Nicolai Skovbjerg joins the MX2 World Championship and becomes a Ducati works rider

Nicolai Skovbjerg is well known to German fans. The Dane raced for the German team Sixtyseven Racing Husqvarna this year and won the ADAC MX Youngster Cup in commanding fashion. Skovbjerg also finished second in the EMX250 European Championships behind Francisco Garcia (Kawasaki).

Ducati factory rider with Beddini Racing

In 2027, Skovbjerg will join the MX2 World Championship with the Beddini Racing Ducati team. His team-mate will be the Italian Ferruccio Zanchi, who has already competed this year on the Ducati Desmo250 MX.

“I’m really proud and delighted,” said the Dane. “It’s a huge step in my career and a dream come true. I’m really looking forward to starting this new chapter, working with the team and giving it my all. I can’t wait to get started.”

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