Historic MotoGP Ducatis Fetch Record Prices at Silverstone Auction: Stoner’s 2007 GP7 and Capirossi’s 2003 GP3 Break the Bank

Cost unveiled for Casey Stoner's 2007 Ducati auctioned off

2003 and 2007 MotoGP Ducatis fetch high prices at Silverstone auction

The Ducati GP7 motorcycle, which Casey Stoner rode to secure both his and the Italian brand's first MotoGP world championship in 2007, was auctioned off for more than £400,000.

In his second year in the top-tier racing category, Stoner transitioned to the official Ducati team after starting his career in 2006 with LCR Honda.

The Australian racer made a remarkable start on the GP7, clinching victory at the season's first race, the Qatar Grand Prix, and then secured an additional nine wins throughout the season to capture the championship title.

Stoner's performance on the motorcycle was absolutely remarkable. His teammate, Loris Capirossi, was the next highest-ranking Ducati rider, placing seventh in the standings. Capirossi was 201 points behind Stoner and had only secured a single victory.

Ducati's initial championship-winning motorcycle of the 800cc period marked their final victory until Francesco Bagnaia clinched his first world championship on the GP22 in 2022.

The GP7, boasting 220 horsepower and featuring a tubular steel trellis frame, an aluminium swingarm, and Ohlins suspension both at the front and rear, underwent a full rebuild before being presented at the Iconic Auctioneers event at Silverstone last weekend.

The motorcycle was auctioned off for £402,500 and was described as "a highly functional model with easily accessible spare parts," suggesting it could be a suitable option for the purchaser’s track day events.

Capirossi's 2003 Ducati Motorcycle Auctioned Off

Additionally featured at the Silverstone auction was a significant piece of Ducati's MotoGP history – the GP3.

Ducati introduced its initial MotoGP motorcycle during the second year of the 990cc four-stroke era, marking the Italian manufacturer's debut in the top-tier racing category.

Piloted by Troy Bayliss and Capirossi, the latter secured a third-place finish, earning Ducati a podium spot in its first MotoGP appearance at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Bayliss achieved another podium finish at the Spanish Grand Prix, followed by Capirossi securing second place at the Italian Grand Prix.

At the next Catalan Grand Prix, Capirossi secured a groundbreaking victory for Ducati in the MotoGP series.

Ducati ended up securing second place in the constructors’ standings, trailing behind the dominant Honda team, which claimed victory in every race except for the Catalan Grand Prix, where Capirossi emerged as the winner.

The GP3 motorcycle from 2003, once owned by Capirossi, was auctioned off at Silverstone last weekend for £201,250.

It was also described as "an extremely practical instance".

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