Tony Cairoli was recently announced as part of Ducati’s motocross project and has already visited the manufacturer’s headquarters in Borgo Panigale.

On Friday, the legendary rider used social media to share a photo from Ducati’s facilities with the caption: ‘A completely Italian new adventure.’

At Ducati, Cairoli will serve as an ambassador and also test new bikes and participate in some national-level races. However, the main test rider for the manufacturer will be Alessandro Lupino.

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Tim Gajser was a big name in this MXGP to stay out on most of the races while recovering from an injury. For Marcus Pereira de Freitas, when the rider got to return it was clear he still had the speed but that he just couldn’t put everything together on the early stages.

The HRC General Manager spoke about the season with the team, with the moment of the return for the slovenian not to be forgotten: ‘We saw straight away that Tim had the speed on his return when he was fastest in timed practice in Loket. However, then we saw the true affects of the injury when he couldn’t quite put it together in any of the first few races’.

Despite feeling well training at home, the real feeling on some specific tracks caused an heavier weight on the path to recovery: ‘We knew the motos in Czech would be a lot harder than practice because you simply can’t replicate racing when you are at home. Then there were three sand tracks in the next four, with the other one being Sweden which was almost impossible to pass on, so again, we weren’t expecting too much just because of how little he’d been able to train in the sand’.

As the season continue, the Gajser got to improve and show a little of what he is capable of: ‘Finally, in Turkey, Maggiora and Matterley, there were three tracks that he liked and he was able to win three motos and two GPs and just show everyone that he is back. The double win in Matterley was a great finish and he gave himself a lot of confidence for this off-season that he is still at the very top of the field when he is on his A-game’.

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A new and historic chapter is opening for Ducati – the red team from Borgo Panigale is entering the world of motocross.

Nine-time MX World Champion Antonio Cairoli will join Ducati as a high-performance test rider for the new racing program.

Ducati has also signed a multi-year agreement with Maddii Racing, one of the most experienced teams in the motocross paddock, which will be the reference structure for MX racing activities and will take part in the 2024 Italian Motocross Championship with Alessandro Lupino, eight-time Italian Champion and winner of the 2021 MXoN, also hired by Ducati as a race and test rider.

This is a multi-year project that envisages the creation of a complete range of engines and off-road motorcycles. The models will gradually form part of a family of Ducati-branded motorcycles, starting with motocross.

The focus of Ducati’s off-road project is a combination of the demand for lightness taken to the extreme, top-of-the-range components and engines characterized by a very wide power delivery curve. The latter is achieved thanks to the use of the Desmodromic system, used on all the Bologna company’s sports bikes from MotoGP onwards. Ducati is, in fact, the only company in the world that uses the same valve return system on its top-performing production bikes as it does on its racing prototypes.

Entering the specialized off-road sector represents a very important and challenging strategic choice for Ducati, made possible by the excellent results achieved in recent years. A decision that confirms the desire to expand the brand’s presence in currently unexplored terrain. New young riders will be able to get closer to the Borgo Panigale brand and thus enter the large community of Ducatisti.

Performance is one of the brand’s three core values, along with style and sophistication.

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In a surprising move, Ducati, primarily known for its dominance in the world of MotoGP, has announced the launch of an ambitious motocross program. The Italian motorcycle manufacturer has teamed up with none other than motocross legend, Tony Cairoli, for this new venture.

Tony Cairoli, a name synonymous with motocross success, has won multiple World Championships and is considered one of the greatest riders in the history of the sport. His partnership with Ducati signals the brand’s serious intentions to make a mark in the motocross arena.

Details about the program remain under wraps, but insiders suggest that Ducati is investing heavily in research and development to produce a competitive motocross bike. The collaboration with Cairoli is expected to provide valuable insights and feedback to the Ducati engineering team, ensuring that the bike is tailored to meet the demands of professional motocross racing.

