New ISRL franchise led by Punit Balan and Pranav Bakre finds its identity with Ducati
Updated On: 30 October, 2026 12:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Buzz
PBG Racing partners with Ducati and Pranav Bakre to launch PBG Ducati Legacy Racing for ISRL Season 3.

PBG Ducati Legacy Racing.
The new ISRL team, PBG Racing, led by sports entrepreneur Punit Balan, has joined hands with Ducati and motorsport specialist Pranav Bakre to create PBG Ducati Legacy Racing for Season 3 of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL). With Pranav Bakre joining as Co-Owner, the new partnership brings together PBG Racing’s multi-sport investment experience, Bakre’s deep expertise in superbike and performance motorsport, and Ducati’s globally celebrated racing pedigree. Ducati’s Desmo450 MX unveiled at ISRL Season 2 finale in Calicut and the soon to be unveiled new Desmo250 MX will challenge the existing teams for competitive start gate in Season 3, marking a significant step in Ducati’s motorsport journey in India.
Together, the partners aim to build a competitive presence on the ISRL grid while connecting with established motorsport fans and introducing new audiences to Supercross. Ducati's association adds a distinctive racing identity to the franchise with decades of MotoGP and World Superbike experience, along with its signature Desmodromic engineering. Its arrival, alongside other world class automotive brands, is set to raise the technical and competitive bar in ISRL Season 3, giving riders access to world-class machinery.
