important brands of the decade, as well as films from the Istituto Luce and vintage images. Open to the public until May 15, 2022, the exhibition dedicated to Bolognese motorcycle production in the post-war period entitled “Bolognese motorcycles of the years 1950-1960. […]
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18 September, 2021
San Marino GP. It’s another Ducati one-two in qualifying with Bagnaia on pole and Miller second at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller will once again start in front of everyone in tomorrow’s MotoGP race at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”. Just seven days after their superb one-two finish in qualifying at the MotorLand Aragón, the Ducati Lenovo Team riders repeated their performance today, once again taking the top two positions of […]
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13 September, 2021
Aragón GP. Pecco Bagnaia secures extraordinary maiden victory in MotoGP. (Photo gallery)
The MotoGP Grand Prix of Aragón, held this afternoon at the MotorLand Aragón in Alcañiz, ended with an extraordinary victory for Pecco Bagnaia, who secured his first MotoGP success. The Ducati Lenovo Team rider, who took pole position yesterday (the 50th premier class pole for Ducati) and first also this morning in the warm-up, produced […]
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20 July, 2021
UniBo Motorsport Team triumphs at Motostudent International Competition 2021.
The UniBo Motorsport Team, sponsored and supported by Fondazione Ducati, wins the Motostudent International Competition 2021 in the Electric category. Team UniBo Motorsport ranked first having accumulated a total of 712.6 points in the various phases, with a gap of about 30 points to the second-placed team. The Motostudent project International competition It was a […]
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15 June, 2021
Motor Valley Experience: the first two-wheeled tour through the Land of Speed.
Ducati and Canossa Events are happy to announce the first two-wheeled tour through the land of speed. A motorbike journey that explores the Italian Motor Valley, a unique region that boasts the world’s highest concentration of prestigious motorsport brands, roughly following the Roman Via Emilia. The riding experience follows the amazing roads of the Modena’s […]
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Exhibitions
31 May, 2021
A temporary exhibition at the Ducati Museum for 20 years since Troy Bayliss’s first world title.
The Ducati Museum has finally reopened to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. One week after the resumption of the visits for the public, Ducati also inaugurates a temporary exhibition “Troy Story: The Legend of a Champion” dedicated to Troy Bayliss, three-time World Superbike champion with Ducati. It is precisely to celebrate the 20th anniversary of that first […]
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Races
17 May, 2021
Jack Miller takes victory at the Grand Prix of France in Le Mans, the second consecutive success for the Aussie rider.
Just two weeks after the extraordinary success taken at Jerez de la Frontera, Jack Miller scored another sensational victory at the Bugatti Circuit of Le Mans, where the French Grand Prix took place this afternoon. The Australian dominated a tough race that saw riders dealing with a bike swap following the “flag-to-flag” rule. As they […]
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Races
3 May, 2021
Extraordinary one-two at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez for the Ducati Lenovo Team with Miller first and Pecco Bagnaia second.
The Ducati Lenovo Team scored an extraordinary one-two finish at the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, held this afternoon at the Jerez Circuit, where Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia took their Desmosedici GP bikes to the podium, finishing first and second respectively. This is the second MotoGP success for the Australian rider, obtained at the end […]
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28 April, 2021
Ducati ends the first quarter of 2021 with significant growth and an excellent order portfolio.
Ducati concludes the first quarter of 2021 positively, continuing the upward trend that began in the second half of 2020. The Italian motorcycle manufacturer delivered 12,803 bikes from January to March, recording an increase in sales of +33% compared to the same period in 2020. Sales are also up 2% compared to the first quarter […]
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9 February, 2021
The 2021 Ducati Lenovo Team presented online.
The Official Presentation of the 2021 Ducati Lenovo Team took place today with an online event streamed on Ducati.com, Ducati’s YouTube channel, and official Facebook page. During the presentation, Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, unveiled the new “all red” Desmosedici GP bikes that Jack Miller, 26-year-old from Australia, and Francesco “Pecco Bagnaia, 24-year-old […]
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23 November, 2020
Ducati Team is 2020 Constructors’ World Champion
13 years after its first success, Ducati has won its second Constructors’ title in 2020 MotoGP. The Bolognese manufacturer reached first place with 221 points thanks to the Ducati Team riders Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci, and to the Esponsorama Racing Team riders Jack Miller, Francesco Bagnaia and Johann Zarco. A day full of emotions […]
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19 October, 2020
Ducati Multistrada, 25 for the Bologna Local Police
On the morning of October 15, 2020, the official delivery ceremony of 25 Ducati Multistrada 950s took place at the Local Police Headquarters in Bologna, destined for the Road Safety Department – Motorcyclists Section. The announcement launched last year was won by the Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer, which thus renews its historical link with the […]
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Events
10 September, 2020
“On the road again”, on Sky the first two episodes with Andrea Dovizioso and Claudio Domenicali.
Motor Valley is the main protagonist of the TV show “On The Road Again” broadcasted on Sky Sport MotoGP (channel 208): eight episodes (produced in collaboration with Regione Emilia-Romagna, APT Servizi Emilia-Romagna and Motor Valley Development) which will be aired in the weeks between the first and second MotoGP races at Misano World Circuit. Guido […]
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20 July, 2020
Dovizioso, a deserved third place
Andrea Dovizioso sent a strong message this weekend to Jerez de la Frontera. A difficult weekend, with many difficulties to adapt his Ducati to the new Michelin rear tire, also thanks to the great heat. Still, the Forlì team came out on top, conquering a place on the podium that until a couple of laps […]
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9 July, 2020
Ducati presents the “GP White” livery for the Multistrada 950 S: an “Extraordinary Journey” set among the the Motor Valley.