This move by Ducati is seen by many as a strategic expansion of its motorsport portfolio. While the brand has achieved significant success on the tarmac, entering the dirt track world of motocross presents a new set of challenges and opportunities. With Cairoli on board, Ducati aims to leverage his expertise and experience to fast-track its motocross program’s success.

The motocross community has expressed excitement and curiosity about this unexpected collaboration. Many are eager to see how Ducati’s engineering prowess, combined with Cairoli’s unparalleled skills, will shape the future of motocross racing.

It remains to be seen how this partnership will evolve and what impact it will have on the motocross world. However, one thing is certain: with two giants of the motorsport world coming together, fans can expect some thrilling action and innovations in the coming years.

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Jago Geerts was the last winner of the MX2 motocross season. This Sunday, he came out on top at the MXGP of Great Britain, finishing first in the second race after taking third place in the opening race.

Simon Längenfelder (Red Bull GasGas) dominated the first British race in a battle with Thibault Benistant (Monster Energy Yamaha), narrowly winning by just 1.783s. Geerts (Monster Energy Yamaha) secured third place, trailing by just over two seconds. The trio held their positions from the first lap. The reigning champion, Andrea Adamo (Red Bull KTM), finished fourth, always behind the opponents in front of him.

The story of the second race was different. Kay de Wolf (Nestaan Husqvarna) led for much of the 14 laps but couldn’t hold off Geerts in the penultimate lap. The Belgian won by 1.436s ahead of the Dutch rider. Adamo secured third place, trailing by 2.265s. Längenfelder finished fourth, over 20 seconds behind the top three.

In the overall standings for the MXGP of Great Britain, Geerts was the MX2 winner with 45 points, two more than Längenfelder. Adamo concluded his title season with a third-place finish, seven points behind the round winner.

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MXGP of Great Britain results:

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Tim Gajser won this Sunday’s MXGP of Great Britain, that marked the end of the MXGP Motocross World Championship season. The final round took place at the Matterley Basin circuit.

In the first race, Glenn Coldenhoff (Monster Energy Yamaha) led for a significant portion of the race but couldn’t hold onto the position in the final laps. Gajser (Team HRC) overtook him with three laps to go, and then he lost the second-place position to his teammate Jeremy Seewer on the final lap. Seewer finished 1.627 seconds behind Gajser. Jorge Prado (Red Bull GasGas), the reigning champion, finished fourth in this race despite briefly being in second place.

Coldenhoff again started as the leader in the second race but was overtaken by Gajser in the third lap. The Slovenian set the pace from there, eventually winning by 5.868 seconds ahead of Romain Febvre (Kawasaki). The Frenchman made a strong recovery to finish second in the ninth of the 14 laps. During the final lap, Seewer also lost a position to Rúben Fernández (Team HRC). Coldenhoff finished fifth. Prado suffered a fall and could only recover to 18th place.

With the double victory, Gajser won the MXGP of Great Britain, scoring a perfect 50 points. Seewer was second with 40 points, followed by Febvre, Coldenhoff, and Fernández in the top five. After his setbacks in the second race, Prado finished tenth overall.

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It was a day of decisions in the different MXGP categories, and while in the main category the champion was crowned, the truth is that Andrea Adamo, in MX2, didn’t want to wait either and secured the world title himself despite Jago Geerts got to win the second race. Romain Febvre won the second MXGP race in Italy today.

After seeing the title slip from his grasp in an unusual way, when he crashed out before the end of the first heat, Febvre (Kawasaki) wanted to show that this didn’t affect him and won the second race of the category in Maggiora.

The frenchman, ranked second in the world, beat the Team HRC duo: Tim Gajser was second and finished the race 1.628s behind #3, while Ruben Fernandez was third, 6.011s behind. Jeremy Seewer was fourth and the best Yamaha man on track, with Alberto Forato the best on a KTM.

Jorge Prado (GASGAS), already assured of the title, was sixth.

When it came to MX2, and with the title decisions likely to be finalised in Italy, that scenario was confirmed, with Andrea Adamo (KTM) confirming the world title with one round to go.

