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Time of India
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ducati unveils renaissance-inspired livery for Mugello Grand Prix
For the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, Ducati has introduced a new livery for its Desmosedici GP bikes , drawing on themes from the Italian Renaissance . The design has been created in collaboration with designer Aldo Drudi and historian Marcello Simonetta, linking motorsport with Italian historical and cultural identity. The initiative reimagines Ducati Lenovo Team riders Francesco Bagnaia (#63) and Marc Márquez (#93) as modern-day knights, with their machines serving as present-day steeds. The design integrates references to figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolò Machiavelli, aligning with Ducati's intention to connect its brand to both technological advancement and cultural heritage . Historic inspiration and symbolism The Renaissance, which emerged in Italy between the 14th and 16th centuries, is cited by Ducati as a period that merged art, science, and engineering—a philosophy the brand aims to reflect in its design and manufacturing. The Mugello circuit, located near Florence, provides the geographical and symbolic backdrop for the project. The livery is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's drawing of the 'Ancient Captain'. According to Drudi, the reinterpretation includes a shift in the captain's posture to evoke a sense of motion, presenting the figure as a modern knight prepared for action. Bagnaia and Márquez feature in visuals that depict them in Florence's Stibbert Museum, where they don helmets, suits, and gloves referencing the same motifs as the special livery. Elements such as the lion and the fox—drawn from Leonardo's artwork and Machiavelli's writings—appear on the bikes to symbolise strength and strategy, respectively. Visual connection between past and present The campaign includes scenes filmed in Florence's Piazza della Signoria, where the Desmosedici GP bikes are placed in dialogue with surrounding Renaissance art and architecture, including Michelangelo's David and Palazzo Vecchio. The company states that the project is intended to bridge engineering and visual culture, positioning its motorcycles within a broader historical narrative. 'This is where the story begins,' Ducati stated. 'Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez, two modern-day knights, riding one of the most prestigious Made in Italy symbols of motorsport, ready to combine power and intelligence in a challenge on the track.' By adopting Renaissance themes, Ducati aims to present a connection between its engineering work and the longstanding tradition of Italian innovation. The livery at Mugello reflects this focus, framing motorsport as part of a larger cultural continuum.
CBC
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
See what it's like to be a knight thanks to this Montreal exhibit
An exhibit at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum in Old Montreal aims to let people see and feel what it was like to be a knight during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The exhibit features a collection of about 250 objects loaned from the Stibbert Museum in Italy.
