Ducati rev-up for MX project
By Team TMX on 22nd Dec 23
Following Ducati’s recent announcement about a new project that will see the legendary Italian manufacturer produce a range of off-road models in the near future, the company has decided to create an Off-Road Division of Ducati Corse.
The new division will deal with the organization and management of the sporting program, which includes participation in the MXGP World Championship and the AMA Supercross Championship in the next few years.
Paolo Ciabatti, Sporting Director of Ducati Corse from 2013 to 2023, has been called to fill the role of General Manager of the new Ducati Corse Off-Road, with the aim of taking the Borgo Panigale company to success in the off-road world. He will report directly to the CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, Claudio Domenicali.
For 2024, Ciabatti will also retain responsibility for coordinating Ducati's sporting activities in the main national SBK and SSP championships (MotoAmerica, British Superbike, All Japan Superbike, Australian Superbike and CIV).
The company plans to compete in national motocross competitions as early as 2024 as an integral part of its product development plan with a 450 prototype entrusted to Alessandro Lupino, with the collaboration of Antonio Cairoli as high-performance test rider.
