Before the engines start, you already feel her presence.
Silvia Rizzo is not just a rider. She’s a statement of the kind that makes elegance look powerful and power look effortless. International dressage champion, creative director, and brand visionary, she’s built her world with precision and instinct. You don’t just watch her ride. You remember how she made you feel. The Panigale is not just a motorcycle. It’s like a dress tailored for her by someone who has known her forever.
Slender, decisive, unapologetically bold made for those who know how to hold a stare without needing approval. It’s not built to please. It’s built to be seen.
Like her favorite heels: beautiful, precise, and absolutely not for those chasing comfort. Because comfort never leaves a mark. Presence does.
When Silvia Rizzo rides the Panigale, she doesn’t feel fast. She feels sharp. She doesn’t feel admired. She feels watched. And she has never been the type to go unnoticed.
“Beauty is the sum of all parts put together, so that it’s not necessary to add, remove, or change anything.” That’s how Ducati defines the Panigale. And that’s how Silvia seems to define herself. Nothing to add. Nothing to prove. Just the sum of everything she’s built in sport, in business, in life.
Because power isn’t loud. It’s knowing when to speak, and when to let your presence do the talking.
The rhythm captured in these images speaks for itself. Alongside Silvia, Benjamin Besselsen once again contributes a silent strength that doesn’t need titles to leave a mark. Their shared energy subtle, raw, and deeply instinctive adds a tension you can feel even without knowing the story. What you see is not just a scene. It’s a connection built over time, one that blends chemistry with contrast: elegance and intensity, direction and pause.
His presence, already familiar to those who’ve followed Silvia’s Ducati journey, becomes a counterpoint that amplifies her clarity. Together, they don’t pose. They communicate.
This project, born from Silvia’s ongoing collaboration with Ducati Netherlands and Affetto Ducati, was brought to life through the lens of Estelle Roelofs, whose eye captured not just the motion but the mindset.
Red isn’t a color. It’s a message. The Panigale doesn’t whisper. It declares. It’s not designed to blend in. It’s meant to challenge what’s expected just like Silvia has done her entire life.
On horses, in stilettos, on a Ducati she’s never followed the path. She’s carved it.
And maybe that’s what this shoot was really about. Not capturing motion, but capturing meaning. Not showing strength, but showing presence. Not posing. Becoming.
The Panigale is more than just a machine
It’s a reflection of a rider who embraces challenges, who has shaped her path with precision and purpose. Silvia Rizzo’s journey is one of continuous evolution, a dance between power and grace, ambition and poise. With every turn of the throttle, she reminds us that true mastery isn’t about the destination; it’s about how you move through life, confident, bold, and with unwavering control. On the Panigale, Silvia is not just riding. She is embodying everything Ducati stands for pushing limits, breaking molds, and always doing it with style.
As she sets her sights on the road ahead, there’s an unspoken understanding between Silvia and the Panigale. It’s a bond built on years of experience, trust, and mutual respect. The machine doesn’t just carry her; it amplifies her essence, taking her wherever she wants to go. And just like Silvia, the Panigale will leave an indelible mark not just on the road, but in the hearts of those who have the privilege to witness it in motion.
Discover more about Silvia Rizzo’s Ducati vision and Panigale journey.
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