From a press release issued by Ducati Corse:

DUCATI AT THE 2003 FIM WORLD CHAMPIONS’ AWARDS

The 2003 FIM World Champions’ Awards Ceremony was held Saturday evening at the spectacular Hotel Mina A’Salam in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

In the presence of FIM delegates and many guests, the World Champions received their medals and trophies from FIM President Francesco Zerbi, while representatives of the Manufacturers’ World Champions were awarded with diplomas.

Champions from all categories of two-wheeled motor sport were present amongst the 250 guests invited for the ceremony and gala dinner in Dubai, including Ducati Fila rider Neil Hodgson who picked up his FIM medal for winning the 2003 World Superbike championship.

Paolo Ciabatti, representing Ducati Corse, took home the diploma for Ducati’s twelfth Manufacturer’s win in the World Superbike championship.