Superbike: Team Alstare's Ducati 1199 Panigale presented

On the eve of the first world championship event of the 2013 Superbike season, scheduled for Sunday 24 February on the Australian circuit of Phillip Island, the SBK Ducati Alstare Team presents the new livery intended for the new 1199 Panigale R, the bike on which the two official riders, Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini, will take to the track to compete for the prestigious title.

The new colour, which will characterize the SBK Ducati Alstare Team, sees red as the dominant colour, further testimony to the commitment of this Italian motorcycle manufacturer in a championship where the "reds of Borgo Panigale" have always written important pages of history and competitive spirit . The graphics of the motorbike were designed and created by Alstare in collaboration with Ducati.
The new livery is completed by a prestigious list of sponsors who have decided to link their brand and image to the Ducati Alstare SBK Team, its two riders and the new Ducati 1199 Panigale R. Quattro, in particular, are the most important partners and qualifiers who will enjoy important spaces on the fairings of the motorbike and on the suits of the two riders, namely: Energy Trading International, FIAMM Group, FICC and TIM.

Starting, in alphabetical order, the first among the sponsors of the SBK Ducati Alstare Team is Energy Trading International (ENERGY TI). A company that has been active in the supply, shipment and sale of natural gas to industrial and civil customers and local distributors since 2008. Energy TI is able to offer an effective response to the needs of every type of gas user and to provide a quality service guaranteeing safety, savings, innovation and competitiveness, with full respect for the environment and the community in which it operates. Thanks to the professionalism of its collaborators and consolidated experience in the energy sector, the volume of gas sold and the turnover of Energy TI they are constantly growing. In the future Energy TI – in addition to strengthening its sales network – its objective is to develop the electricity business and enter the renewable energy segment.

Born from the all-Italian passion of the Dolcetta family and raised with true values, such as concreteness, quality, respect for people and the environment, the FIAMM Group produces batteries for starting motorbikes, cars and for industrial use (uninterruptible power supplies, energy reserves) and horns, and is now present with production plants and sales offices all over the world. The FIAMM Group further consolidates its strong link with the world of racing with the sponsorship agreement of the Ducati Alstare team for the 2013 and 2014 championship. Experience, in-depth knowledge of the product and ability to dialogue with the customer are undisputed prerogatives of the company . Inventiveness, passion, talent, accuracy are the strength of its highly qualified human resources. The energy of healthy Italy. The same one that has given rise to a solid and competitive industrial structure capable of counting on a global distribution and commercial service network, world leader in the horn market and with important positions in all the other sectors in which it operates. Made in Italy for the world, this is Fiamm. Present in 60 countries, with approximately 70% of turnover achieved abroad. To be close to customers' needs FIAMMhas 10 production facilities (in Italy, Switzerland, France, Czech Republic, USA, Brazil and China), over 20 commercial and technical offices and a widespread network of importers and distributors.

FICC is the new Energy Drink which, with its unique flavor, allows you to truly enjoy every moment of the day 100%. One of the most important ingredients contained in the drink, which makes it so special, is Schisandra Chinesis. Schisandra is a climbing plant originating from China, well known since ancient times both in its land of origin and in the world because it is believed to have aphrodisiac and antioxidant properties, the ability to increase the body's resistance and defenses, to improve both physical and mental performance and stress relief: a true elixir of long life. FICC It comes in two types: the Classic Version with a white can, with a modern and linear design, and a fresh and natural image; the Billionaire Version with a golden can, with a precious and glamorous image, created in collaboration with Mr. Flavio Briatore. FICC Billionaire comes with extremely elegant packaging and is accompanied by a line of products for table service: it was, in fact, specifically designed for all establishments that want to stand out by using top-level products. FICC was born on the German, Austrian and Swiss markets and after the first promising results it began an ambitious commercial development program in the global market
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Telecom Italy is today the leading ICT group in the country and an important player in Latin America. With TIM Brasil it is one of the major players and through the Telecom Argentina group it operates in Argentina and Paraguay in fixed, mobile and internet telecommunications. The offering portfolio, integrated and centered on advanced solutions for consumers, businesses and institutions, includes fixed and mobile telecommunications, digital content, cloud computing, media, office and system solutions. Proximity to the customer and technological innovation are the key words of the Group with a streamlined organization centered on the quality of the service and constant research activity.

“I can only be happy and optimistic with a team like this, with bikes of this level, with our two riders and also with this parterre of friends and sponsors who will support us in this challenging season”, commented Francis Batta', owner of Team SBK Ducati Alstare, “the challenge that awaits us will be important but it will also be thanks to our partners and the trust received from Ducati that we will find the strength and motivation to compete and face this new season. Thanks to those who believed in us and our commitment to doing everything possible to gratify such passion and esteem."