PRAMAC ANNOUNCE NEW TEAM MANAGER

Satellite Ducati squad Pramac Racing will have new leadership when the 2022 MotoGP season gets underway.

Replacing Francesco Guidotti who departed to head up the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing squad, Claudio Calabresi will step into the role of Team Manager.

Calabresi is no stranger to the team having served as the Team Manager of the team’s MotoE squad, Octo Pramac MotoE, since the project’s inception.

“Claudio’s growth within our team is the testimony of the esteem and confidence I have in him, and I am convinced that after 3 seasons as Team Manager in MotoE he will be up to this new and important challenge.” said Paolo Campinoti, Pramac Group’s CEO.

“We can’t wait to start this new adventure together, certain that Pramac Racing will be one of the top teams in the MotoGP and that next season will bring great satisfaction.”

“The close collaboration with Fonsi will also guarantee us solid skills and experience from a sporting point of view.”

In addition to the new Team Manager, Fonsi Nieto will also step up taking on the role of Sports Director after serving as the riders’ coach in recent years.

Calabresi also brings with him a wealth of managerial experience, earned throughout a career in global energy companies, lastly as Executive Vice President Commercial Director of Eni Refining and Marketing, as well as his great passion for motorcycling.

“I am very proud that Paolo Campinoti thought of me for this position.” said Calabresi.

“We’ve been working together on different projects for several years and developed a strong relationship of respect and friendship.”

“Now a new chapter opens for me, where curiosity, passion and experience will be at full disposal of the team, with the greatest commitment to remain one of the most competitive teams in MotoGP.”

The 2022 MotoGP World Championship will get underway at the Losail International Circuit for the Qatar Grand Prix, March 4-6.

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