V2 Future Champ Ducati Academy and Technogym

On Sunday, March 8, at the Technogym Village in Cesena, the V2 Future Champ Ducati Academy program will officially begin with the first event dedicated to rider preparation: the initial physical check-up, marking the start of the training pathway of the new racing series.

Since its presentation, the V2 Future Champ Ducati Academy has stood out as a deeply innovative project within the landscape of motorcycle trophies. The format developed by Garage 51 in collaboration with Ducati was created with a clear objective: to build a sporting environment capable of guiding young riders toward professionalism, establishing strong technical, athletic, and cultural foundations for the next generation of champions.

One of the most distinctive elements of the championship is the absolute technical equality among participants. All riders will compete on the new Ducati Panigale V2, equipped with a specific preparation kit designed for track use. The motorcycles will be subject to inspection by the organization, ensuring that every rider competes under exactly the same technical conditions.
This choice represents one of the pillars of the project: the sporting result will be determined exclusively by the talent, preparation, and ability of the rider, eliminating any advantage related to technical differences.

Alongside the sporting competition, the second major distinguishing element of the project is the Academy dimension. The V2 Future Champ Ducati Academy is a structured development pathway, designed to provide riders with essential knowledge and skills for career development.

The program includes activities focused on development in three key areas:

• Athletic preparation, to build riders physically ready for the demands of modern motorsport
• Technical training, to improve understanding of the motorcycle and on-track performance
• Communication and image management, skills that are increasingly important in the professional journey of an athlete

Completing the format is a significant prize fund, designed to concretely support the sporting path of the most deserving riders and assist in the development of their careers.

Within this vision comes the first official Academy event: the V2 Check-Up, the physical evaluation and analysis day organized by Garage 51 at the Technogym Village. During the meeting, riders will undergo specific tests to analyze key parameters such as strength, endurance, mobility, and motor control. The results will represent the starting point for the training program that will support the athletes throughout the season.

In modern motorsport, physical preparation has become a decisive factor for performance. The ability to manage physical effort, maintain concentration, and retain control during the most intense phases of a race is now a fundamental component of sporting success.

The collaboration with Technogym, an international reference in athletic preparation and training technologies, perfectly fits the vision of the project: to build a pathway that combines speed, method, and a culture of performance.

The revolution of the V2 Future Champ Ducati Academy does not concern only what happens on the track, but everything that contributes to building a professional rider: preparation, knowledge, and attention to detail.
This is where the future of motorcycle racing talents begins to take shape.

Daily Program
@ Technogym Village

9:30 – 10:30

First Part – Evaluation Tests

Physical check-up session dedicated to analyzing the main parameters of the riders’ athletic condition.

Assessments include:

• • Body composition
  • Flexibility and mobility
  • Balance test

Strength tests using Biostrength technology:

• • Chest Press
  • Lat Pull Down
  • Leg Press

Technogym Team:

• • Silvano Zanuso
  • Marco Tognolo
  • Michael Tisselli
  • Support: Luigi Picone

10:30 – 11:30

Second Part – Training Session

Circuit training session led by coach Luigi Picone.
The activity will begin with a 1,500-meter treadmill test, from which the VO₂ max value will be estimated, a key parameter used to evaluate aerobic capacity and to calculate the Wellness Age.

Team:

• • Luigi Picone

Support:

• • Silvano Zanuso
  • Marco Tognolo
  • Michael Tisselli

11:30 – 12:30

Third Part – Mental Preparation

Introduction to the Formula Medicine method by Dr. Riccardo Ceccarelli. During the meeting, several Mental Tests used to analyze athletes’ cognitive performance will be presented.
The session, hosted at the Technogym Lab, will focus on mental preparation and the management of cognitive performance in motorsport.