Lenovo becomes title partner of Ducati's new V2 Future Champ Academy for young riders
Lenovo has become the title partner of Ducati's new V2 Future Champ Academy, a championship aimed at discovering and developing the next generation of racing talent.
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What Happened
Lenovo has become the title partner of the newly created Lenovo V2 Future Champ Academy – Garage 51, a single-brand trophy developed by Ducati, Michele Pirro, and Garage 51. The partnership, announced ahead of World Ducati Week 2026, aims to discover and develop young racing talent through a structured championship and training program.
The academy consists of six rounds and three official tests, with riders receiving training in riding skills, personal growth, and communications. Lenovo provides technology including a visual data dashboard for tracking performance metrics such as lap-time trends and stability, giving insights normally reserved for professional riders.
“We are delighted to welcome our longstanding partner, Lenovo, to this new venture. Our well established relationship is much more than a sponsorship; it is a true collaboration reflecting a shared vision and commitment.”
Why this matters
The academy combines Ducati's racing heritage with Lenovo's technology to provide aspiring riders with advanced data analysis tools typically available only to professionals, potentially accelerating their path to professional competition.
Terms in This Story
- World Ducati Week
- An annual event where Ducati fans and riders gather for track experiences and activities.
- STEM
- Acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
- MotoGP
- The premier class of motorcycle road racing.
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