In celebration of its 100-year history, a commemorative Ducati postage stamp has been issued. Dedicated to the history, vision and achievements that have made the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer a global benchmark in the motorcycle industry. The official presentation took place on April 9th in the Sala degli Arazzi of Palazzo Piacentini, headquarters of the Ministry of Enterprises.
“2026 represents an extraordinary milestone for Ducati, embodying 100 years of history, passion and expertise,” said Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali during the ceremony. “Made in Italy is part of our identity: a way of working that combines tradition and innovation and has enabled us to establish a distinctive vision of technology, design, and performance on the international stage. A journey that today receives further recognition through institutional initiatives such as this one…”
Founded in 1926 in Borgo Panigale (Bologna), Ducati has built a unique identity over the course of a century, evolving from its early days in radio technology to become a global excellence in motorcycling and motorsport. The values of Style, Sophistication, and Performance have always guided the Company’s choices and are reflected in motorcycles that combine advanced technology, distinctive design and an unmistakably Italian sporting character.
These elements come together in the commemorative stamp dedicated to the Centenary, featuring an iconic Ducati motorcycle – the Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario Tricolore – crossed by the colors of the Italian flag: a tribute to the Company’s identity and its deep connection to the Country’s creativity, technological innovation and tradition.
Philatelists will note that this is not the first time Ducati has graced a postage stamp. Back in 2022, a stamp dedicated to Ducati’s MotoGP World Championship — featuring the Desmosedici GP22 of Francesco Bagnaia reinterpreted in the colors of the Italian flag — was issued.
