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Ducati’s sporting director Ciabatti steps down from MotoGP team
Ducati’s sporting director, Paolo Ciabatti, who has been with the company since 2014, will now assume the role of general manager for Ducati’s new off-road division, as they prepare to enter motocross competitions from 2024. Under Ciabatti’s management, Ducati has achieved great success, winning multiple MotoGP titles and World Superbike championships. In the 2023 season, Ducati claimed a record-breaking 17 out of 20 grands prix victories and secured the top three positions in the riders’ standings. Ciabatti will still be involved with Ducati’s road racing activities, coordinating their racing efforts in various international championships. His position as sporting director in MotoGP will be filled by Mauro Grassilli. Additionally, Ducati will face significant changes in 2024 with the departure of engineer Massimo Bartolini and the arrival of Marc Marquez to the Gresini Ducati team.
