So, is it official?

duckwrench13 · July 12, 2010, 08:51:53 PM

I haven't seen any overly exuberant postings from DQ, nor have I seen/heard any chatter other than the post that's been floating around... yeah, I'm living under a rock lately.

Did Rossi actually sign with Ducati? Is it official? ink has dried? What about his crew? Are they coming along too?

mostrobelle · July 12, 2010, 09:13:02 PM

I've been under the same rock. Well, that and the Tour de France has been on...

johnc · July 12, 2010, 10:23:15 PM

Quote from: mostrobelle on July 12, 2010, 09:13:02 PM
I've been under the same rock. Well, that and the Tour de France has been on...

wtf!? tour de farce is on?

fwiw, rossi is expected to make an announcement either this weekend in germany, or at laguna. his crew is supposed to be going with him to ducati.

desmoquattro · July 13, 2010, 04:23:59 AM

I'm not dancing in the streets until I hear it from Ducati.

johnc · July 13, 2010, 07:20:17 AM

Quote from: desmoquattro on July 13, 2010, 04:23:59 AM
I'm not dancing in the streets until I hear it from Ducati.

hell ... i have been predicting rossi @ ducati for 4 years now ... and i will not believe it even if ducati announces it.

i will only believe it when i see vale riding in first open practice session @ qatar in 2011.

desmoquattro · July 13, 2010, 08:00:08 AM

Quote from: johnc on July 13, 2010, 07:20:17 AM
i will only believe it when i see vale riding in first open practice session @ qatar in 2011.

He could ride the bike as early as the Valencia test the day after the final race.

Desmostro · July 13, 2010, 08:43:58 PM

Quote from: desmoquattro on July 13, 2010, 08:00:08 AM
He could ride the bike as early as the Valencia test the day after the final race.
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Fun with Photoshop !

Everyone's wanted to see the Italian on the Italian.

We'll see. I never wanted to see Casey go, but now that he's gone ...
geez, why not?!

ghostrider · July 15, 2010, 12:53:56 PM

Quote from: Desmostro on July 13, 2010, 08:43:58 PM
Fun with Photoshop !

Everyone's wanted to see the Italian on the Italian.

We'll see. I never wanted to see Casey go, but now that he's gone ...
geez, why not?!

When did Stoner leave?

desmoquattro · July 15, 2010, 02:13:00 PM

Quote from: ghostrider on July 15, 2010, 12:53:56 PM
When did Stoner leave?

It's been known for some time. Just announced last week.

Spidey · July 15, 2010, 06:44:37 PM

Quote from: ghostrider on July 15, 2010, 12:53:56 PM
When did Stoner leave?

For the record, he hasn't actually left yet. He's finishing this season with Ducati and then going to Respol Honda for next year. There hasn't been any official anouncement from Honda what is going to happen to Pedrosa and Dovisizio, the current Repsol Honda riders. The rumors are that all three of them will be on Honda factory supported teams next year. What might happen is two factory teams (well, one team, but with two different sponsors): a one-bike Redbull factory Honda team (like Dovi) and a two-bike factory Repsol Honda team with Pedro and Stoner. But that's all speculation for now.

ghostrider · July 16, 2010, 07:22:44 AM

Well s*^t I guess I missed that one on SOUP. I'll have to go back and look through the archives.

ghostrider · July 21, 2010, 07:48:36 AM

It is now

http://www.ducati.com/news/ducati_and_stoner_to_part_company_at_the_end_of_2010_after_four_fantastic_years_together/2010/07/09/1642/index.do

desmoquattro · July 21, 2010, 11:48:34 AM

Get with the times man. We're way ahead of that:

ghostrider · July 21, 2010, 02:29:06 PM

HA HA I know I'm slow

My excuse is the kid is 3 months old and where you get the t-shirt.

desmoquattro · July 21, 2010, 03:12:04 PM

Quote from: ghostrider on July 21, 2010, 02:29:06 PM
HA HA I know I'm slow
My excuse is the kid is 3 months old and where you get the t-shirt.

It's called Cafe Press

BTW - Congrats again!

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So, is it official?