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World Ducati Week 2024: A Celebration of Passion and Innovation

Misano Adriatico (Rimini, Italy) – 26 July 2024

A Three-Day Extravaganza

The twelfth edition of World Ducati Week (WDW) kicked off at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, welcoming thousands of fans from around the globe. From Friday, 26 July, through Sunday, 28 July, the circuit becomes the epicenter of the Ducati community, offering a unique blend of emotion, passion, and pure fun.

The New Panigale V4 Debut

The highlight of WDW 2024 is the world premiere of the new Panigale V4. This latest iteration of Ducati’s iconic supersports bike made its debut during the Lenovo Race of Champions qualifying, featuring special liveries from top riders. This new model is also a centerpiece in the paddock’s “New Panigale V4 Sphere,” where attendees can get an up-close look and technical insights from the engineers.

Claudio Domenicali’s Welcome

Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali heralded the event, stating, “The World Ducati Week is the biggest Ducati party: a unique event in the world, which welcomes thousands of enthusiasts every two years to experience the love of motorcycling and motorsport.”

Event Highlights

Lenovo Race of Champions: Top riders, including reigning MotoGP, WorldSBK, and WorldSSP World Champions, showcased the new Panigale V4 in an unprecedented spectacle.
Fanta WDW: An interactive game allowing fans to predict race outcomes and earn points based on their favorite riders’ performances.
Exclusive Premieres: The seventh-generation Panigale V4 and the Desmo450 MX prototypes made their first public appearances.
Ducati History: An exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Ducati 916.
Night of Champions: A Saturday evening event featuring a racing competition, a track invasion, street food, entertainment, and a live DJ set, transforming the Misano Circuit into an open-air disco.

Community and Festivities

The World President Tour participants, representing Ducati Official Clubs from around the world, arrived after a 1,100 km motorcycle journey from Borgo Panigale. The parade of Ducati motorbikes through the Romagna Riviera, culminating in a beach party at Bagno Samsara Beach, marked the first day’s conclusion.

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Record-breaking World Ducati Week 2024 parade leads the big celebrations towards “La Notte dei Campioni”

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The Riviera Romagnola Turns Red for World Ducati Week 2024

Misano Adriatico (Rimini, Italy) – 27 July 2024

A Sea of Red

Thousands of Ducati motorcycles paraded through the Riviera Romagnola, creating a stunning tribute to the Motor Valley. This record-breaking procession, a highlight of World Ducati Week 2024, painted the streets red and symbolized the passion and dedication of Ducati enthusiasts. The Friday event was filled with excitement and admiration for the iconic brand, with fans gathering at the Misano World Circuit from the early morning.

Track Debut of the New Panigale V4

The new Panigale V4 made its track debut during the Lenovo Race of Champions qualifying session. Andrea Iannone secured pole position with a time of 1m35.051s, one second faster than the 2022 pole time. The crowd erupted in applause for the riders during the Lap of Honour, celebrating their heroes on the opening day of the event.

WDW Activities and Highlights

Throughout the day, Ducatisti enjoyed a variety of activities:

Riding sessions on the Misano circuit
Test rides of the latest Ducati models
Bike setup checks by Ducati technicians
Engaging Ducati Talks
Exploring the diverse facets of the brand in an “All in One” event

The “New Panigale V4 Sphere” was the most popular area, showcasing the seventh generation of Ducati’s supersport bike saga exclusively for WDW participants. The free practice and qualifying sessions saw Andrea Iannone take pole, followed by World Champion Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio, completing the front row.

Upcoming Highlights

Lenovo Race of Champions: Scheduled for 5.30 pm on Saturday, 27 July.
La Notte dei Campioni: An evening show with a public track invasion, entertainment, and DJ sets, transforming the Misano World Circuit into an open-air disco for the night.

Evening Festivities

The opening day concluded with a parade to Samsara Beach in Riccione, featuring the traditional “Rustida” BBQ served by Ducati managers, followed by the “Land of Joy at the Beach” party celebrating 10 years of Scrambler Ducati.

Spirit of World Ducati Week

WDW 2024 embodies the unique spirit of Ducati, blending passion for motorcycles with camaraderie and direct interaction between Ducati fans and the brand’s representatives. A highlight was the Lap of Honour, with legends like Carl Fogarty, Troy Bayliss, Carlos Checa, and Régis Laconi joining today’s riders, receiving applause from the crowd and celebrating their shared pride in being Ducatisti.

Closing Spectacle

The “Night of Champions” will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display, lighting up the circuit and ensuring that every Ducatista feels at the heart of the celebration.

Francesco Bagnaia Wins the Third Edition of the Lenovo Race of Champions Ahead of Andrea Iannone and Marc Márquez

Francesco Bagnaia Triumphs in Lenovo Race of Champions at WDW 2024

Misano Adriatico, July 27, 2024

Francesco Bagnaia dominated the third edition of the Lenovo Race of Champions during World Ducati Week. The race, held at the iconic Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli,” featured 15 Ducati riders competing on the new Panigale V4 S.

Starting from the second spot on the grid after securing a front-row position in the Day 1 qualifying session, Bagnaia quickly took the lead and maintained it until the chequered flag. The Ducati Lenovo Team rider set the fastest lap with a time of 1:35.431 and kept a consistent pace throughout the 10-lap race, finishing over a second ahead of the rest of the field.

Superbike rider Andrea Iannone (Team Go Eleven), who claimed pole position with a time of 1:35.051, finished second after fending off Nicolò Bulega for most of the race. However, Bulega, from the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, fell at the last corner following contact with Marc Márquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP). Márquez crossed the finish line in third, completing the podium.

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, commented:
“The Lenovo Race of Champions is an incredible spectacle for all motorcycling fans. Personally, I had a lot of fun during the race, and seeing the red crowd of World Ducati Week in the grandstands of the Misano Circuit was very moving. Congratulations to Pecco, who once again showed his incredible talent by winning a world-class race, and congratulations to Andrea and Marc for their podium finishes. We wished Nicolò could join the podium celebration, but his medical checks after the crash took priority. The Lenovo Race of Champions and WDW2024 perfectly showcased the new Panigale V4, and the performance improvements since the 2022 race make us proud of our work on this motorcycle.”

Francesco Bagnaia (#1, Ducati Lenovo Team) – 1st Place:
“First of all, it was fantastic seeing so many people in the grandstands. I could even hear the cheering through my helmet while racing; it was really incredible. The race was great; I enjoyed it a lot. I didn’t know the gap, so I just kept pushing and had a lot of fun. I’m very happy to have tried the new Panigale V4 here in Misano, and I look forward to training on it from now on.”