Ducati joins the FIM 6DAYS® for joint centenary celebrations

The partnership celebrates the one-hundredth edition of the 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations during Ducati’s Centenary year. The iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer has partnered with the oldest event on the FIM calendar for this year’s historic edition, taking place from 12 to 17 October in Grândola, Portugal.

This collaboration will be spearheaded by 6DAYS® Ambassador and Ducati rider Antoine Méo who will feature in livestreams throughout the competition. Riding a Ducati Desmo450 EDS, the five-time FIM Enduro World Champion will provide viewers with an insight-filled, behind-the-scenes look at an event that was first staged in 1913, generating exclusive digital and social media content.

The Frenchman will give a rider’s perspective of the numerous challenging Special Tests – that he will demonstrate LIVE on FIM-MOTO.TV and social media – facing competitors in what is widely regarded as the ultimate test of rider and machine, along with the crucial Final Cross Test, where Ducati will have a dedicated presence.

Tommaso Bracco, Off-Road Product Manager & Product Sponsor, Ducati: “The Desmo450 EDS represents an important step in Ducati’s Off-Road journey. Antoine Méo played a key role throughout its development, helping shape a motorcycle that combines Ducati’s racing DNA with the control and confidence required for real-world Enduro riding. The 6DAYS is the ideal environment to showcase our commitment to becoming a credible and lasting part of the Enduro community."

Fabio Muner - FIM Marketing and Digital Director: “On behalf of the FIM, I am delighted to welcome Ducati to the one-hundredth edition of the 6DAYS® during its own centenary year. This partnership brings together two great motorcycling stories. With Antoine Méo sharing his expertise and passion, this collaboration will take fans closer to the action and offer a unique insight into the skill, endurance and team spirit that define this event. It is a fitting way to celebrate our shared heritage while inspiring new audiences to discover Enduro and the 6DAYS®. I would like to thank Ducati for its valuable support, and we look forward to building on this partnership in the years ahead.”

The 6DAYS® 2026 at Grândola, Portugal, starts with the Opening Ceremony on 10 October and ends with the Final Cross Test in Sines on 17 October. All the action will be streamed LIVE worldwide, exclusively on FIM-MOTO.TV.