Marco Melandri

**ernie2012** · 20 Aug 08, 08:21 PM

just seen this marco has gone to kawasaki next year maybe hoopper on a duc.

**Duke of Wales** · 20 Aug 08, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ernie2012

just seen this marco has gone to kawasaki next year maybe hoopper on a duc.

Story i heard is that Nicky Hayden is joining Ducati next year !!!

**spike748** · 20 Aug 08, 08:30 PM

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Story i heard is that Nicky Hayden is joining Ducati next year !!!

Suzi Perry let that slip out at Brno. Apparently, all will be revealed at Misano.

**Duke of Wales** · 20 Aug 08, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by spike748

Suzi Perry let that slip out at Brno. Apparently, all will be revealed at Misano.

Bring it on ...........................................

**Rob998** · 20 Aug 08, 08:44 PM

Suzi will be revealing all at Misano??????? Anyone got a spare ticket?

**Jimmy996** · 20 Aug 08, 08:56 PM

Am I the only bloke that thinks Suzi Perry is a bit past it now? don't get me wrong she was stunning about 10 years ago but last time I saw her in person she looked all caked up in make up and she looks pretty rough on the gadget show. or am i missing something?

Back on thread!.... I really hope Marco can find his form and/or the right bike next year, it was painful watching him this year!

**rockjock620** · 20 Aug 08, 09:12 PM

she's gorgeous. esp when you're my age.

**Jimmy996** · 20 Aug 08, 09:16 PM

ok ok, fair enough...one mans bread etc

**Dan** · 20 Aug 08, 09:18 PM

Catch up Jimmy: When Suzi Perry was hot

**hjworton** · 20 Aug 08, 09:40 PM

Marco needs to get himself on something other than a Ducati, sadly. He is a top rider and a top bloke but it has been a marriage made in hell.

Nicky should consider himself fortunate that another factory ride is there for him - American rider very important for Ducati stateside. This is the guy who has had, correct me if I'm wrong, 5 years on a factory Honda(love them or hate them this is the motogp dream ticket) and delivered 3 race wins, 2 of which were at Laguna Seca, the other thanks to Colin Edwards having a little brain fade at the last corner on the last lap at Assen 2006. Yes, he won the world championship that year but only a staunch fan of his and/or an American could argue he was the best rider that year. Nicky, you are a lucky boy....

**spike748** · 20 Aug 08, 09:59 PM

Here's an interesting article. Sorry, Suzy is not mentioned.

MOTO-RACING - MOTOGP: Hayden to Ducati Announcement Expected Soon - SPEEDtv.com

**spike748** · 20 Aug 08, 10:13 PM

Perhaps a bit of damage limitation and a bit of shuffling the pack for Ducati.
If Marco leaves his contract early, what options are there? Move Elias up to the full team or even bring back Gibernau. If they move Elias up, rumours are that the test rider Niccolo Canepa, who has posted really good times at the Indy circuit could take the vacant spot at the Pramac squad.

50 points is a lot, if not too many for Casey to make a challenge on Rossi. Unless Rossi is injured of course, and I don't want to wish that on any rider. But if Gibernau steps in.....anything can happen.....strewth, he ruined Capirex's chances of becoming World champ in that freak incident only a couple of seasons ago.

Is Ducati playing mind games with Rossi, or is it like water off a ducks back to the Doctor.

Roll on Misano for a full announcement.......

**Mr.R** · 20 Aug 08, 10:24 PM

If Gibbers came into the works team it would be to ride shotgun for Stoner.
He wouldn't be racing for a win...
No one would like to spoil Rossi's party more than Gibbers, if this happens I can see in my crystal ball Rossi hitting the kitty litter before the end of the season.
Pay back time could be on the cards!
Bring it on Ducati you owe Rossi nothing, he's turned you down at least twice now and he's not beyond pushing other racers off the track.

Steve R

**Imola Duke** · 20 Aug 08, 11:24 PM

2009 will bring a throttle linked to the throttle bodys via a cable!
not fly by wire.................
My bet is on the rider who can ride this set up with 200+ on tap...
and that ain't no Stoner, Hayden.. fits the bill

Welcome NH with your Phillip Morris millions splashed on the side of the Ducati.
Bet Suppo kissed your boots............. but his job ain't safe

Times are hard and sponsors rule!
OR will Phillip Morris take his millions elsewhere... ?
F1... hope not but i fear...............

**Imola Duke** · 20 Aug 08, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.R

If Gibbers came into the works team it would be to ride shotgun for Stoner.
He wouldn't be racing for a win...
No one would like to spoil Rossi's party more than Gibbers, if this happens I can see in my crystal ball Rossi hitting the kitty litter before the end of the season.
Pay back time could be on the cards!
Bring it on Ducati you owe Rossi nothing, he's turned you down at least twice now and he's not beyond pushing other racers off the track.

Steve R

My crystal ball has worked well for me of late Steve..lol
Just to clarify........ JB turned them down..... theres more to a winning team
than just the rider..... JB's pedigree proves it!