Ducati completes the colour range of the Multistrada 950 S for the Model Year 2021 by introducing a new “GP White” livery, which adds to the classic Ducati Red colour. The “GP White” livery takes its inspiration from the Ducati MotoGP graphics and is based on a colour scheme that alternates white and grey, maintaining […]
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3 July, 2020
The Borgo Panigale Experience reopens its doors starting 4th July 2020.
The Borgo Panigale Experience reopens its doors starting 4th July 2020. Until the end of September visitors will be able to access to the Ducati Museum and Fisica in Moto Lab at the special rate ‘’Let’s restart together’’ € 25 per person, instead of € 32. COVID-19 provisions currently in force regulate access the Ducati premises: The visits to the Museum are […]
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Motor Valley virtual tour
17 June, 2020
Motor Valley virtual tour: visit the Ducati Museum.
Another stop on the Motor Valley virtual tour. After the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, we move on to Bologna, the land of the “Rossa” of Borgo Panigale. Yes, you got it right, we’re talking about the Ducati Museum. During the recent Motor Valley Fest Digital, we had the opportunity to visit in a privileged […]
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4 March, 2020
Food and motors, the successful combination of Chef Massimo Bottura.
A story of love and passion that starts from the kitchen and arrives to the motors. Born in Modena and proudly from Emilian origins, Massimo Bottura, chef and owner of Osteria Francescana, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Modena, has in his DNA a visceral love for his land, a strong passion for cars, […]
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Exhibitions
15 January, 2019
“Easy Rider. The legend of motorcycles as art “: the Motor Valley motorcycles on display at the Reggia di Venaria.
From July 18th the most iconic motorcycles from the Motor Valley will be exhibited at the Reggia di Venaria, where “Easy Rider, the legend of motorcycles as art” will take place, the exhibition that wants to celebrate the motorcycle world with art. From Italian companies like Ducati and Moto Guzzi, to the American legend Harley […]
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15 January, 2019
Superbike and La Notte Rosa: great success with the public at the Misano World Circuit.
Another spectacular weekend has just ended at the Misano World Circuit, which saw the extraordinary cohesion of two very hot events: the Rimini Pirelli Riviera Round Motul WorldSBK and La Notte Rosa, for a mix of motorsport and fun without precedent. WORLDSBK: The unstoppable Jonathan Rea The ninth round of the World Superbike championship saw […]
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11 January, 2019
Ducati for Education – education and training for young people.
“Cultural and technical training plays a fundamental role in the Corporate Responsibility strategy of the company and of the Ducati Foundation” – reiterated the managing director of Ducati Motor Holding, Claudio Domenicali, during the meeting in which the activities relating to training and education were presented held in the production facility in Borgo Panigale. Physics […]
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23 July, 2018
World Ducati Week 2018, the Frecce Tricolori salute the red event with record numbers.
A massive crowd stormed the Misano World Circuit for the World Ducati Week 2018: the manifestation of the company from Borgo Panigale that, for the tenth time, brought together all the Ducati fans on the racetrack. The Frecce Tricolori race in the sky at Misano Clashes, unmistakable rhombs and thousands of Ducati’s in the paddock […]
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8 June, 2018
Training: Global MBA Supercars, Superbikes and Motorsports are born.
From the partnership with Dallara, Ducati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Toro Rosso, the Global MBA Supercars, Superbikes and Motorsports are born: the first international Masters that involves the Bologna Business School and top managers from local companies in the automotive sector that will take turns in the classroom to offer specialized skills in design, technology […]
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28 May, 2018
Ducati and Lamborghini already operating in their new 30,000 square meter logistics hub.
Last May 10, after intense construction works lasting six months, the new BTS (Build-to-Suit) warehouse of Ducati was inaugurated at the P3 Park in Sala Bolognese, a few kilometers from Bologna and Lamborghini. The structure is spread over an area of over 30,000 square meters and will become the hub for the storage and distribution […]
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Races
10 May, 2018
SBK 2018, a sporting show not to be missed at the Imola circuit
Immersed in history, the International Enzo and Dino Ferrari Autodrome of Imola is ready to host the fifth round of the Superbike World Championship. For Ducati fans and enthusiasts, 22 riders will fight to bring home the victory on one of the most popular circuits. On the calendar: difficult, tortuous and technical, the Imola track […]
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7 May, 2018
Motogiro d’Italia, Historic Minardi Day and Bandini Trophy; Motor Valley events fill the streets with hoards of passionate fans.
Two major heritage events, “Motogiro d’Italia” and “Historic Minardi Day”, plus the” “Bandini Trophy”. In the Land of motors, three major events have been organized along the streets of the Via Emilia and on the Imola circuit for passionate two-and four-wheel enthusiasts. Motogiro d’Italia 2018 The Motogiro d’Italia – as the famous fifties journalist Silvio […]
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Events
26 April, 2018
Motogiro d’Italia 2018: the centenary motorcycle race in stages is back on the streets of the Motor Valley.
From Bologna to Misano Adriatico, traveling along Emilia-Romagna. 1600 km of fun and exciting roads, the engines of the 27th edition of the Motogiro d’Italia are ready to go. The event started back in 1914 and relaunched in 1989 from the Moto Club Terni which is the oldest and most prestigious Italian motorcycle race in stages. The […]
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