The UK’s Silverstone Race Circuit will soon have another claim to fame as the UK division of Ducati will be relocating to a purpose-built headquarters building at the world-famous road racing track early in 2011. The current location in Milton Keynes is no longer sufficient for the staff and operations carried out by the Italian marque in the UK; they apparently outgrew it long ago.
The Northamptonshire track property was discovered after an exhaustive search throughout the nation for a
suitable location where the factory will be able to centralize its UK business. The new space is a fabulous 8000 sq/ft building with room for offices, warehousing, dealer training rooms, a workshop for servicing press and demonstration machines, and even a place for a retail outlet where Ducati may sell branded merchandise during major events at the circuit.
The brand new Ducati UK HQ building should be ready by early next year and will be located close to the Silverstone Innovation Centre outside of the Woodcote bend. The facility is sure to help usher in a new era for both Ducati and the recently upgraded Silverstone Circuit. The two entities are certain to work together to make any visit to the legendary track a sure bet to entertain you and whomever you bring.
