WSBK entry for Ducati Roma in 2012

World Superbike team Supersonic Racing announced its withdrawal from the championship at the end of the season, however, owner Danilo Sonicini has sold off the team to Andrea Petricca who will debut the team in 2012 under the Ducati Roma tag. Soncini will continue to sponsor the team through his Box&Box Company.

The new team is yet to announce its riders for the 2012 season and whether they wish to continue with Maxime Berger who had signed a two-year deal with Supersonic Racing.

"After four years racing and winning in Superstock and the Italian Championship, I am proud to take up the Supersonic Team baton that has achieved excellent results in SBK. I warmly thank my friend Danilo Soncini for the trust in us and to allow us to continue the team,” Andrea Petricca said.

"I am extremely pleased to deliver all our material to my friend Andrea. I've known him for many years and I know how much passion he shares for the racing world and he is about to enter into the highest category of production-based series. I have shared so many emotions with Andrea in the past and the idea to pursue a path with Ducati makes me very happy, beyond any financial negotiations,” said Danilo Sonicini.

For their WSB debut, the Ducati Roma till will rely on its four years of experience in the Superstock category, the 2009 Italian title, and the good results achieved in the last few years in the FIM Cup to make sure that the team finds its way up.