Athena S.P.A. and Ducati Corse Off-road: together in Ducati's new motocross adventure

Alonte (VI), April 2024. Athena, a renowned company specializing in motorcycle components and accessories, is delighted to announce its collaboration with Ducati as the Technical Partner of Ducati Corse Off-Road.

This one-year partnership will see Athena providing support to the Ducati Corse R&D – Factory MX Team as they venture into the Italian Motocross Championship Pro - Prestige MX1 for the first time. Leading the charge for Ducati will be Alessandro Lupino, the official rider for the Borgo Panigale company, alongside the legendary Antonio Cairoli, who will serve as the high-performance tester. Both riders will pilot the Ducati Desmo450 MX, fitted with the latest innovations from GET, the electronics brand within the Athena Group.

Erardo Ratzenbeck, CEO of Athena, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating:

"We are excited about partnering with Ducati Corse Off-Road. Ducati's foray into motocross is a thrilling endeavor, and we are honored to support them with our products and expertise. Our shared passion for competition and commitment to excellence make this collaboration promising, and we anticipate great success."

Paolo Ciabatti, General Manager of Ducati Corse Off-Road, conveyed his gratitude to Athena, saying:

"We appreciate Athena's involvement in our new venture in motocross. Their technological prowess and off-road expertise provide us with a solid foundation to tackle these competitions alongside a partner who shares our values, aiming for outstanding results together."

The fusion of Athena's expertise and Borgo Panigale's technological prowess on motocross tracks promises a unique synergy, focused on innovation and achieving top performance.

The Athena-Ducati duo is poised to captivate spectators and compete for podium positions in the Italian Motocross Championship Pro - Prestige MX1.