Looks like Ducati have lost there sponsor , Althea , seem to have pulled out. Superbike. Rottura tra il team Althea e la Ducati - Superbike - Moto.it . Not really that surprising now that Audi will be the main Honcho.
This looks like really bad news. Admitedly he's nose has been put out of joint and he's having a bit of a pop but even allowing for that and the dodgy translation it doesn't bode well. Red Devil Roma went to Aprilia's all of a sudden too.