Casey Stoner back at Ducati

It was confirmed yesterday (23/11/15) that Ducati has signed former MotoGP Champion Casey Stoner for 2016 in the role of brand ambassador and test rider, when he officially leaves Honda at the end of 2015.



Stoner won his first MotoGP world title with Ducati back in 2007, before switching to Honda for 2011 and adding a second championship that season.

Stoner retired from MotoGP in 2012 but continued with Honda in a test role, and made his competitive racing return at this year's Suzuka 8 Hours, which was cut short by a violent crash. Also, he was in the frame to replace the injured Dani Pedrosa for two rounds earlier in the season. However, Honda decided against using Stoner because they did not have a motorcycle specifically set-up for Stoner.

Stoner, who won 23 MotoGP wins for Ducati between 2007-2010, will "take part in a selected number of MotoGP tests" for the brand next year, while the potential for a race return through wild card appearances has also been mooted.

Don't be at all surprise if Stoner returns to full MotoGP ride with Ducati in 2017. In my opinion I think it might just happen.

End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.