Between the Bayliss family and the Ducati brand, it's a fascinating story that began with Troy. It will continue with his son Oli who we officially learn will be part of the new Supersport on a Panigale V2. A promotion which is not insignificant for early Ducatists…
When Troy bayliss retired, he closed with him an episode of history Ducati in competition. But it will reopen thanks to the son Oli who will take up the family torch on the international scene at the helm of a machine from Borgo Panigale. A resumption of the epic that the Barni Racing Team is more than happy to take on.
The structure is indeed pleased to announce that it will be on track for the 2022 FIM Supersport World Championship with the Ducati Panigale V2 which will be entrusted to Oliver Bayliss. Affectionately called Oli, he is indeed the son of the Ducati legend Troy Bayliss. He was born on September 20, 2003 in the Principality of Monaco and, despite his young age, has already gained experience with the Ducati Panigale V4 R in the ASBK, the Australian Superbike championship. After debuting in 2020 with a third place at Morgan Park, Oli Bayliss raced throughout the 2021 ASBK season, also taking his first victory at the Hidden Valley track. With the support of Ducati, the family Bayliss has chosen the Barni Racing Team to advance Oliver's career and, at the age of 18, he will compete against international rivals.
Oliver Bayliss' arrival in WorldSSP with the Ducati Panigale V2 comes exactly 20 years after Troy's first world title with another twin-cylinder Ducati in Superbike. With Oli, the Barni Racing Team completes its line-up for 2022. A season which will see for the first time Marco Barnabò's team entered in two championships with two young talents: Oli Bayliss in WorldSSP with the Panigale V2 and the young 20 years old Luca Bernardi World SBK with the Ducati Panigale V4 R.
Oli Bayliss: “I finished my school curriculum”
Oliver Bayliss commented : " I am really happy to announce that I will be racing with the Barni Racing Team in the Supersport World Championship with a Ducati Panigale V2. I have finished school, which means I can fully concentrate on my career, on training and only on that ».
His father Troy resumed his words: “ Oliver grew up in the racing world, 2021 was his first year on a Ducati V4 R in ASBK and he straight away took a win in Darwin at the start of 2021. Success came sooner than expected. I think the move to Barni Racing Team is a great opportunity. I hope he can have as much fun as I did with the Ducati twin ».
At Ducati, we are also not indifferent to the return of the Bayliss name. The boss of the competition Paolo Ciabatti declared: “ we are really happy that Oli can make his debut in World Supersport 2022 with the new Panigale V2 and the Barni Racing Team! The Bayliss family has always been very close to Ducati and, in recent months, we have presented the special V2 Bayliss Replica version to celebrate Troy's first world title won 20 years ago. Now the tradition continues with Oli, and we are very happy ". Father Troy had the nickname “Baylisstic” on the track. Now all that remains for son Oli is to reach his target.
