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Aug 12th, 2012, 10:16 am
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Dovizioso to Ducati
Andrea Dovizioso: A Two-Year Deal With Ducati? | MotoMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks
Seems legit. I like Dovi, the way I see it, this is a good move for him.
1. He's now has a #1 seat at a factory
2. He won't be blamed if the bike doesn't win
3. Audi is now involved which should mean faster updates and more support
4. $$$$$$$$$
I'm actually excited to see how this pans out for next season. Let's hope Ducati can turn things around with the help of Audi, Dovi and Hayden.
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Aug 12th, 2012, 10:42 am
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Are you sure about the #1 seat?
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Aug 12th, 2012, 10:49 am
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Are you sure about the #1 seat?
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Hey, good point your right I just assumed that. Hayden does have more time on the bike.
I guess I was leaning at Dovi having the #1 seat because he has a two year contract that says Audi will provide support. Hayden only has a one year contract with no Audi clause in it.
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Aug 12th, 2012, 11:02 am
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Hopefully it works out for him, he deserves it much more than Cal.
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Aug 12th, 2012, 11:23 am
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Originally Posted by Raiden
Hey, good point your right I just assumed that. Hayden does have more time on the bike.
I guess I was leaning at Dovi having the #1 seat because he has a two year contract that says Audi will provide support. Hayden only has a one year contract with no Audi clause in it.
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But you're probably right. The story sounds like Ducati is wanting someone to help developed the bike for the European riding style. And he is Italian also.
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Aug 12th, 2012, 11:43 am
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Hayden won't have Audi support? News brief... "Nice guy finishes last...again"
I'd be incredulous if I were him and they gave a new guy (who isn't a racing Demi-god) more support than me.
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Aug 12th, 2012, 11:51 am
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Hayden won't have Audi support? News brief... "Nice guy finishes last...again"
I'd be incredulous if I were him and they gave a new guy (who isn't a racing Demi-god) more support than me.
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I guess what I said came out wrong. Especially after I read it again. Hayden will get support from Audi. It's just that he signed with no promise of anything, just a one year contract. Dovi however was promised that Audi will support the team in his contract according to the article. I only pointed it out to explain why I see Dovi as the #1 on the team.
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Aug 12th, 2012, 11:53 am
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I hope Dovi can control his "pride" after he finds himself behind Nicky and constantly picking himself up off the ground. The fist year anyway. 
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Aug 12th, 2012, 11:54 am
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Originally Posted by Raiden
I guess what I said came out wrong. Especially after I read it again. Hayden will get support from Audi. It's just that he signed with no promise of anything, just a one year contract. Dovi however was promised that Audi will support the team in his contract according to the article. I only pointed it out to explain why I see Dovi as the #1 on the team.
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I read it the same way.
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Aug 12th, 2012, 12:02 pm
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I hope Dovi can control his "pride" after he finds himself behind Nicky and constantly picking himself up off the ground. The fist year anyway. |
I agree I bet Hayden will be in the lead. At least in the Beginning of the season. Guaranteed The first time Dovi does a lap on the Desmo he'll have a lump in his throat LOL.
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