DUCATI REVEAL MILLERS 2021 CHALLENGER
Ducati reveals Jack Miller’s 2021 challenger – Images: Supplied
Jack Miller’s new colours have been revealed with the factory Ducati squad taking to social media to unveil its 2021 MotoGP bike.
By RHYS VANDERSYDE
The Australian, alongside teammate Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia, both step up to the factory Ducati team for this upcoming season will sport an all-red livery on their new bikes with new title backing from Lenovo.
“The emotions I felt seeing my all-red Desmosedici and wearing my new suit for the first time were incredible!” said Miller.
“I still have to realize that I’ll be part of the official Ducati Team this year. It’s taken a long way to get this far, and finally being “in red” gives me a great sense of satisfaction, but also the right motivation to continue working with commitment and dedication towards my future goals.”
“I am looking forward to this new adventure and will try to get some important results this season.”
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation, the 2021 MotoGP season currently has 19 Grands Prix’s confirmed with the season set to get underway on 5th March in Qatar with official testing.
Ducati will be represented at the initial test with test rider Michele Pirro before Miller and Bagnaia get to make their official debuts as factory riders at Losail International Circuit on March 6th-7th.
“The start of a new season is always a special moment, and this year even more, as we have a completely new team.” said Luigi Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse.
“We have two new riders with us, Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia. Both are extraordinarily talented, they’re young, but they have already a lot of experience on our bike.”
“Jack and Pecco have great potential, and I think that together we can fight not only to defend the Constructors’ Title won in 2020, but we can also aim for the Riders’ Title.”
“As per this year’s regulations, we cannot modify some of the bike’s components. Still, during winter, we have been able to work on many other aspects to improve our bike’s competitiveness and be ready to start the new season.”
“From 2021 we will also be able to count on even greater support from Lenovo, which has been our partner since 2018 and with whom we have worked very well together over the past few seasons.”
“I’m sure that together we will be able to achieve even greater success this year while entertaining and bringing excitement to all the Ducatisti around the world.”
The first two round of the 2021 MotoGP season will be held at the Doha Circuit on 26th-28th March and 2nd-4th April.
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