Past and present Ducati legends lead special balcony celebration at Goodwood

Ducati’s centenary celebrations have continued less than a week on from its WDW 2026 event in Misano, with the Bologna-based company taking part in a special balcony moment at Goodwood. 

At the forefront of the celebration was British racing legend Carl Fogarty, who was joined by the likes of fellow WorldSBK legend Troy Bayliss and two-time MotoGP champion Casey Stoner. They were also joined by another former MotoGP rider in Dario Marchetti, as well as British Superbike icons Shane ‘Shakey’ Bryne and Josh Brookes. 

With the WorldSBK championship heading to Donington Park this weekend, riders from the series didn’t have to stray too far from where they will be competing over the next three days. That led to current series leader Nicolo Bulega making an appearance, as well as Aruba.it Ducati team-mate Iker Lecuona. 

Two-time WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista was also part of the celebration alongside various other Superbike stars, including home favourites Tommy Bridewell, Tarran Mackenzie, and 2026 BSB rider Scott Redding. 

Speaking about the company’s special celebration, Carl Fogarty said: 

“It's fantastic to be involved in the 100-year celebrations with Ducati. I am proud to have been part of its amazing history, and it is part of mine with four World Superbike titles on a Ducati, with, in my opinion, the most iconic bike it's ever built, the 916. Balcony moments are always special. Crowds are always fantastic and it's amazing to celebrate with the Ducati family. It's been a very emotional day. I had one last year to celebrate Foggy day and it's great to be back for a second.”

The Centenary celebration at Goodwood also set the stage for Ducati’s new limited-edition Collezione 100 range to be displayed, which is a special collection of 10 motorcycles created to honour some of the brand’s most iconic bikes or moments through its 100-year history. 

The Collezione 100 line-up also celebrated British heritage with a special Panigale V4 S 100 that was inspired by the graphics used by the first Ducati to win the 200 Miglia di Imola in 1972 with Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari.

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