Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Makes Historic Supercross Debut with a Top 10 Result
January 11, 2026
PRESS RELEASE FROM TROY LEE DESIGNS RED BULL DUCATI FACTORY RACING
Anaheim, CA, January 11, 2026 — The Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team made history this weekend as Ducati lined up for its first-ever Supercross season opener. The paddock reflected the significance of the moment, buzzing with energy as fans, partners, and supporters gathered around the Troy Lee Designs setup. Adding to the milestone was the rare presence of Chip Ganassi Racing’s IndyCar hospitality, marking a first for Supercross.
Dylan Ferrandis and Justin Barcia used the morning sessions to build confidence and delivered a competitive showing when it mattered most. Both Ducati riders lined up in the same heat race, with Barcia charging to third and Ferrandis following closely in fourth after a hard-fought battle. The result underscored both the performance and potential of the Ducati platform in its Supercross debut.
The main event delivered a mix of promise and adversity. Ferrandis went down in the opening turn but quickly remounted, while Barcia ran inside the top six before a heavy crash in a rhythm section brought out a red flag. Despite the setback, Ferrandis rebounded on the restart to secure a top-10 finish, capping off a landmark night that included a heat race podium and Ducati’s first Supercross main event result.
Dylan Ferrandis
“It was a good day overall. I feel comfortable and very confident with the bike and the team. We made a small change between practices, and it helped move us in the right direction. I had a strong heat race and finish. The main issue was the first start before the red flag. It was unfortunate that my teammate crashed and caused a restart, but I got a second chance. The second start was great, around the top five or six, which was good for the first race on this bike. I was able to push and be fast, but I struggled a little in the second half of the moto and lost some positions. We know what we need to improve, and I know what I need to improve personally. For the first race, it’s not bad for Ducati’s first Supercross appearance.”
Josh Wisenor – Team Manager
“To see both our riders and two Ducatis battling in the heat race was a very exciting and proud moment for the Ducati brand. Unfortunately, Bam got tangled up with Malcolm and had a big crash. He was conscious, coherent, answering questions, and talking with medical staff. He even waved to the fans as he was taken out, so we’re focusing on the positives and will share updates as we learn more. After the restart, Dylan had a decent start and showed strong pace early. From laps seven to nine, he was faster than everyone ahead of him. The positive takeaway is that the bike clearly has the speed—we just need to work on carrying that pace through the entire moto, and that’s our focus heading into this week.”
The Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team leaves the opening round encouraged, motivated, and firmly focused on building momentum as Ducati’s historic Supercross journey continues.
