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At Misano World Circuit, a day filled with track action, legendary figures from the world of motorcycle racing, exclusive bikes, padel, music, partners, and authentic moments.
Among those in attendance were Jorge Lorenzo, Loris Capirossi, Marco Melandri, Michele Pirro, Marco Lucchinelli, Massimo Rivola, Nicolò Bulega, and many friends from the racing world.
ProDay 2026, held on Tuesday, June 23 at the Misano World Circuit, once again confirmed its truest essence: a day born out of a passion for two wheels and grown, year after year, around people.
Now in its sixth edition, ProDay continues to be much more than a track experience. It is an event that brings together champions of yesterday and today, riders, managers, partners, journalists and friends from the paddock who, despite busy schedules filled with commitments, races, testing sessions and international travel, choose to come together in Misano for the pleasure of enjoying a different kind of day, filled with track action, stories, music and fun.
In the paddock and on track, a host of names that have written important chapters in the history of world motorcycle racing took turns throughout the day: Jorge Lorenzo, MotoGP Legend and Vmoto Special Ambassador, Loris Capirossi, Marco Melandri, Michele Pirro, Marco Lucchinelli, Massimo Rivola, Andrea Buzzoni, and many other key figures and friends from the racing world. Making the atmosphere even more special was also the presence of Nicolò Bulega, rider for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, who was training during the day.
Among the main highlights of the 2026 edition was also a selection of special motorcycles that transformed the paddock into a true open-air gallery dedicated to performance, history and racing culture.
Among the most admired bikes was the official 2023 Aprilia RS-GP MotoGP, a genuine factory MotoGP bike that captured the attention of fans, media and industry professionals alike. Making it even more special was Loris Capirossi, who took it out on track, providing one of the most exciting moments of the day: seeing a great motorcycle racing champion climb aboard an official MotoGP bike and hearing it circulate around the Misano circuit quite literally ignited the enthusiasm of the crowd.
Alongside the MotoGP bike, there was also space for the exclusive Aprilia RSV4 1100 250th US Anniversary, a motorcycle created to celebrate the connection between racing identity, history and technology, capable of attracting the attention of enthusiasts thanks to its uniqueness, details and visual impact.
Completing the line-up was one of the extremely rare Yamaha R1 GYTR PRO 25th Anniversary Limited Edition motorcycles, produced in just 25 units worldwide. Tested by several riders, as well as by Graziano Milone, these special two-wheeled guests were among the revelations of the day: extreme, spectacular and capable of winning over everyone who watched them leave the pit boxes.
For the public and the media, being able to admire these motorcycles live was already a privilege. Seeing them then come to life, enter the track and pass through the hands of riders and special guests added something that no technical data sheet can fully convey: the sound, the energy, eyes fixed on the pit lane and the immediate emotion of seeing such rare motorcycles truly being used.
The sixth edition also saw the active participation of new partners joining the ProDay family. Different organisations, not all directly from the two-wheel sector, but united by the same passion for motorcycling and the desire to contribute to a day built on real relationships.
Among the new partners taking part in the 2026 edition were WRS, Arrow, GIDD, Keller Zable and the Family Banker Ferrero Fabrizio, friend of ProDay and super enthusiast of the Padel Cup that he promoted. Their presence brought professionalism, enthusiasm and concrete participation. Not just logos, but people involved in the paddock, in track moments and in the connections created during the event.
From this spirit of collaboration, one of the most appreciated projects of the edition was born: the special motorcycle dedicated to Graziano Milone, a Ducati Panigale V4S 2026 edition customised with a design created by Sakart Design and born thanks to the collaboration with WRS and Arrow. A concrete example of how technical skills, racing vision and shared passion can become something unique, capable of perfectly telling the identity of ProDay.
“ProDay was born from passion and continues to grow thanks to the people who choose to take part. Every year I see champions, friends, partners and professionals with a thousand commitments find a way to come to Misano even just to live a day together. This has enormous value for me. It is not just track, it is not just bikes: it is the pleasure of meeting again, having fun and sharing a passion that always remains the same”, said Graziano Milone, Founder of ProDay.
Even off the track, the event continued with the ProDay Padel Cup, promoted by GMT, which brought together riders, journalists, partners and friends in a moment of play, smiles and healthy competitive spirit. Music, hospitality and the paddock mood created a spontaneous and engaging atmosphere, always authentic.
A particularly significant moment was dedicated to GRU.P.I.F.H., a social promotion association committed to supporting people with psycho-physical disabilities and their families. The association promotes a culture of inclusion, supports integration into daily life and offers families moments of relief through recreational, playful and sporting activities, designed as opportunities for growth, relationships and friendship. ProDay wanted to host the association by offering its members the chance to get to know a new world up close, experience the paddock, meet the riders and feel part of the event.
The sensitivity shown by the protagonists of the day made this moment even more special. Seeing the enthusiasm of the kids, especially in front of the greeting of champions such as Jorge Lorenzo, delivered an experience that we are sure will stay with them in the years to come and made them part of the ProDay family.
The evening party closed the 2026 edition with the same energy that accompanied the entire day. After the track, ProDay moved into a more convivial atmosphere, with music at the console led by Marco Melandri. A finale consistent with the spirit of the event: relationship and fun.
The Misano World Circuit once again confirmed itself as the ideal setting for a format that speaks the language of motorcycling in a direct and sincere way. ProDay 2026 leaves strong and authentic images: Jorge Lorenzo on the Yamaha R1 GYTR PRO, Loris Capirossi on the Aprilia MotoGP RS-GP 2023, Marco Melandri between track and music, Michele Pirro in the paddock, Marco Lucchinelli welcomed as a home legend, Massimo Rivola among guests and friends. The 2026 edition was also enriched by WorldSBK champions with the special presence of Nicolò Bulega, Lorenzo Baldassarri and Stefano Manzi in training, the special Aprilia bikes, the bike dedicated to Milone, the Padel Cup and the evening party.
A sixth edition that did not simply confirm the format, but made it even more recognisable. ProDay is track, friendship, passion, networking and fun. It is motorcycling lived in its simplest and most powerful form: champions of yesterday and today who, for one day, return above all as enthusiasts.
Partner ProDay 2026:
A special thanks to all the partners, organisations and professionals who contributed to the realisation and success of the sixth edition of ProDay: GMT, Vmoto, WRS, Arrow, GIDD, Keller Zable, Family Banker Ferrero Fabrizio, Sakart Design, Garage 51 – Ducati, Misano World Circuit, FMI, Arai Ber Racing, Pirelli Italia, GYTR Pro Shop Yamaha, Pubbliteam, Porsche Gabellini Pesaro and GRU.P.I.F.H.
A special thanks also to all the guests, riders, journalists, friends and the entire team who, with passion and dedication, have been working on the ProDay project for six years, contributing to growing an event born from passion and become, edition after edition, a true motorsport family.
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