Michele Pirro – Trusted Since 1999

Championship leader forced to retire from second place following Indian MotoGP crash

September 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia forced to retire from second place in the GP of India after a crash, Pirro sixteenth. Ducati 1-2 at the Buddh International Circuit with Marco Bezzecchi first (VR46 Racing Team) and Martin second (Pramac […]

Unfortunate ending for the Aruba.it Racing team in San Marino

September 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pirro forced to retire in the San Marino and Rimini Riviera GP after a race accident The San Marino and Riviera di Rimini GP, held this afternoon at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, had […]

Disappointing day especially the Sprint race for Ducati

September 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Twentieth Pirro in the San Marino GP Sprint at Misano Michele Pirro finished in 20th position in the San Marino GP Sprint held this afternoon at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. After showing a […]

Never been so fast here at Grand Prix of San Marino and the Riviera di Rimini in Misano

September 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sixteenth Michele Pirro on Day 1 of Free Practice for the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Riviera di Rimini in Misano Michele Pirro closed with the sixteenth fastest time on the first day […]

Action-packed weekend WorldSBK Magny Cours and MotoGP San Marino

September 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing team and Michele Pirro are ready to hit the track together again in the MotoGP Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera in Misano Adriatico An action-packed weekend awaits the […]

Very difficult day for Ducati at MotoGP Mugello

June 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro fights for Top-15 position in Italian GP at Mugello until 2 laps from the end, eventually finishing in P16 On the day of the Ducati hat-trick with Pecco Bagnaia dominating the Gran Premio […]

Nine-time Italian Champion signs with Ducati as test rider

May 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati renews agreement with Michele Pirro as test rider for another three years Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that Michele Pirro will continue as the Borgo Panigale manufacturer’s test rider for another three years […]

Tumbling crash takes out leader in Circuit of The Americas MotoGP

April 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia is forced to retire in the Americas GP at Austin after crashing out while in the lead. Eleventh Pirro • Luca Marini finishes second on the podium with the Desmosedici GP of the VR46 […]

One Manufacturer Dominates Saturday at MotoGP Circuit of The Americas

April 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia dominates Saturday of the GP of the Americas at Austin as he takes pole and his second Sprint Race victory of the season. Pirro forced to retire following a crash Two Desmosedici GPs on […]

First day of results for Circuit of The Americas MotoGP

April 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia closes second on Day 1 of the Americas GP at Austin with the second fastest time. Seventeenth Pirro Francesco Bagnaia closed with the second-fastest time overall on the first day of practices for the […]

Hit the track in Austin Texas for Grand Prix of The Americas

April 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Pirro are ready to hit the track in Austin, Texas, for the Americas GP Two weeks after the Michelin GP of Argentina, the Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Austin, Texas, to contest the […]

Injured Ducati’s Enea Bastianini to miss the Americas MotoGP

April 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Enea Bastianini to miss the Americas GP After completing a few laps at Misano with the Panigale V4S, the Ducati Lenovo Team rider underwent a further check-up in Forlì at Dr Porcellini’s clinic, who confirmed […]

Crash at the first corner and forced to retire WorldSBK

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro’s race ends at the first corner. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team will return to the action next weekend in Magny Cours for the seventh round of the WorldSBK season An unlucky Sunday […]

First race as a dad for Ducati at Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini

September 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing team returns to MotoGP with Michele Pirro aboard the Ducati Desmosedici GP in the Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini For the third time in the 2022 season, […]

Inspiration Friday: World Ducati Week 2022

Inspiration Friday #208: World Ducati Week 2022

July 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

What do Newport Beach, Vancouver, Paris, Miami, New Delhi, Rome, Mexico City, Sydney, Valencia, New York, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Singapore, Seoul, Hangzhou, Bangkok and Ingolstadt have in common? It’s Inspiration Friday #208: World Ducati Week […]

WDW2022 Race of Champions World Ducati Week

June 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After the dream Sunday that saw Ducati triumph in the Italian Grand Prix at the Mugello International Circuit, the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer announces the details of one of the most highly-anticipated moments of World Ducati Week 2022: the […]

Ducati World to present World Ducati Week 2022

June 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

World Ducati Week 2022 Presented: Challenges on Track, World Premieres, Special Guests, and Unique Moments for Fans of The World of Two Wheels The press conference revealing additional details of World Ducati Week 2022 held […]

Italian rider was protagonist of a dogged Catalunya MotoGP race

June 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Solid race for Michele Pirro who finishes the Gran Premi de Catalunya one step away from the scoring positions. The Gran Premi de Catalunya, ninth round of the 2022 MotoGP season, closed with Michele Pirro‘s […]

Disappointing Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Ducati position obtained

June 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro will start from Row 8 in the Gran Premi de Catalunya The qualifying for the Gran Premi de Catalunya, ninth round of the 2022 MotoGP season, was staged today at the Circuit de […]

