Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing (MotoGP)
| Ducati Team | |
|---|---|
| 2012 name | Ducati Team |
| Base | Bologna, Italy |
| Principal | Vittoriano Guareschi |
| Rider(s) | 4 Andrea Dovizioso 69 Nicky Hayden |
| Motorcycle | Ducati Desmosedici GP12 |
| Tyres | Bridgestone |
| Riders' Championships | 1 2007 Casey Stoner |
When the MotoGP technical rules changed in the 2002 season, giving priority to four-stroke machinery Ducati decided to enter Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
Ducati's MotoGP motorcycle was unveiled at the 2002 Italian GP at Mugello, for use in the 2003 MotoGP championship. Ducati began taking part in the MotoGP Championship in the 2003 season and won their first championship within 5 years in the 2007 season. Marlboro has been the title sponsor since 2003, although its name does not currently appear on the team's motorcycle. This comes at a time when advertising of tobacco sponsorship has become illegal in the European Union and other major teams have withdrawn from relationships with tobacco companies, for example Yamaha have ended their five year relationship with Fortuna/Gauloises.
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