Published On: December 30, 2023

Ducati MotoGP Sporting Director Paolo Ciabatti is leaving MotoGP for Ducati Corse Off-Road. After ten seasons as Sporting Director in road racing, the Italian will take charge of the motocross department of the Borgo Panigale company. Ciabatti (66) will be responsible for the organization and management of the off-road program in the coming years, including participation in the FIM MXGP World Championship and the AMA Supercross Championship.

The product development plan with a 450 prototype will be handled by Alessandro Lupino with the participation of Antonio Cairoli as high-performance test driver.

By: Steven van Kempen/KEMCO
Photo: Ducati MX