In this issue: STREETFIGHTER V4 S HYPER 950 RVE MULTISTRADA 950 SCUDERIA ITALIA

SUPERMOTO ITALIANE - JULY 2020 MONDODUCATI DOSSIER

In this issue: STREETFIGHTER V4 S 04 HYPERMOTARD 950 RVE 5 SCRAMBLER SCUDERIA ITALIA 4 PANIGALE V 44 MULTISTRADA 950 58 JACK MILLER 66

JULY 2020 Redazione: Hanno collaborato: Franco Bartoli Stefano Cordara ITALIANE [email protected] Giuliano Musi Registrata presso Marco Rainero Giorgio Tedioli il tribunale di Firenze con [email protected] il n° 5554 il 20/02/2007 Editore: FBA - Via U. Rattazzi, 2/E/1 Direttore Responsabile: 50136 Firenze Carlo Bartoli [email protected]

 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER  DUCATIMD DOSSIER JULY 2020 STREETFIGHTER V4 S JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER   It comes from Panigale, but it’s not a stripped Panigale. The Streetfighter V4 brings all the SBK technology to the street. Extreme? The numbers say yes, but driving it you’ll find that it’s much more than that...

he Panigale V4 stripped of featured on the Panigale V4 and SuperSport. the fairings, with a high and On the Streetfighter, the Front Frame and wide handlebar, 178 kg on Desmosedici Stradale engine take centre- the scale, powered by 1100 stage. Only partially screened by superstruc- cc Desmosedici Stradale tures that have been cut to a bare minimum, Tdelivering 208 hp kept in hand by biplane their sharp lines create a clean, essential wings and a complete electronic package: whole. The low, lunging front end flows out This is the “Fight Formula” that gives life to from the tank, giving the Streetfighter the the Streetfighter V4. The result is a naked look of a predator coiled for the pounce. bike with an emotional design, which does In keeping with streetfighter culture, the nothing to hide its high performances. clip-on handlebars have been replaced with a The full-LED headlight captures the spirit high, wide bar that, together with a moder- of the Streetfighter V4 perfectly: Recalling ated footpeg position, make the riding posi- the front of the Panigale V4, it also evokes tion sporty yet agile, perfect for ripping up the grin of the Joker (the comic strip char- the road. acter from which the designer of the new Such powerful design demands a power- naked drew inspiration). True design ful engine, and the 1103 cm3 Desmosedici is also evident in the V-shaped DRL, already Stradale 208 hp fits the bill: for a naked, it

 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER  packs an impressive punch, ance exhaust by Akrapovic, Brought forward to max- yet dedicated engine map- which boosts power to 220 imise their effect, the wings behaviour instils confidence. Unit (6D IMU) which instant- An S version of the Street- ping lets the rider control hp and reduces weight by generate 28 kg of downforce On the track, instead, it ly detects the bike’s roll, yaw fighter V4 is also available. the power with confidence. 6 kg. at 270 kph, attenuating front boosts performance by limit- and pitch angles. The elec- This features Marchesini The engine - combined with Feisty Streetfighter V4 wheel ‘floating’ at high speed ing electronic control inter- tronics oversee every part forged wheels and Öhlins a kerb weight of 178 kg (of performance is kept under and the tendency to wheel- vention and allowing delayed of the ride: some controls electrically controlled sus- the “S” version) - takes the control by electronics lifted up. They also boost stability braking. manage start, acceleration pension (43 mm NIX30 forks power/weight ratio to 1.17. directly from the Panigale during braking at the turn- The latest generation and braking, others handle and TTX36 monoshock) and Performance can be further V4 and the ‘biplane’ wings in point and through the electronics package on the traction, while some lend a steering damper. The latter improved by mounting the developed by corner. Streetfighter V4 is based on a helping hand on corners and use the second-generation full-racing Ducati Perform- aerodynamicists. On the road, this dynamic 6-axis Inertial Measurement out-of-the-corner stretches. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 system

