Ducati: party in Bologna with Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden. The new factory confirmed

The new Ducati Moto GP team was presented yesterday evening in Bolgona. Obviously the two very champions who will be riding the reds, Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden, were present and delighted the many fans present. Lots of emotion colored in red, as has always been expected for a Ducati event, but also big announcements. In fact, there was not only talk of competition, but Gabriele Del Torchio, owner of the company, finally announced the construction of a new factory in Borgo Panigale. A company that should be fully operational by 2013.

«It was a truly fantastic day – were his words – The packed square we saw this evening speaks for itself. The city responded with enthusiasm and, obviously, many Ducatisti arrived from all over Italy to celebrate Nicky, Vale and the start of the 2011 MotoGP season with us.»

«During this evening's press conference, the councilor for production activities of the Emilia Romagna Region, Gian Carlo Muzzarelli, made official the signing of the protocol which will allow us to begin work on the new factory. News that allows us to reiterate the importance of the centrality of Borgo Panigale. A new, beautiful, functional "home" will further root us in the territory. We are talking about a plant with 134.600 square meters of land area, 55.000 square meters of covered area of ​​which: 13.500 square meters of offices with "educational/communication/service" areas, 41.500 square meters of production, R&D, Ducati Corse and warehouses and the possibility of building an additional 11.000 square meters of covered surfaces for future expansions.»

«The company has an important internationalization project, to seize the opportunities that come from markets all over the world, a process which, however, sees Bologna at the centre. Borgo Panigale will be the head, it will be the heart, but also the hands. That is, intelligence, passion and work skills and professionalism, which will remain in Bologna. This does not mean that we will not seize internationalization opportunities around the world, but the role of Borgo Panigale will always be strategic and important. A great satisfaction to be able to make such an announcement on this magical evening.»