Ducati new sole manufacturer for FIM MotoE

MotoE Ducati – Dorna Sports and Ducati have announced a new partnership, with the Borgo Panigale company being the sole producer of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup from 2023 to 2026.

The announcement was made in a special press conference at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. Present were the CEO of Dorna Sports Carmelo Ezpeleta and the CEO of Ducati Motor Holding Claudio Domenicali, who unveiled the new project.

Ducati enters the world of electric racing, facing a new challenge and preparing to write another incredible chapter in its rich history. The bike for the new era of MotoE will be built on the principles of Ducati's racing DNA, with the aim of creating a lightweight motorcycle that combines tradition, passion and innovation for a new era of electric racing.

Statements Claudio Domenicali Ducati new sole MotoE manufacturer

“We are very proud of this agreement because, like every first time, it represents a historic moment for our company. Ducati is always projected towards the future and every time it enters a new world it does so with the aim of creating the best performing product possible. This agreement comes at the right time for Ducati, which has been studying electric engines for years, because it will allow us to develop within a known field: that of competitions. We will work to give every participant in the FIM MotoE World Cup a high-performance electric motorcycle and one made to exemplify light weight. It is in the area of ​​weight, which is a fundamental element of sportbikes, that will prove to be the greatest challenge. Lightweight machines have always been in Ducati's DNA and thanks to rapidly evolving battery technology and chemistry, we are confident we can achieve excellent results. We test our innovations and future-oriented technological solutions on racetracks around the world and then create exciting and desirable products for Ducatisti. I am convinced that, once again, we will take advantage of the experience gained in the world of competitions to transfer it and apply it to production motorcycles."

Carmelo Ezpeleta statements on Ducati new sole MotoE manufacturer

“We are very proud to announce Ducati as the new sole manufacturer for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup. With their incredible history, it is an honor to welcome this commitment from one of the most well-known manufacturers in the paddock and face this new challenge together. We are eager to see what the future has in store and continue to see this technology develop and grow, with the MotoGP paddock and MotoE continuing to drive innovation and evolution in the motorcycling industry, whilst creating an incredible show on the track. We would like to thank Energica (outgoing partner, ed.) for the important role they played in the initiation and growth of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup. They made an invaluable contribution to making the series what it is now.”