Team
DUCATI MotoGP TEAM 2008
Since 1926, Ducati has developed racing-inspired motocycles, characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. Debuting in 2003, the Ducati MotoGP Team has consistently been in the top 3 of the manufacturer standings and has had riders in the top 10. As the team gear up for the 2008 season, Marco Melandri joins the 2007 MotoGP World Champion, Casey Stoner, to continue the team's successes.
CASEY STONER
"I'm happy to be again with the same bike and the same team, it's a first for me since I started to race. The feeling is just perfect with everyone at Ducati: Claudio, Filippo, Livio and all of my team, I wouldn't change a thing. As for my bike, we are going to work on a few details but I haven't suggested any big changes because we already had such a competitive package. This year, I'll continue to work in order to try and repeat my performance of last year and be even stronger and faster, but I'll be able to do that in a very different spirit because winning a World Championship has already taken a big weight off my shoulders".
MARCO MELANDRI
"I'm so happy to have become part of the Ducati family. I'd dreamt of riding a Ducati ever since I first saw one. I'm aware of the big opportunity I have been given this year. It's not going to be easy, but it will be exciting and I'm ready to commit entirely to reward all those who wanted me to be here. I'm really impressed with how people work at Ducati. Although they've already achieved the greatest goal, winning the World Championship, they continue to work relentlessly"
