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The 12th edition of the World Ducati Week will be held at the Misano World Circuit from 26 to 28 July.
'All In One' is the message that opens this 2024 edition of the World Ducati Week, an event full of racing DNA, riding experiences, life stories, new product premieres, motorcycle parades, evening events, meet-and-greet sessions with the Ducati -MotoGP- WSBK riders and many other initiatives.
On Saturday, July 27, “La Notte dei Campioni” (The Night of Champions) is on the program: an unmissable event with an incredible competition between Ducati riders, a circuit invasion of all participants, street food in the paddock and an evening show with live entertainment and DJ sets, transforming the Misano Circuit into an open-air disco.
The highlight is undoubtedly the race with the Ducati heroes. For the second consecutive edition, this race will be held under the name Lenovo Race of Champions. 15 Ducati drivers will compete on a Ducati Panigale V4. The list of names entered for the Lenovo Race of Champions is: Francesco Bagnaia (reigning MotoGP World Champion), Enea Bastianini, Álvaro Bautista (reigning WorldSBK World Champion), Nicolò Bulega (reigning WorldSSP World Champion), Marco Bezzecchi, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Andrea Iannone, Glenn Irwin, Álex Márquez, Marc Márquez, Jorge Martìn, Franco Morbidelli, Danilo Petrucci, Michele Pirro, Michael Ruben Rinaldi.
One of the most beloved moments for Ducatisti is scheduled for the late afternoon of Friday, July 26: the World Ducati Week parade! Starting from a lap around the Misano World Circuit, the colorful ribbon of Ducati motorcycles will cross the streets of the Riviera Romagna, bringing thousands of enthusiasts to Samsara Beach in Riccione for the 10th anniversary 'Land of Joy on the Beach' celebration Scrambler Ducati.
An exclusive Ducati World Premiere will also follow during the WDW. An area dedicated to this new product will be set up in the paddock, allowing enthusiasts to see the new Ducati model up close. Ducati's new motocross bike, the 450MX, will of course also be present, as will official rider Alessandro Lupino and top test rider Antonio Cairoli.
In addition, the 2024 edition of WDW is a perfect setting to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary Ducati 916. This will be done through a special exhibition with displays of the family's models (916, 996, 998), the first official count of 916/996/998 owners and an exciting festive activity on the Misano circuit with Carl Fogarty as protagonists. like Troy Bayliss, two riders who have become racing legends on this Ducati.
