What lay behind the special glitter livery of the factory Ducatis at Jerez
The factory bikes ridden by the Aruba.it Ducati riders sported a special livery for the final race of the 2026 Superbike World Championship. What was behind the glittering silver design?
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Die Ducati V4R im Design der 1972er 750-Imola-Desmo
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Die Ducati V4R im Design der 1972er 750-Imola-Desmo
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Nicolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona gave Ducati a remarkable season in the 2026 Superbike World Championship. All race victories went to the Aruba.it duo, along with 31 one-two finishes. The riders’ world championship, the runners-up title in the riders’ standings, and victory in both the team and manufacturers’ championships all went to the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer.
Ducati had also achieved another iconic one-two finish back in 1972 – at the 200-mile race at Imola. Back then, Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari rode a 750 Imola Desmo to first and second place. With a special livery inspired by that era, Ducati built a bridge to the present at last weekend’s season finale in Jerez. At the same time, this pays tribute to the centenary of the Bologna-based manufacturer.
Instead of the usual red, the Ducati V4Rs lined up on the grid for the second race at the Circuito de Jerez in a gleaming silver. The livery was rounded off with a three-colour detail linking Italian star Bulega, Borgo Panigale and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team.
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Die Ducati V4R im Design der 1972er 750-Imola-Desmo
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Die Ducati V4R im Design der 1972er 750-Imola-Desmo
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Die Ducati V4R im Design der 1972er 750-Imola-Desmo
Foto: Ducati
Die Ducati V4R im Design der 1972er 750-Imola-Desmo
Foto: Ducati
Die Ducati V4R im Design der 1972er 750-Imola-Desmo
Foto: Ducati
Die Ducati V4R im Design der 1972er 750-Imola-Desmo
Foto: Ducati
Die Ducati V4R im Design der 1972er 750-Imola-Desmo
© Ducati
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