Bayliss, Dovizioso and Lorenzo to battle in Ducati Race of Champions
Young pups prepare for war against hard-bastard legends
DUCATI'S works MotoGP duo Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo will do battle against Superbike stars Chaz Davies and Troy Bayliss in a full-bore Race of Champions at World Ducati Week.
On Saturday 21 July Ducati riders will engage in a thrilling challenge at the Misano World Circuit as they go head to head on limited-edition Panigale V4 S motorcycles with a special configuration.
Shortly before the race, aerobatics of Italy's Tricolour Arrows flying over the starting grid will make the event even more breath-taking.
Twelve renowned riders, Ducati flagbearers past and present, will compete in an unprecedented challenge: MotoGP and Superbike riders like Andrea Dovizioso, Jorge Lorenzo, Danilo Petrucci, Jack Miller, Chaz Davies and Marco Melandri will be there, as will first-rate riders like Troy Bayliss who have made Ducati history.
A true competition, from free practice to podium. There will also be the possibility, for a limited number of visitors of WDW, to experience the excitement of the starting grid.