Didn't think he could confirm anything until Jan, when his contract with HRC expires. Pretty sure he'll just test for Duc, maybe some wildcard. I have mixed feelings about him returning, he was a great rider, but personality wise is an utter bell end.
What the F**K difference does it make if he is, I also work with some "utter bell ends" doesn't make them crap at their job's
Be good to have him back. He's a bit of a fragile character for sure, but he is f*cking quick on a bike and it'll make for an even more exciting season if he returns properly. Be interesting to see if he can take the Ducati to the top step instead of 2nds and 3rds whether from his input as a test-rider or in the saddle.
I don't see anything official yet but I do trust David Emmett @ Casey Stoner To Return To Ducati In Testing Role, Wildcards A Possibility | MotoMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks so it does look like there's something to it. The prospect of wild-carding is esp intriguing. Perhaps he'll just ride when someone's championship is at stake.:smiley:
I've read him for years but I trust him a bit less post the season closer. Will still donate though, his site is fantastic resource.
Think its highly unlikely. I see on ducati ms site he is contracted to HRC until 31/12/15 so nothing would be said pre then I guess. Would be happy to see him on a Duke again as it was a spectacle, as long as I can mute the TV when he started talking in that whiney voice.....
I think he will either go WSB which would be great or stop completely and set up an expanded team of his own...
