Ducati made a notable entry into the world of motocross with Alessandro Lupino, who was one of the protagonists of the Italian Championship in Mantua riding the all-new Desmo450 MX. From the start, the Ducati rider caused a sensation by taking pole position, then winning brilliantly in the first round of the Pro Prestige MX1, beating Giuseppe Tropepe on Honda by three seconds…
The second round was more complicated for Lupino who, after a failed start, had to fight his way from the back of the pack to finish seventh. Isaac Gifting on Yamaha wins this round, while Lupino finished second overall, a result which, although excellent for a first outing, bodes even better for the future.
Claudio Domenicali, the boss of Ducati on the ground, does not hide his enthusiasm: “ this weekend in Mantua marks an exciting new chapter for Ducati. The performances of Alessandro Lupino and our team were exceptional. From our first competition, we were able to show what we were capable of with the best time in practice, a pole position and a victory. »
« Today we made history with the first victory of the Ducati Desmo 450 MX »
Alexander Lupino shares this enthusiasm: “ it was amazing to make my debut with Ducati. Becoming a Ducatista is a unique experience. The team did a remarkable job in a short time, bringing an incredible motorcycle to life. Today we made history with the first victory of the Ducati Desmo 450 MX »
La Desmo stands out for its desmodromic engine, promising a wide power range. The performance of Lupino, especially in dry conditions, confirmed the superior potential of the motorcycle.
The adventure continues Cingoli at the end of AprilWhere Ducati intends to continue its development with Lupino et Antonio Cairolli, supported by valuable data collected during this first competitive outing. After the MotoGP and WSBK, Ducati is now investing in motocross ...
