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Todd to contest 2024 Isle of Man TT Supersport races on a Ducati
In 2023, the Panigale V2 dominated the World Supersport Championship with Nicolo Bulega and Aruba.it Racing, and Ben Currie clinched the British Supersport crown with his Oxford Products Racing-run bike. Xavi Fores, a former World Superbike racer, also secured the Supersport title at the MotoAmerica Championship in 2023 on the V2. Todd, who previously rode Honda machinery with Padgetts Racing at the TT, achieving a best of fourth place in 2022, will now aim to add to Ducati’s Isle of Man victories. Racing with TAS on BMW machinery in the big bike classes, the Northern Irish squad will support Todd’s Supersport bid on the Ducati managed by Powertoolmate under Stewart Johnstone’s guidance. Todd praised the V2 as a top-quality machine, highlighting its dominance in 2023, expressing excitement about racing it at the TT with strong support from TAS and Stewart. Looking ahead, Johnstone is eager to lead the Ducati effort at the TT, aiming to bring success back to the iconic brand that has historically performed well at the event. The Ducati name was set for a comeback at the TT in 2022, but the plan fell through, and the last TT win for Ducati dates back to 1995. Todd is set to have two Panigale V2s for the 2024 TT campaign, including one built by the Aruba.it World Supersport squad.
