Ducati Announces Partnership With MEGA to Deliver the Ultimate Track Experience in Australia

Ducati Australia & New Zealand is proud to announce a major new partnership that will elevate the riding experience for enthusiasts across the country. Beginning 1 January 2026, Ducati will officially join forces with Motorcycling Events Group Australia (MEGA) the expert team behind Phillip Island Ride Days and SMSP Ride Days to offer riders unprecedented access to the Panigale V4 S at two of Australia’s most iconic circuits: the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Sydney Motorsport Park.

A New Era for Track Enthusiasts

Combining Ducati engineering, world-class track environments, and the passion that defines the Ducati community, this partnership unlocks a unique opportunity for riders nationwide. For the first time ever, a fleet of Panigale V4 S motorcycles will be available for hire at all MEGA Ride Days. Every bike in the fleet will be fitted exclusively with Pirelli tyres, ensuring riders experience the Panigale V4 S exactly as it was designed to perform delivering unmatched precision, power and confidence on track. Whether you’re chasing speed down Gardner Straight at Phillip Island or honing your technique under the lights at Sydney Motorsport Park, this collaboration allows riders to experience Ducati’s flagship superbike in its natural habitat: the racetrack. This partnership also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter of Ducati-curated experiences and track events, rolling out through 2026 and beyond.

A Message from Ducati Managing Director, Sergi Canovas

“This partnership gives riders the rare opportunity to experience our flagship superbike in the environment it was engineered for. Ducati and MEGA share a commitment to passion, trust and uncompromising quality and we look forward to welcoming riders to the track in 2026.”

A Message from MEGA Events Managing Director & Founder, Steve Brouggy

“MEGA’s mission over the past three decades has been to provide extraordinary motorcycling experiences at racetracks. Our passion for delivering those experiences has not diminished from day one, and adding the opportunity to ride truly extraordinary motorcycles such as the Ducati V4S at the two best racetracks in the country, is something that only ignites our passion further! Making these outstanding motorcycles so easily accessible to the broader motorcycling community is a massive step forward in our never-ending quest to evolve and improve what each and every rider experiences at each and every Phillip Island Ride Day & SMSP Ride Day.

I’d like to thank the entire team at Ducati Australia & New Zealand for providing this opportunity and working with us to bring an experience to Australian riders that is truly groundbreaking. In 2026 alone there will be over seventy dates to choose from where our fleet will be available for ordinary riders to have this extraordinary experience, with more being added in subsequent years. Myself and my crew are beyond excited to become part of the Ducati family, and look forward to working together for many years to come.”

Book Your Panigale V4 S Experience

Bookings for the Panigale V4 S Experience are now open. Reserve your place at one of Australia’s premier racetracks:

Sydney Motorsport Park (SMSP): https://www.smsprd.com/smsprd-ride-days

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit: https://www.phillipislandridedays.com.au/pird-ride-days