Shell extends Technical Partnership with Ducati until 2013

Shell announced it's technical partnership with the Ducati MotoGP team that has been extended until the end of the 2013 season. It may be recalled that Ducati has been selling a few bike models in India including Ducati Hypermotard, Ducati Monster, Ducati Superbike, Ducati Streetfighter and Ducati Sports classic.

The extended relationship will ensure the continued development of tailored Shell Advance lubricant and Shell V-Power fuel for the Desmosedici bike.  Shell Advance will also continue as the first-fill lubricant of every Ducati bike that leaves the factory in Bologna.

Shell has enjoyed an extremely productive and successful relationship with Ducati Corse, first in World Superbikes and then accompanying the Bologna-based team when it moved to MotoGP in 2003. Since then, the partnership has won 31 races, one Manufacturers’, one Teams’ and one Riders’ Title in MotoGP and six Riders’ Championships and nine Constructors’ Championships in World Superbike.

Mr Donald Anderson, Country Head – Lubricants, Shell India said, “Shell's focus on research and development, along with our commitment to producing the world's best oils for maximum protection, have resulted in a range of oils for all two wheelers. Our association with Ducati has brought many wins in the MotoGP and the Superbike.”