Ducati ’ s new motocross project is off to a flying start in the Italian MX championships with the prototype winning its first ever race . The Borgo Panigale prototype , ridden by Alessandro Lupino , took first place in race one on its debut in the Motocross Pro-Prestige MX1 Italian Championship , finishing second overall in the first round of 2024 . The first round of the Italian MX1 Championship , held on the International Circuit of Mantua , saw the eight-time Italian Champion Lupino set the best benchmark both in free practice and in qualifying , as well as lead the opening heat from the first to the last lap . In the second heat , after a difficult start , Lupino finished seventh after a great comeback , sealing the second overall place in the round . “ These were two very exciting days , my debut with the Ducati was truly a dream : they told me it would be , but today I experienced it ! Lupino exclaimed .