 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER  10 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 11 which, in addition to making replaced by a high, wide bar passenger comfort and give full use of the IMU 6D, pro- that, together with a seat the rider more lengthways vides a more rider-friendly with 60 mm of foam thik- space. interface. ness and moderated footpeg position, ensures sports-style Biplane wings Ergonomics comfort during inner city Fast, agile mixed-road per- Compared to the Panigale rides and the control needed formance demands maxi- with the Ducati Style Centre, simulation of flow and pres- ration of limited ‘wingspan’ V4, the riding position - with to tackle country roads or mum stability at high speed developed biplane wings for sure to achieve increased with upper and lower wings an above-ground height of racetracks. and when braking, reduced the Streetfighter V4. downforce, especially on the working independently. Each 845 mm - has been redefined While maintaining many of wheel-up during acceleration The aerodynamics were front wheel. appendage can be described as per the specifications of a the Panigale’s stylistic fea- and minimised electronic developed using CFD (Com- To reduce lateral protru- as a square-plan mono-wing naked model. In keeping with tures, the tail is supported control of the suspension set- putational Fluid Dynamics) sion as much as possible, the with a winglet on its outer streetfighter culture, the by a steel subframe and has up: That’s why Ducati Corse simulation. The calculation aerodynamics team decided tip. Moreover, the wings have semi-handlebars have been been redesigned to enhance specialists have, together method involved stationary to adopt a ‘biplane’ configu- been positioned as close as

12 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 13 possible to the front wheel tendency to wheel-up. It also is powered by a 1103 cm3 (near the radiator side pan- improves stability during Desmosedici Stradale engine. els) to maximise the anti braking at the turn-in point In this configuration the 90° wheel-up effect. and through the corner. V4 delivers 208 hp (153 kW) These aerodynamic append- The aerodynamics thus at 12,750 rpm, an unrivalled ages generate 28 kg of down- instil confidence and limit power level within the naked force at 270 kph (20 kg on intervention by electronic segment, perfectly in keeping the front wheel, 8 kg on the controls. with the all-out character of rear). The wings also help This helps the rider keep the new Streetfighter V4. draw heat off the engine the throttle open longer and Maximum torque is 123 by increasing water and oil brake later going into the Nm (12.5 kgm) at 11,500 radiator throughflow speeds bends, providing significant rpm, practically unchanged by 2% and 10% respectively. performance benefits. with respect to the Panigale Wing-generated downforce V4. attenuates front wheel ‘float- Engine Dedicated engine mapping ing’ at high speed and the The new Streetfighter V4 lets riders safely make the

14 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 15 case of the front cylinder it uses the Desmosedici shortened, making bike most of Streetfighter V4 per- Front-Frame Compared to traditional bank and the cylinder head Stradale engine to achieve design more compact, espe- formance on the road. The Streetfighter V4 fea- perimeter frames the main of the rear bank; the V4 the desired stiffness: This cially in the rider’s seat area. The final ratio, shorter than tures the Front-Frame - an lay-out difference is that the crankcase also provides the has resulted in significantly Completing the chassis is that of the Panigale V4, deliv- offshoot of Ducati’s exten- engine is used as a structural rear suspension attachment lower main frame length and the under-seat Trellis sub- ers a wheel torque higher sive experience in MotoGP chassis element. point and the single-sided weight and a better stiffness/ frame, attached to the Front- of +10%, which ensures an - which uses the Desmo- Weighing just 4 kg, the com- swingarm pivot mount. weight ratio. Frame at the top and bolted immediate response to the sedici Stradale engine as a pact Front-Frame is attached The key advantage of the Moreover, the struts along- to the head of the rear cylin- throttle command. load-bearing member. directly to the upper crank- Ducati Front-Frame is that side the engine have been der bank below.

