Photo by James Wirth
Cycle World European Correspondent Bruno dePrato—a contributor to CW since 1991 and previous to that for Cycle magazine from 1974—met with Ducati Motor President and CEO Gabriele Del Torchio July 30, 2010, to discuss the company’s financial position and a new model set to be released at the Milan EICMA show this November. The result of that interview is this story. On the subject of Valentino Rossi, Nicky Hayden and Ducati in MotoGP, Ducati has released the following statement:
Bologna, Italy (August 4, 2010)—Regarding the recent allegations attributed to Gabriele Del Torchio—Ducati CEO and President—Ducati states that no agreement has been reached with motorcycle riders Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden in regards to the 2011 MotoGP season, although our interest in these riders remains. The recent report which has appeared on the U.S. website www.CycleWorld.com and Motoblog.it has been misreported and is attributed to the many rumors circulating as of late.
If and when agreements are reached, official press releases will be issued.
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worst kept secret in recent racing history.
Comment by revelstoker — August 4, 2010 @ 1:04 pm
Awesome! I think Rossi will be a big help to Nicky. Nicky is great but needs more refining of his skills in Gp racing. Spies is the next Rossi, that guy has talent!
Comment by Roger — August 4, 2010 @ 2:06 pm
lies lies lies, nothing has been confirmed as yet.but it will happen as soon as burgees and co are in line for the move also
Comment by anto — August 4, 2010 @ 4:35 pm
Hope its true. can’t wait to photograph VR in Red on the Duc
Comment by Klearpics.com — August 5, 2010 @ 7:41 am
This statement was rejected by Ducati as a misquote – you should add that to this post or delete it
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