Geerts (Yamaha) won the heat and beat the winner of the first, Simon Laengenfelder (GASGAS), with the new world champion taking third place.

Top 20 of MXGP race 2:

Top 20 of MX2 race 2:

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It is finally decided: Jorge Prado has just became moments ago the new MXGP world champion. At Maggiora, the rider had a comfortable lead in the standings for his most directly opponents but didn’t gave away and secured the title right away with one race still to take place at the MXGP of Italy, and with one round before the end of the championship.

To do so the GASGAS rider didn’t do it for less: he won at Maggiora in the first race with 1.309s of advantage over Jeremy Seewer (Yamaha), while Alberto Forato (SM Action/KTM) finished third.

The title was somehow early on «awarded» after Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) after six laps got down, not returning to the race, handing over in a plate the title to his fellow opponent, has in order to keep dreaming the french didn’t count only on himself.

In this race the top three stood out greatly, with Calvin Vlaanderen (Yamaha) to finish in the fourth position after crossing this finish line 26.251s after the winner. Ruben Fernandez was the best rider on track on a Honda, fifth.

Top 20 of the race in Italy:

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Simon Laengenfelder was the big winner of the first MX2 race in Maggiora, in a round in which Andrea Adamo gained more points on his main rivals in the fight for the title.

The german from GASGAS was fastest on italian soil, beating Jago Geerts (Yamaha) by 6.611s, while Adamo (KTM) was third, crossing the line 12.5s after the #516.

Liam Everts (KTM) was the first to miss out on the podium, and he who is still dreaming of the class title saw his teammate get further away in the standings after scoring two more points than him. Lucas Coenen (Husqvarna) was fifth and closed the top five.

Note the fight for third place in the championship, where Laengenfelder, after picking up 25 points in the first race, was just one point behind Geerts. The belgian has 681 points, just one more than the german.

Top 20:

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Tim Gajser recently celebrated a victory in the MXGP at Afyonkarahisar, which was part of the Turkish Grand Prix. Following this triumph, he expressed his renewed enthusiasm and ambition to replicate such success in future races, especially in Italy.

Gajser’s win in Turkey has rekindled his passion for standing atop the podium, and he is eager to experience that feeling once more. As the anticipation builds for the upcoming round in Maggiora, Italy, the reigning world champion, who seems ready to pass on the title, shared his thoughts:

“Obviously, after Turkey, I’m looking forward to racing in Maggiora. I really like the track, and the fans are always so loud. You can hear them throughout the circuit when you’re racing. After winning a Grand Prix, that’s my goal for every race. Even though I know it won’t be easy to repeat such a feat, I’ve had good results at this venue in the past. I’m excited to try and do it again this time.”

Gajser’s comments reflect his determination and drive. His recent victory has undoubtedly boosted his confidence, and he is keen to maintain this momentum in the upcoming races. The Maggiora track, with its enthusiastic and vocal fans, promises to be an exciting venue for the next chapter in Gajser’s journey.

The world of MXGP racing is highly competitive, with every race presenting new challenges and opportunities. For racers like Gajser, each victory is not just a testament to their skill and dedication but also a source of motivation to push harder in subsequent races. The feeling of crossing the finish line first and standing atop the podium is unparalleled, and it’s what drives these athletes to give their best at every event.

Maggiora, with its unique track and passionate fans, offers a perfect backdrop for such intense competition. The fans’ energy and enthusiasm play a crucial role in motivating the racers, and Gajser’s acknowledgment of their support highlights the symbiotic relationship between the athletes and their fans.

As the MXGP season progresses, all eyes will be on racers like Gajser to see if they can maintain their winning streaks or if new challengers will emerge to claim the top spot. With the title race heating up, every point counts, and every race becomes a battle not just against other competitors but also against oneself.

Gajser’s recent victory has set the stage for an exciting season ahead. Whether he can replicate his success in Italy remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: he will give it his all, driven by the desire to experience the thrill of victory once more. As fans eagerly await the next race, they can be sure that the action on the track will be nothing short of spectacular.

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