so if Jorge at yamaha, possibility that edwards at tech3, whos the forth yahama (tech 3) will be, my guess is elias, btw any other rumours?
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so if Jorge at yamaha, possibility that edwards at tech3, whos the forth yahama (tech 3) will be, my guess is elias, btw any other rumours?
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/78000
caprirex at suzuki for next season
One of puzzles about the next destination for Lorenzo is answered. This left question who will fill Stoner seat if he is not fit to come back to the sport remains unanswered. Perhaps Ducati will wait for more improvement on Kalio performance before they decide him to fill the seat permanently.Quote:
Originally Posted by NinjaMaster
Stoner has announced that he will be back (woo!) but Ducati has finally had to admit that without him they are in real trouble, hence the huge tilt they had at Jorge. It turns out they also had a lash at trying to get Capirossi back and they have now had minor talks with Pedrosa. Livio Suppo admitted they were disappointed with Hayden's results though they were encouraged with his progress. He couldn't shed any light as yet on whether Nicky will be retained next year. I would assume that Nick will be a fallback if they can't land any of their preferred riders.
Was this because no other Ducati riders managed better position than him, I had impression Hayden has been showing improvement on last couple races. Some space is still available procurable for more improvement, but if can last longer this would be good precedence to retain his next year's ride.
Thats rather poor form isn't it!! asking Loris if he'd like to come back!! I'm so glad he told them what to do with their offer...Quote:
Originally Posted by NinjaMaster
Indy MotoGP: Loris Capirossi rejected shock Ducati approach
By Matthew Birt -
MotoGP
28 August 2009 12:35
Loris Capirossi has confirmed he rejected a surprise late approach from Ducati after his new Suzuki deal was announced in Indianapolis.
Capirossi confirmed to MCN yesterday that he was approached about a shock return during the Czech Republic GP earlier this month, which he claims came on the back of a bid by Ducati to re-sign him in Mugello.
MCN understands the bid came from Phillip Morris, with Ducati and Marlboro plunged into crisis by Casey Stoner’s three-race sabbatical to recover from on-going health issues.
Desperate to try and find a replacement for Stoner should the Aussie never return, as has been the subject of intense speculation, Capirossi was sounded out about his interest.
The Italian veteran, who is Ducati’s second most successful rider behind Stoner, quit the Bologna factory in 2007 and he told MCN he has zero interest in returning.
When asked by MCN if he had been targeted, with Ducati at the time also launching a big money raid for Yamaha star Jorge Lorenzo, he said: “Yes, but it’s not my goal.”
Was there anything Ducati could have done to tempt him back after his five-year stint on board a Desmosedici between 2003 and ’07?
“It’s really easy to say, I say no. It was a simple no way, not interested, “said the 36-year-old triple world champion.
Capirossi shunned Ducati’s shock move and instead signed a one-year extension to his current deal with Suzuki. He will partner Spaniard Alvaro Bautista with Aussie Chris Vermeulen dropped.
Stiggy looks like running Yamahas in WSB next season, after disappointing support from Honda despite their obvious pace this year - I'm salivating at the prospect of Mad John Hopkins on a cross-plane R1... I think he may have a serious chance at the title on that bike, even as a customer bike. He hasn't truly shown his wares since coming over to WSB. Haslam will be no slouch either.
Hayden confrimed at Ducati for 2010.... Timely podium last weekend
Well.....that's a surprise so we'll have West who is to ride in WSS again for next season on an R6 on which he can hopefully repeat his previous results on the breed.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Phantom