The development of the Ducati Desmo450 MX ridden by Alessandro Lupino continues in the third round of the Italian Motocross Championship. Already victorious on its debut last March in Mantua, the Borgo Panigale prototype represents the first step in a project that will see the birth of a complete range of off-road motorcycles.
In the third round of the Italian MX1 Championship, held on the Miravalle Circuit of Montevarchi, the eight-time Italian Champion was the fastest at the start of both races but in the first stage he was forced to retire during the sixth lap following a contact with another driver, while he was in third position. In the second heat, however, the driver from Viterbo finished in second place, confirming himself third in the championship standings.
Alessandro Lupino, Ducati Desmo450 MX
Photo by: Ducati Corse
The Montevarchi race also allowed Ducati engineers to collect other precious data to support the development of the Desmo450 MX, whose race performance is confirming the validity of the technical basis of the prototype which will enter production in 2025.
The next round of the Italian Motocross Championship is scheduled for 22 and 23 June on the Ponte a Egola (PI) track. During the month’s break, Alessandro Lupino and Tony Cairoli, present in Montevarchi to support his brand partner, will continue the testing program of the Desmo450 MX.
Alessandro Lupino, Ducati Desmo450 MX
Photo by: Ducati Corse
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