16 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 17 18 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 19 The rear suspension link- Electronics of the ride: some oversee age mechanism is attached The latest generation start, acceleration and brak- to the Desmosedici Stradale electronics package on the ing, others govern traction Ducati Power Launch; Ducati three Streetfighter V4 Riding Test engine via a forged aluminium Streetfighter V4 is based on a and others again lend a help- Quick Shift up/down EVO 2; Modes. Riders can personal- Handling is a discipline in bracket. The linkage reacts 6-axis Inertial Measurement ing hand on corners and out- Engine Brake Control EVO; ise parameters to suit their which the Streetfighter V4 to movements imparted by Unit (6D IMU) which instant- of-the-corner stretches. Ducati Electronic Suspension riding style or restore Ducati excels especially in corner a cast aluminium high-truss ly detects the bike’s roll, yaw ABS Cornering EVO; Duca- EVO factory settings. DTC, DWC, entry and direction changes, swingarm. Steering geometry and pitch angles. ti Traction Control EVO 2; Operational parameters for DSC or EBC control levels where it seems to have an features a 24.5° rake and 100 The electronics package Ducati Slide Control; Duca- each of these controls are can be adjusted quickly via extra gear compared to its mm trail. has controls for every part ti Wheelie Control EVO; associated by default with the the left switchgear. direct competitors.

20 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 21 no naked bike can do. The ratios are short, its say on the road, thanks to an approach The flip side of the coin but the body exposed to the The V4 in the bass and mid- very, and lead to use the engine often around finally oriented to usability and (relative) ease comes from a seemingly air doesn’t help. range is mellow, holds up to 6,000 rpm. of use. less planted front end, but it The new Ducati Street- sixth at speeds below 3,000 Excellent braking, not too aggressive in the All this without forgetting the performance, has to be said that it never fighter is therefore a road rpm and never recalcitrant; first phase but with a considerable reserve of which is of the highest level. becomes unstable or danc- bike, not only by definition around 8,000 starts the good power and more than adequate in all situa- The critical points? The limited steering ing. but also by real possibility stuff, over 10,000 rpm it con- tions of use. angle, which always requires “extra manoeu- The V4 remains solid, even of use. tinues to push with unforget- In conclusion, the new vring”, and the almost non-existent protec- at high speed, a situation That doesn’t mean the per- table and objectively exciting V4 S will not only be a protagonist of excit- tion from the air. where the wings push down, formance isn’t exceptional. vehemence, stretching like ing challenges on the track, but will also have

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24 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 25 The RVE version is characterized by special “Graffiti” livery, a graphic design inspired by that of the Hypermotard 950 Concept presented in 2019 at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

ucati presents the new Wanting to transfer the same manufactur- Hypermotard 950 RVE, ing quality of the concept bike from which it which is part of the Borgo derives to the production , it was Panigale fun-bike family necessary in the painting phases, to employ between the entry model highly skilled labour, use very low thickness DHypermotard 950 and the top of the range decals and adopt a particularly long and Hypermotard 950 SP. complex process. The result is comparable The Hypermotard 950 RVE is characterized to that of an airbrushed bodywork. by a livery called “Graffiti” that is inspired by Not only graphics, but also a standard street art. equipment upgrade for this new version. The bike builds on the success achieved The electronic package of the Hypermotard in 2019, especially on social media, by the 950 RVE is enhanced by the Ducati Quick Hypermotard 950 Concept presented at the Shift (DQS) Up and Down EVO, which is prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. added to the components already present in

26 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 27 the standard version, namely designed to guarantee a high ible, including the trellis rear Bosch Cornering ABS with level of fun and control while frame that communicates Slide by Brake function (in riding. lightness and essentiality. setting 1), Ducati Traction The aggressive design of the Ergonomics ensure the Control Evo (DTC EVO) bike, inspired by the motard rider maximum responsive- and Ducati Wheelie Control look, revolves around the ness in all conditions. (DWC) EVO. twin exhausts under the The seat is flat, particu- The Hypermotard 950 is seat and the smaller super- larly tapered to ensure wide the fun-bike par excellence structures that leave the movement and allows you to of the Ducati range and is mechanical components vis- touch the ground with ease.

28 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 29 30 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 31 The Hypermotard 950 RVE rpm, is the perfect engine to tard 950 range is the Hyper- is powered by the twin-cyl- offer maximum fun both in motard 950 SP with racing inder 937 cc Testastretta 11° sports riding on the track or graphics and Öhlins suspen- engine, which with its 114 hp on roads full of curves and sion with increased travel, at 9,000 rpm and 9.8 kgm of in everyday riding on urban Marchesini forged rims and torque, of which over 80% stretches. Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up is already available at 3,000 At the top of the Hypermo- and Down EVO.

