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Ducati Announces 2026 Super- Motocross Rider Lineup D ucati Corse announced its of- ficial rider roster for the 2026 SuperMotocross racing season. The new Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing team will field Justin Barcia and Dylan Ferrandis on the Desmo450 MX in the AMA Supercross, Pro Moto - cross and post-season SuperMo- tocross Playoff rounds. Both riders look to be wearing Troy Lee helmets, Oakley goggles, Troy Lee gear and Alpin- estars boots. "I am absolutely amped to be joining the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Fac- tory Racing Team," said Justin Barcia. "It's exciting to be back with the TLD crew and reunite with so many familiar faces I've shared great memories with. This is a fan- tastic opportunity, and I'm ready to learn, push the new bike, and fight for podiums and race wins." "I'm very happy for the opportunity to race Ducati's first season in the U.S.," said Dylan Fer- randis. "It's such an iconic brand, and I'm stoked to be reunited with Troy Lee Designs; they were one of my first sponsors back in my 85cc days in Europe. The bike feels incredible, and with the team, Factory Connection, and everyone involved, I have no doubt we can achieve great results." "This is truly a dream come true," said Troy Lee. "From painting helmets in my house, to a 22-year partnership with Red Bull, to now launching a 450 factory race program with Ducati, bringing these three iconic brands together is beyond what I ever imagined. It's also an honor to represent Ducati, especially in their 100th year, and to bring their off-road pro- gram to the U.S. Our team is ready, our riders are fired up, and I can't wait to see that first gate drop at Anaheim 1." Leading the program is Team Manager Josh Wisenor, along with Rick "Ziggy" Zielfelder, whose deep involvement in the development of the Ducati Desmo450 MX has been pivotal to the bike's readiness for its Supercross debut. "It's been a privilege to build the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team from the ground up," said Wisenor. "We've as- sembled an all-star crew, and with Ducati's full commitment, we're ready to make history. The Desmo450 MX has come a long way in develop- ment, and we can't wait to show what it can do when the gate drops at Anaheim." CN WIND IN THE P24 (Above) Justin Barcia and Dylan Ferrandis are set to ride for the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team in 2026. (Below) Barcia and Ferrandis' new ride.