Intense Friday first day of free practices at MotoGP Catalan GP

June 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after the Gran Premio d’Italia at Mugello, Michele Pirro was back on track today with the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Aruba.it Racing team for the first two free practice sessions for the Gran Premi de Catalunya, […]

Back-to-back Gran Premi de Catalunya MotoGP Rhythm

June 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing team back on track with Michele Pirro and the Ducati Desmosedici GP for the Gran Premi de Catalunya MotoGP The Aruba.it Racing team’s MotoGP adventure begins with a fascinating back-to-back. Just a […]

Unprecedented Starting Grid for Exciting WDW2022 Challenge

June 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A unique race starring the Ducati team riders in MotoGP, Superbike and Supersport that will ignite the passion of the Ducatisti on Saturday, July 23 at World Ducati Week 2022 On Friday, July 22 two […]

Confidence remains high after MotoGP Gran Premio d’Italia finish

May 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro finishes in P18 the Gran Premio d’Italia with the Aruba.it Racing team’s Ducati Desmosedici GP The first MotoGP race weekend for the Aruba.it Racing team ends with Michele Pirro‘s 18th place finish. On the day of Ducati‘s triumph […]

Complex qualifying session due to the weather condition at Mugello circuit

May 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro will start from fifth row in the Gran Premio d’Italia at Mugello circuit Michele Pirro and the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Aruba.it Racing team will start from the fourteenth position in the Gran Premio d’Italia, eightt round […]

PanigalMotoGP the track with different colors

May 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro and the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Aruba.it Racing team make debut at Mugello Circuit The free practices for the Gran Premio d’Italia MotoGP were staged at the Mugello Circuit today, with Michele […]

First Ducati MotoGP Mugello Circuit Wild Card in Play

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Everything is set at Mugello for the Aruba.it Racing team’s first MotoGP wild card with Michele Pirro and the Ducati Desmosedici GP The Mugello Circuit (Italy) hosts the eighth round of the 2022 MotoGP season. […]

Highly anticipated MotoGP home round at Mugello Circuit

May 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP World Championship returns to action this weekend for one of the most eagerly awaited events for all Italian fans, the Italian GP that, as usual, will be raced on the famous ups and […]

Uncertain weather and mixed track conditions characterised MotoGP San Marino

September 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Uncertain weather and mixed track conditions characterised the first day of free practices of the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Riviera di Rimini, scheduled for this Sunday at the Misano World Circuit “Marco […]

Vmoto Soco MotoGP World Championship circuit

July 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Vmoto Soco, the global urban electric mobility giant manufacturer, has officially presented the first electric urban mobility dedicated store within a MotoGP World Championship circuit. On Monday 12 July, the Super Soco Store has been […]

2020 MotoGP season is Back as Ducati resumes activities on track

June 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Test Team and Michele Pirro finally returned to the track in Misano after the lockdown, for three days of private testing on the circuit named after Marco Simoncelli The Ducati Test Team and […]

MotoGP Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir at British GP Silverstone

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 29 Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir will be on the start line at the British GP at Silverstone this weekend for the Michelin® Virtual British Grand Prix. This fifth […]

Sim Racing: MotoGP Ducati Petrucci and Pirro Virtual Race Sunday 12th April

April 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After the overwhelming success of the first-ever MotoGP Virtual Race two weeks ago, this weekend on Sunday 12th April 2020 at 3:00 pm (CEST) the event will be repeated. The second race will see ten […]

Second row start for Andrea Dovizioso, sixth in qualifying for the GP de la Comunitat Valenciana

November 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso will start tomorrow’s GP de la Comunitat Valenciana from the second row of the grid at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste. The Ducati Team’s Romagna-based rider, who had finished the FP3 session […]

MotoGP de la Comunitat Valenciana: Andrea Dovizioso 9th and Danilo Petrucci 12th on Day 1

November 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso finished the opening day of practice for the GP de la Comunitat Valenciana, the final MotoGP round of the season scheduled for this weekend at the Ricardo Tormo circuit, in ninth position.The Ducati […]

The Ducati Team returns to Europe for the final MotoGP round of the season

November 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In line with the tradition of the last few years, the Ricardo Tormo circuit at Cheste on the outskirts of Valencia, is the venue this weekend for the nineteenth and final round of the 2019 […]

MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix: Danilo Petrucci 8th and Andrea Dovizioso 10th at Misano

September 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

At the end of the first two practice sessions for the San Marino Grand Prix, scheduled to be held this weekend at the Misano World Circuit, all three factory Ducati riders finished the day inside […]

Ducati will start the Italian MotoGP from first row with Dovizioso 9th Pirro 12th Petrucci 3rd

June 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at Mugello Circuit for the Italian Gran Prix qualifiers. In sunny conditions, with 26 degrees in the atmosphere and almost 50 on the tarmac, Danilo Petrucci seized […]