Ducati has confirmed the return of its exclusive DRE Racetrack Academy at the spectacular Mandalika International Circuit with premium accommodation at the Pullman Lombok Merujani Mandalika Beach Resort, with the 2026 event scheduled for September 4 – 6. Press: MEGA

The three-day riding experience combines track coaching, luxury accommodation and Ducati hospitality, giving riders the chance to experience one of the world’s premier MotoGP circuits aboard Ducati’s latest Panigale V4 S superbikes.

The event caters for riders of all experience levels, from first-time track riders through to experienced “Master” level participants looking to sharpen their racecraft and riding technique.Catching up with Troy Bayliss.

Australian Ducati legend Troy Bayliss headlines the instructor lineup alongside former MotoGP rider Karel Abraham and two-time world champion Manuel Poggiali. Current Asian Road Racing Champion Hafizh Syahrin will also attend the event.

Participants will ride Ducati’s high-performance Panigale V4 S on the fast-flowing Mandalika circuit, which has become one of the most visually spectacular venues on the MotoGP calendar thanks to its beachfront setting and tropical Indonesian backdrop.

Courses are split across several levels including Intro, Intermediate, Evo and Master programs, allowing riders to progress at their own pace under expert tuition."Jesus, this is a dream, someone prepared my bike to ride in the circuit. How lucky am I? And we can compare different products. Amazing…"

The DRE Holiday package also includes premium accommodation at the Pullman Lombok Merujani Mandalika Beach Resort, combining track riding with luxury resort experiences, local cuisine and evening entertainment.

Check out our exclusive feature riding and testing with Pirelli and attending WorldSBK at Mandalika here…

The Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) program has become one of Ducati’s flagship global customer experiences, offering riders the opportunity to improve their skills while riding some of the company’s most advanced motorcycles in world-class environments.

Bookings for the Mandalika event are now open through Ducati’s official DRE channels here…

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