Ducati GP9

Major changes occur on the chassis material that is now using fibre carbon.The origin Italian team is already reveal a picture of the bike was ride by Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden.

Forward the tradition, new Ducati bikes name is GP9, continue the series of previous GP7 and GP8. And then create a new bike with a different chassis material with the previous one from a pipe frame to carbon fibre.

"Some changes we've made to the cycle part could seem more Revolutionary than others but in reality we continue to evolve the initial concept that we designed with the GP3," technical director Filippo Preziosi said after the initial tests in June last year.

"So it's not a change in the direction of development, but another step forward in the same direction.

"The fact we've used carbon fiber in the production of the chassis is not the most Relevant point, it is more the shape that is different from before."

"Last season was certainly exciting, with some great moments for us and others that were obviously difficult," said Domenicali.
"When you look at the numbers we won six Races, set pole position on nine occasions and set the fastest lap in eight Races. If it was not for Valentino probably the best ever, coming back from two difficult seasons and rediscovering the strength to have an Exceptional season, those numbers would surely have added up to a successful defense of the title.


Ducati have a big mission to achieve the world champion title again seized the Valentino Rossi. At least they have a huge confidence because of two (former) world champion that is Stoner and Hayden.