MotoGP To Confirm Move to 1000cc Limit

That is the word out of Switzerland, where the MotoGP principals - the people with power in the series - are to decide on the future of the MotoGP series. Rumors have been circulating for some time now about this, but it seems that the rumors may be true...we will know more by this weekend.

http://tinyurl.com/yccjcfr

More Management Changes at Ducati - Tardozzi And Suppo Both Leaving

We already read about Livio Suppo moving over to Honda (so the rumors say), but this is the first news of Davide Tardozzi leaving Ducati that I have seen. Tardozzi runs Ducati's World Superbike team, so that makes it both of the motorcycle racing world championships loosing Ducati managers. Tardozzi has said that he no longer has motivation to run the WSBK team and he has no plans for where he will go after he departs. Very interesting given the fact that Ducati has been hit hard by the sour economy and even the employees at the factory have taken large pay cuts. I hope Ducati is not in trouble again...they have been so profitable over the last several years...

http://tinyurl.com/yc5aa95

Even More Rumor Around Livio Suppo's Departure from Ducati Race Team

Ducati is expected to confirm it at Valencia, but there are still some denials going around. We have all heard that Vittoriano Gaureschi will be taking over the race team management, but nothing else from Ducati about Suppo yet. MCN (UK) actually has heard rumors that place Suppo at Honda next season in a management role. What an odd turn of events...

http://tinyurl.com/ybcnl4c

Ducati's MotoGP Team Gains New Team Manager

This could, possibly, be an indication that Valentino Rossi will be moving to Ducati after 2010, but I am still hopeful he will not make that switch. This is because Rossi is not fond of Livio Suppo, the outgoing team manager. In either case, whether this is for Rossi or not, it is good to see Ducati actually promoting from within the company. Vittorio Guareschi was their chief test rider for the Desmosedici and other high-end motorcycle models, but now he will be managing Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden in the MotoGP World Championship!

http://tinyurl.com/yfj5dsj

Ducati Race Boss Happy with Casey Stoner's Triumphant Return

Honestly, who wouldn't be? He comes back from illness and manages to win two of three MotoGP races and shows no signs of slowing down. They are hopeful that Stoner will remain the force he is now and will take the World Championship in 2010. I don't see why it could not happen...unless Rossi finds more speed or Spies comes in and dominates. Either way, we have to wait through the winter to find out!

http://tinyurl.com/yht2beq

Interview With Livio Suppo from Indianapolis

This is a bit late considering the interview took place on the Saturday before the Indy GP race. However, it is certainly worth reading...

http://tinyurl.com/lp6rxc

Ducati Marlboro Ready for Second Italian Grand Prix

Heading into their second 'home' grand prix, Ducati's factory team is ready to fight for the win. Hayden is on form, to be sure, and Kallio has done very well on Stoner's factory bike. Look for at least one of them to finish well.

http://tinyurl.com/mxkl9j

Suppo Assures Fans of Stoner's Return to MotoGP

Livio Suppo, Ducati project director, has said that rumors of Casey Stoner's departure from the MotoGP World Championship are unfounded. With all the money Ducati has been rumored to be offering certain riders, I think we can be forgiven of connecting some dots in the absence of official information.

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MotoGP Riders' Circus Summary to Date

Have a look at a nice piece on the confusing world of 'who will ride where' in MotoGP.

http://tinyurl.com/luwt7s

Ducati Unhappy to Not Get Bautista

It seems that Livio Suppo was eager to have Alvaro Bautista ride for Ducati...instead, he signed with Suzuki for 2010 at Brno.

http://tinyurl.com/ns5nkz

Stoner to Miss Next Three MotoGP Races

According to Livio Suppo, Ducati's team boss, Casey Stoner will not be participating in the next three MotoGP races due to his health problems. He will miss the Czech, Indianapolis, and San Marino events. In his place, Mika Kallio from the Pramac team will be on Stoner's bike.

http://tinyurl.com/nrm993

Seems that Ducati Wants to Keep Nicky

According to this short piece in MCN (UK), Ducati's team boss Livio Suppo would like to keep the Kentuckian around for next season.

http://tinyurl.com/loxbjz