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Ducati Hopes Dashed by Crash in Barcelona

In a Catalan Grand Prix that was marked by sweltering, slippery conditions that contributed to no fewer than ten riders failing to finish and several others taking off-track excursions, Ducati Team racer Andrea Dovizioso was forced to ride in defence mode on his way to seventh place aboard his Desmosedici GP13. Teammate Nicky Hayden, meanwhile, [...]

Little Evidence that Lab Bike will Speed Ducati Up

Despite a management shakeup and Audi’s investment, the first test by Ducati factory racers Andrea Dovizioso and Nicky Hayden of the laboratory Ducati GP13 campaigned by Michele Pirro showed little sign of an imminent break through.

Max Biaggi Takes Ben Spies’ Ducati to a Track Day

Max Biaggi today concluded an interesting two-day test on the Pramac Racing Team’s Ducati Desmosedici GP13 at the Mugello circuit.  After being away from MotoGP racers for 8 years there was never any chance that Max would set any records.   

Biaggi to Test Ducati Desmosedici

Max Biaggi will take to the track aboard the Pramac Racing Team’s Ducati Desmosedici GP13 tomorrow for a two-day test at the Mugello circuit in Tuscany, Italy.

Ducati Mugello MotoGP Results

As many enthusiastic supporters looked on from the Ducati Grandstand, both Ducati Team riders posted their best dry results of the year today at Mugello, with Andrea Dovizioso and Nicky Hayden riding their Desmosedici GP13 machines to fifth and sixth places, respectively, in the TIM Italian Grand Prix.

Dovi Puts Ducati on Front Row for Mugello MotoGP

Ducati Team rider Andrea Dovizioso turned in an emotional performance during qualifying at Mugello, the Italian manufacturer’s home track, posting an inspired final lap in the Q2 session that put him on the front row for tomorrow’s TIM Italian Grand Prix. Meanwhile, grip problems limited teammate Nicky Hayden to eighth-best, and the American will start [...]

Ben Spies Pulls Out of Mugello MotoGP

Pramac Racing’s Ben Spies return to MotoGP after a 5 week break was short lived as the American has decided to withdraw from this weekend’s Italian MotoGP due to continued weakness in his shoulder.

Ducati Prepare for Home MotoGP at Mugello

Buoyed by its recent positive showing at the French Grand Prix, the Ducati Team is preparing for its home round at the Mugello Circuit in the hills of Tuscany. Always one of the most popular rounds on the championship tour, this year’s edition of the Italian Grand Prix has been moved forward on the calendar [...]

Ducati MotoGP Photogallery from Le Mans

The French MotoGP was the best result so far this season for the Ducati factory team with Andrea Dovizioso leading the race and narrowly missing out on a podium after Marx Marquez passed him for 3rd in the dying laps of the race as the track dried.  Nicky Hayden finished 5th. Enjoy this photo gallery from Le [...]

Marquez Destroys Ducati Dream Finish

Ducati Team riders Andrea Dovizioso and Nicky Hayden turned in strong performances in unpredictable race conditions in the French GP, taking their Desmosedici GP13 machines to fourth and fifth place, respectively.