After three years, Casey Stoner and Ducati part ways. The Australian two-time MotoGP champion has been a test rider for the Italian firm since 2016, including developing the Desmosedici GP bike, and the Panigale V4. Stoner has also appeared at various events as a Ducati brand ambassador, including World Ducati Week and other events. He originally rode for the team in 2007, taking the MotoGP title in his first year. And stayed with them until the end of 2010. After retiring from racing in 2012, he tested for other manufacturers and made a … [Read more...]
Ducati MotoGP Team Signs Danilo Petrucci for 2019
Prepare for an all-Italian experience as the Ducati MotoGP team signs Danilo Petrucci for 2019. The 27-year-old from Terni will partner current rider Andrea Dovizioso, who recently confirmed he'll be with the team until 2020. The news came as the departing Ducati rider Jorge Lorenzo was revealed as a Honda rider for next season. Ironically, the Spanish triple MotoGP champion took his first win for the Ducati team in two years at the Italian round at Mugello as the team moves were announced, with Dovizioso finishing second. Danilo Petrucci … [Read more...]