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World Ducati Week 2026 has kicked off in Misano, Italy. Thousands of fans from around the world gathered to celebrate the opening of the Ducati festival. Saturday features the Race of Champions runs and qualifying, while Sunday brings the weekend's marquee race.
Just imagining the atmosphere of World Ducati Week gets me emotional. People gathering from all over the world, connecting beyond language through one red machine. That kind of energy is hard to replicate at any other brand event. It's a festival where you want to soak in the whole mood, not just the riding.
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Curious what the 'biggest race of the weekend' on Sunday actually is - maybe a Panigale single-make series?
Is 'Ducatista' basically just a term for Ducati fans?
Right, it's the term for Ducati's owner and fan community.
Thousands of people converging from all over the world - lodging around Misano must be nearly impossible to find.
I've actually heard that nearby hotels book up a full year ahead during WDW season.
The Race of Champions is always fun watching amateur owners race alongside pros.
WDW's supposed to be biennial, so having it in Misano again this year is a nice surprise.
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