Ducati has officially entered the world of American off-road racing, announcing the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team for the 2026 AMA Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross, and SuperMotocross Championship Series.
The announcement, made in Sunnyvale, California, marks Ducati’s first official off-road program in North America, signalling a bold new chapter for the brand best known for its road racing success. The all-new team will make its debut at Anaheim 1 Supercross on January 10, 2026.
This partnership brings together three iconic forces in motorsport — Ducati, Troy Lee Designs, and Red Bull — each synonymous with creativity, performance, and racing passion. The collaboration unites Ducati’s engineering precision, Red Bull’s energy and athlete-driven vision, and TLD’s signature style and craftsmanship, forming one of the most talked-about factory efforts in recent Supercross history.
Ducati Corse Off-Road: From Europe to the US
The move follows two years of development under the Ducati Corse Off-Road program in Europe, where the Desmo450 MX has already shown serious promise.
Testing began with Tony Cairoli, Alessandro Lupino, Jeremy Seewer, and Mattia Guadagnini, and in 2024 Ducati made its World Championship debut in the Netherlands. Lupino went on to claim Ducati’s first motocross title in the Italian MX1 Prestige Championship, while Seewer delivered two MXGP podiums aboard the Desmo450 MX during 2025.
A Reunion of Legends
The project also reunites Troy Lee Designs and Red Bull, two names that have worked side by side for more than 20 years. From early Supermoto programs in 2001 through to a dominant decade in Supercross and Motocross between 2016 and 2024, the partnership has been defined by creative energy and championship success.
Red Bull’s deep involvement in AMA Supercross has helped shape the modern era of the sport — developing riders, supporting teams, and driving the storytelling that connects fans worldwide. Meanwhile, Troy Lee Designs has built its own legacy as one of the most influential brands in the paddock, blending art, performance, and rider culture like no other.
What They Said
Paolo Ciabatti, General Manager, Ducati Corse Off-Road:
“From the very first test, our goal was clear — to bring Ducati’s racing DNA into Motocross and Supercross. Not just to participate, but to compete at the highest level. With the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing team, we’ve found partners who share our belief that racing is about passion, innovation, and leaving a lasting mark.”
Troy Lee, Founder, Troy Lee Designs:
“I’m super stoked and proud to be partnered back with Red Bull — it feels like a reunion. To now be teaming up with Ducati in their 100th year is massive, not just for us but for the whole moto industry. From painting helmets in my garage to running a full-on factory team with Ducati and Red Bull — this is history in the making. Come January, the world’s going to see it shine. 2026 is going to be next level.”
The Next Chapter
The Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing team will unveil its rider lineup and custom TLD liveries in the coming weeks. With Ducati’s racing DNA now entering the Supercross arena, the 2026 season promises to be one of the most anticipated in recent memory — marking the moment the Italian brand’s off-road ambitions truly come to life.
Photos: Ducati
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