Should Ducati replace Marco now, and if so, with who? [merged]

[leopard]

probably (last year).

[Roby44]

Troy is a gun but Stoner is better (now).

Was..thats the word you are looking for!!

[NinjaMaster]

Was..thats the word you are looking for!!

No, I found all the words I needed to find.

And speaking of Bayliss, he and Biaggi may get a test of the current MotoGP bike to see if they can help Marco out. It will be interesting to see what they think and how they go (if they get a go) given that all the riders are having problems with the current Duc but Marco especially.

[JETFX...]

Replace Marco? with who.......
In a perfect world I could see Mr Squiggle could be right at hope on the current GP8.

[leopard]

He ruled out any speculation of returning back to motogp, but rather if the opportunity came for him to do the test he would be happy to see it is positive for Melandri.
Giving someone offer of help are deemed generosity.

[jim mcglinchey]

MCN reports that Marco may be trying to buy himself out of his 2 year contract. Just how bad is the 08 Duke?

[fatman]

MCN reports that Marco may be trying to buy himself out of his 2 year contract. Just how bad is the 08 Duke?

Is that posted somewhere ? link !

Motogpmatters.com posted some translations from Marco's personal blog which shows his current state of mind.

[Mach24]

Unless the equipment is great (Honda), Marco has taken time to come to grips with his machinery in the premier class.

Obviously the Duc is unique and suited to the Stoner riding style (even tho Loris developed the 07 bike for himself - lets not forget that).

There are currently some inherent issues.

Perhaps Ant West's mediocrity is looking too good to be true right about now?

[fatman]

MotoGP Matters is reporting on some wild rummors.

To summarize Marco to defect to Kawasaki after China and Ant to head to Superbikes. Sounds like pure rummor but with perhaps a possibility.

[T-D]

^^seems like a longshot^^

ducati are committed to helping marco, not replacing him. besides, what would it cost him to leave?