32 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 33 SCRAMBLER SCUDERIA ITALIA 34 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 35 Ducati builds an exclusive Scrambler Ducati 1100 series for Scuderia Club Italia members.

he result of close collabo- cars through sporting events or by attend- ration between the Ducati ing key shows. What’s more, it designs and Design Center and Scuderia develops original versions of cars and motor- Club Italia is a limited-edi- cycles. tion motorcycle intended Development of this special Scrambler Texclusively for members of this venerable Ducati Club Italia series comes as a follow- association. up to a previous joint design by Bologna- Scuderia Club Italia is a sports-cultural based Ducati and the Scuderia: back in 1995 association, founded in 1989 by vintage/rac- the partnership produced thirty-six “Mon- ing car drivers, connoisseurs and enthusiasts. ster 900 Club Italia” bikes, now sought-after Its members - no more than eighty as per collector’s items. the association’s statute - are united by a Built on the technical foundation of the burning passion for automobiles. Scrambler Ducati 1100 Sport PRO, the Club Italia does much to promote Italian Scrambler Ducati Club Italia features unique

36 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 37 graphics and a wealth of Giugiaro-designed Ducati eye-catching character. accessories, making it the logo. Moreover, an aluminium most exclusive Scrambler The frame has the same plaque on the frame identi- ever built by Ducati. metallic blue finish as the fies the series number. Design highlights on this tank, while the rear subframe To create this special ver- “special” include the red comes in natural aluminium. sion, the Scrambler Ducati underside of which sports voir covers, frame plugs and while heated grips offer leather seat by Poltrona Frau The front and rear fend- 1100 Sport PRO technical the Club Italia shield logo. footpegs. comfort and practicality in with embroidered Club Italia ers are in aluminium with platform has been enhanced The LED indicator bodies A headlight mesh guard the colder months. logo and the metallic blue a tricolour finish. Spoked with type-approved Termi- are in billet aluminium, as are gives the front end of the Association members were tank with bright red side wheels (with black rims and gnoni titanium silencers and a the brake and clutch levers, Scrambler Ducati Club Ita- given an exclusive preview of panels, topped off by the spokes) complete the bike’s billet aluminium tank cap, the brake and clutch fluid reser- lia an assertive, original feel, the Scrambler Ducati Club

38 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 39 Giulio Malagoli and Andrea Ferraresi

Italia on Saturday 20 June, our of the bike and features head of the Ducati Design with the event seeing the dedicated graphics. Center, Andrea Ferraresi material for the saddle, the Giulio Malagoli, Ducati Product by an association member, arrival of the first orders. “When you get the chance - The Scrambler Ducati Club logo and the special equip- Marketing Director”. in fact, 500 euros will go to Bike deliveries will begin in to work alongside people who Italia demonstrates this won- ment package. Nothing was Moreover, the Ducati-Scu- the #raceagainstCovid, the September. share your passion for beauti- derfully. It represents a per- left to chance. Every alteration deria Club Italia partner- Ducati-organised fund-raising Each customer will also fully-made things, for engines fect balance of sportiness, style was meticulously assessed and ship goes beyond creating scheme designed to help the receive a personalised bike and for Italy, enormous satisfac- and attention to detail. Together shared. The icing on the cake exceptional bikes: it also S. Orsola Hospital in Bologna cover, a certificate of authen- tion with the resulting work and with the members of the Scu- was being able to present this involves donations destined provide effective convales- ticity and a hand-crafted Bell the final outcome is virtually deria Club Italia we chose just inimitable bike to Club mem- for the fight against Covid- cence for those recovering helmet that matches the col- guaranteed - commented the the right tone of blue, the bers in person, together with 19. For each bike purchased from Covid-19.

