Renzi Corse is entrusting its V2 Ducati to a promising young talent: Jesus Torres

Renzi Corse Ducati entered the Supersport World Championship in 2024 with Simone Corsi and signed Valentin Debise for the second year, who secured two wins and five podium finishes for Stefano Renzi’s team. The 2026 Supersport World Championship did not go so well: Riccardo Rossi failed to make the top 20 and was replaced midway through the season by Héctor Garzó, who, however, also failed to score any points.

For the 2027 season, the Renzi team took a new approach and looked for a suitable rider in the V2 Future Champ Academy one-make cup. This cup was held for the first time that year and took place, amongst other venues, at the Misano and Cremona rounds as part of the World Superbike Championship. The series is organised by Ducati test rider Michele Pirro and his company, Garage 51. It is aimed at young riders both under and over the age of 21. The Panigale V2 is used as the race bike.

The winner of the debut season was Jesus Torres, who secured two victories and six further top-three finishes across eleven races. The 20-year-old was immediately signed by Renzi Corse for the 2027 Supersport World Championship.

“The team is proud and delighted to welcome the winner of the very first Lenovo V2 Future Champ Academy Garage 51 Ducati as part of its 2027 project,” reads a statement from the team. “A new adventure is beginning, bringing with it fresh energy, great ambitions and the determination to give it our all. The entire Renzi Corse team can’t wait to get out on the track and embark on this exciting new journey!”

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