News
- Positive signs for Rossi in Portuguese GP, misfortune for Hayden May 6 2012 “Starting from the first lap, there was an electrical problem and the bike didn’t know where it was on the track."
- Progress for Ducati Team during qualifying in Portugal May 5 2012 "For whatever reason, we’re not getting the bike to work the tyre properly, and it’s not really gripping the track."
- Good feelings for Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden on Day 1 in Portugal May 4 2012 "We made a couple of gains during the session, but I felt like the time went by really quickly."
- Ducati Team returns to the track for Portuguese GP May 3 2012 "I rode to Portugal in the motor home, and it was a really short, easy trip."
- Hayden, Rossi eight and ninth in Spanish Grand Prix Apr 29 2012 "We know our bike is great at generating heat in the tyres, and for the first few laps, I was able do what I wanted."
- Nicky Hayden on front row in Jerez, Valentino Rossi unable to replicate yesterday’s performance Apr 28 2012 "We went out hard right from the gun, because we knew some spots of rain were coming."
- Valentino Rossi third in Spanish free practice, Nicky Hayden sixth Apr 27 2012 "The bike felt decent in the wet, especially the geometry and turning."
- Rain affects Ducati test at Mugello Apr 19 2012 "With two back-to-back races coming up, there wasn’t much to be gained by risking testing in the wet."
- Nicky Hayden at Mugello to make up testing time lost due to injury Apr 17 2012 Nicky Hayden will join the Ducati Test Team during the final two days of a three-day test at Mugello
- Hayden sixth in Qatar Grand Prix, Rossi tenth Apr 8 2012 "I was happy to bring Bradl back and come out on top of that battle."
- Fifth-best time for Hayden in Qatar qualifying, Rossi twelfth Apr 7 2012 "Our goal tonight was to be in the top five, and I’m pleased that we achieved that."
- Ducati Team continues working with race setup in Qatar Apr 6 2012 "My pace isn’t great, but although I’m not thrilled with how the day went, the bike is certainly doing well on top speed, which is going to be important in the race.”