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44 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 45 The colour range of the V2 is extended with the new White Rosso livery, available in dealers from July 2020.

he colour range of the Pani- white enhances the design of the Panigale gale V2 is extended with V2, highlighting the lines and the purity of the new White Rosso live- the geometrical shapes. At the same time the ry, which goes alongside the details in Ducati Red emphasize its sporty monochromatic Ducati Red and powerful character. Tlivery with which the bike was presented last The Ducati Red colours the rims, the front November. air intakes and the deflectors of the upper The new White Rosso livery has Star White half-fairings. Silk as its main colour. The predominance of These last two red touches ideally accom-

46 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 47 pany the path of the airflows half-fairings of the large Pani- Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia. In inside the motorcycle, i.e. gale V2 logo, inspired by the fact, Pecco was able to enjoy those that feed the engine graphics of Ducati Corse a preview of the bike by test- and those that pass through . ing it at the Misano World the radiator. Testimonial of the Panigale Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”. This new livery is complet- V2 and protagonist of the “Since 2016, my personal ed with an additional touch photo and video shooting of motto has been #GoFree. For of sportiness thanks to the the new livery is the rider me it means living in a light- positioning on the lower of the Team hearted and carefree way, hav-

48 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 49 ing fun and giving priority to the things you love sincere bike that allows you to go fast, safely, with- to do. I think the Panigale V2 fits well with this out becoming tired, while having a very strongand definition and reflects my way of being - said decisive character and personality”. Pecco Bagnaia after trying the Panigale V2 The Panigale V2, presented less than a year - The new livery, so white, is very beautiful and ago and capable of immediately conquering different from the usual. Despite being a street an enthusiastic public, is the super-mid of the bike, it surprised me how much speed it can have Ducati sports bikes and represents the entry when cornering. It is a fun, very stable and very model to the Panigale family. It is powered

50 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 51 52 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 53 by the 955 cc Superquadro in the hands of the rider quickly, even the slowest round the mechanical com- eral exit exhaust, with under- The electronic package, twin-cylinder engine (com- that never puts you in dif- ones. ponents, enhancing the small engine silencer, emphasizes dedicated to active safety pliant with Euro 5 standard) ficulty and can always be fully The chassis of the Panigale size of the Superquadro the clean lines of the Panigale and vehicle dynamics con- and has a maximum power of exploited. V2 is based on the mono- twin-cylinder and creating a V2. trol, includes the “corner- 155 hp at 10,750 rpm and a The delivery of the twin- coque frame and is dressed visually compact motorcycle. The complete and modern ing” functionality applied to maximum torque of 104 Nm cylinder is such that more in an elegant and sporty The “family feeling” with electronic equipment, based the Bosch ABS, an electronic at 9,000 rpm. than 70% of the maximum design inspired by that of the the other Panigale models on the 6-axis inertial plat- gearbox, with operation also The power of the Panigale torque is constantly available Panigale V4. is also underlined by the form, leaves no doubt about in downshift and traction, V2 allows to have fun on the beyond 5,500 rpm, allowing The fairing has extensive single-sided swingarm, while the sporting DNA of the engine braking and wheelie track, delivering amotorcycle to get out of the corners and clean surfaces that sur- the compact-sized single lat- bike. controls.

54 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 55 All the controls are inte- as the immediate identifica- fun; in addition, the specific grated into the three Rid- tion of the selected Riding calibration of the hydraulic the dynamic qualities of the The technical equipment is with a single 245 mm disc at ing Modes (Race, Sport and Mode. brakes makes it comfortable Panigale V2. completed by a Sachs steer- the rear. Braking is powerful, Street) that can be modi- The chassis has fully-adjust- for road use. The ergonomics of the semi- ing damper and by a Brembo never excessively aggressive fied via the 4.3” TFT colour able suspension with a Showa Diablo Rosso Corsa handlebars and the rider seat braking system with M4.32 and always adjustable. dashboard with graphics and Big Piston Fork (BPF) 43 mm II multi-compound tyres, offer a non-fatiguing position monobloc callipers activat- The Panigale V2 in White interface designed to make in diameter and a Sachs shock which combine track per- on the road and an efficient ed by a radial brake master Rosso livery will be available menu navigation and setting absorber set up to make formance with versatility on one on the track, thus allow- cylinder. The discs are 320 in Ducati dealers from July adjustments intuitive, as well the bike intuitive, agile and the road, also contribute to ing the rider to move freely. mm in diameter at the front 2020.

