http://www.motomatters.com/news/2014/01/08/ducati_considering_racing_motogp_as_open.html (http://www.motomatters.com/news/2014/01/08/ducati_considering_racing_motogp_as_open.html)
Looks like a really good move.
We may see Cal and/or Dovi on a podium!
[popcorn]
agreed, this would be a great idea for them
May well be the strategic move they need.
Great idea. [thumbsup]
I still don't see a podium for them this year though...unless one or more of the aliens (including Rossi) is out of the race, then maybe.
Dean doesn't think of it in the same vein at David Emmit
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Jan/140108gamble.htm (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Jan/140108gamble.htm)
Or, perhaps not.... :-\
http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detail.cfm?newstitle=Ducati-deny-full-switch-to-MotoGP-Open-class-in-2014&newsid=11084 (http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detail.cfm?newstitle=Ducati-deny-full-switch-to-MotoGP-Open-class-in-2014&newsid=11084)
Though that did explicitly state back-to-back tests of GP13 and GP14 bikes at Sepang Feb 4-6.
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