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Nicky Hayden on
his way to securing a front row grid spot
during yesterday's final qualifying session
for today's Indianapolis Grand Prix (above).
The American rider's Ducati team mate Casey
Stoner will start from sixth place on the
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Ducati has announced it
has renewed its contract with Nicky Hayden that will see
the American rider stay with the Italian factory's
MotoGP effort for a further two years. His signature
completes a new look of the Ducati Team line-up for
2011, which will see the 29-year-old line up alongside
Valentino Rossi.
Hayden, who over the past two seasons has won over the
Ducatisti with his positive and determined attitude,
currently lies sixth in the MotoGP World Championship
standings and is confident for two successful seasons
ahead, which he will tackle with his trademark
enthusiasm.
Filippo Preziosi - Ducati Corse Director
“We are really pleased that Nicky will be staying with
us for the next two years. It is no secret that he is a
rider who never gives up, his whole racing history shows
it. As a person his tenacity is an example for us all
because he shows us that nothing is impossible if you
truly believe. His progress since arriving at Ducati has
been impressive and I am sure this trend will continue
in the future. Nicky is also a special rider because of
his attention to every detail and for him having
Valentino as his team-mate means a huge contribution
towards the development of an even more competitive
motorcycle. I think it is these characteristics that
have won the hearts of all the Ducatisti and that is the
reason why a Ducati is the bike for him right now.”
Nicky Hayden - Ducati Team
"I am very proud to be signing for Ducati again. Last
year I felt like I rode for Ducati but now I really
feel as if I am a Ducati rider. The team, sponsors and
Ducati fans have really taken me in and supported me a
lot and I really hope to pay them back with the results
they deserve. Next year I'll be teamed with some guy
named Rossi who knows a little something about bikes!
We're going to have a strong squad - I won't predict
results but I have no doubt this team will have some
real passion, real worth ethic and a lot of fun. It is
the start of a new era at Ducati and it is an honour for
me to be a part of it."
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