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58 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 59 Ducati presents the “GP White” livery for the Multistrada 950 S.

ucati completes the colour add sportiness to the Multistrada 950 S, range of the Multistrada which makes elegance, fluidity and balance of 950 S for the Model Year lines its strengths. 2021 by introducing a new The 950 is the ideal “GP White” livery, which motorcycle to experience the excitement Dadds to the classic Ducati Red colour. of the journey every day, rediscovering well- The “GP White” livery takes its inspira- known roads or venturing into new territo- tion from the Ducati MotoGP graphics and ries. is based on a colour scheme that alternates Riding pleasure and versatility make it per- white and grey, maintaining the unmistak- fect for any type of use. The low weight, the able Ducati touch in some red details, like 19” front wheel and the reduced seat height in the frame and in the graphics on the alloy (840 mm) ensure agility and ease of riding, wheels. while the advanced technological equipment This new colouring was designed by the guarantees maximum safety and comfort in Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer to all conditions, both for those who want to

60 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 61 our TFT display, Hands Free 5 standard in all countries competent and constantly tackle long journeys, maybe among the unmistakable version, is equipped with the system, Cruise Control and where it is in force. trained team that treats every as a couple and with luggage, landscapes of the Motor Val- most innovative technology backlit handlebar controls, as On all models of the Mul- Ducati motorcycle with the and for those looking for ley in Emilia-Romagna. at the service of safety and well as Bosch ABS Cornering, tistrada family, Ducati offers same care with which it is an agile and fun bike to use For a motorcycle that riding pleasure: electronic which increases the active the exclusive “4Ever Multi- designed and assembled in every day. makes every road a new suspension with Ducati Sky- safety of the vehicle. strada” warranty, valid for 4 Borgo Panigale. On the occasion of the world, this land is the ideal hook Suspension Evo (DSS) Starting from MY21, the years with unlimited mileage. The Multistrada 950 S “GP launch of the new livery, the place to enjoy the beauty and system, Ducati Quick Shift entire Multistrada 950 range, The warranty relies on the White”, both in the alloy Multistrada 950 S “GP White” uniqueness of the regional up & down (DQS), full-LED powered by the Testastretta service offered by the entire wheels and spoked wheels was the protagonist of a true and Italian territory. headlamp with Ducati Cor- 11° engine (937 cc and 113 network of dealers of the versions, will be available in “Extraordinary Journey” set The Multistrada 950, in its S nering Lights (DCL), 5” col- hp), will comply with Euro Bologna-based company, a Ducati dealers within July.

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ucati Corse announce that facturer, and finished last season eighth Jack Miller will be one of overall in the standings, taking five podiums the two official Ducati during the year. Team riders in the 2021 Jack Miller: “First of all I want to thank warmly MotoGP World Champi- Paolo Campinoti, Francesco Guidotti and all the Donship. The company from Borgo Panigale Pramac Racing Team for the great support I and the 25-year-old Australian rider have have received from them in the two and a half reached an agreement for next season with years spent together. It is an honour for me to an option to extend the contract also for be able to continue my MotoGP career with the 2022. Borgo Panigale manufacturer and I would like Miller, who made his MotoGP debut in to thank all the Ducati management, Claudio, 2015 at just 20 years old, joined Ducati in Gigi, Paolo and Davide, for having trusted me 2018 with the Pramac Racing Team, the fac- and given me this incredible opportunity. I look tory-supported team of the Bologna manu- forward to starting riding again this year, and I

66 MD DOSSIER JULY 2020 JULY 2020 MD DOSSIER 67 am ready to fully commit to the of the fastest and most tal- for the positions that matter, in responsibility of being an official ented riders in the champion- every race, starting already this Ducati rider in 2021”. ship. So we are happy that he season with the Desmosedici Claudio Domenicali, CEO has agreed to ride the official GP20 of the Pramac Racing of Ducati Motor Holding: Desmosedici GP bike of the Team, and taking a further step “Since he arrived in the Pramac Ducati Team next year. We are forward next year thanks to the Racing Team, Jack has grown convinced that Jack has all the support of the Ducati Team”. steadily, proving himself one right skills to fight continuously

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