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Record Breaking Ducati Week
Thousands of Ducati motorcycles gathered in the record-breaking parade of World Ducati Week 2024 : a kilometre-long snake that painted the Riviera Romagnola Red in an impressive tribute to the Motor Valley . As per tradition , this was the most symbolic moment of the Friday of WDW2024 , an edition that has already given great emotions to the many Ducatisti flocking to the Misano World Circuit since the early hours of the morning of the opening day . The enthusiasm and passion for the Ducati brand pervaded the atmosphere in a unique experience for all participants .
Throughout the day , the Ducatisti were able to enjoy the many experiences of WDW , including riding their bikes on the circuit in the track sessions , testing the products of the Ducati range through the Test Rides , having the set-up of their bikes checked by the technicians of the Bologna-based Company , participating in the Ducati Talks and discovering all the facets of the brand in an event that is truly “ All in One ”.
The most crowded area of the paddock was obviously the “ New Panigale V4 Sphere ”, where the seventh generation of Ducati ’ s supersport bike saga is exhibited exclusively for WDW participants . The new Panigale V4 also took to the track for the first time on Friday during the free practice and qualifying sessions of the Lenovo Race of Champions , with pole position going to Andrea Iannone ( 1m35.051s – one second better than 2022 poletime ), ahead of World Champion Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio , who completed the front row .
The Saturday program included an evening show after the race with the public invading the track , a moment of entertainment with the main protagonists , Ducati and Ducati Corse , and then everyone could party together until late at night with DJ sets . The Misano World Circuit turned into an open-air disco for one night .
Evening entertainment is an integral part of the program of every World Ducati Week and even on the opening day the parade had a festive location as its arrival point : Samsara Beach in Riccione . Here the unmissable “ Rustida ” ( Traditional BBQ ) was held , served by Ducati managers , and then the “ Land of Joy at the Beach ” took place to celebrate 10 years of Scrambler Ducati .
The first day of this edition confirmed the spirit of the World Ducati Week , a unique event , suitable for all types of public , capable of combining the passion for two wheels with conviviality and direct contact between Ducati people and the Ducatisti crowding the WDW paddock .
Another of the most exciting moments was the Lap of Honour , which involved all the riders present at the event , including some of the legends who took the Red bikes of Borgo Panigale to triumph on circuits all over the world . Carl Fogarty , Troy Bayliss , Carlos Checa and Régis Laconi joined today ' s riders amid applause from the crowd , celebrating the pride of being Ducatisti .
The ‘ Night of Champions ’ closed with some impressive fireworks , which lit up the circuit and made Ducatisti who have come to celebrate their great passion feel at the centre of the show .
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