After the Czech Republic Grand Prix took place today in Brno, Ducati Corse has officially announced more than a world champion Valentino Rossi joining Marlboro Ducati team in 2011 and two years. Movement is not a surprise, since the first rumors of moving to the Italian manufacturer Rossi MotoGP Paddock was released a few months. Italian champion Australian Casey Stoner, will replace him in 2007, signed with the Honda Racing next season.
The arrival of the Ducati Rossi opened a new and exciting chapter in the history of Italian manufacturer of racing, but also the World Championship. Yamaha Rossi such divisions, after seven successful seasons in which he raised and the Japanese automaker was not less than four world titles. "We are pleased to announce that Valentino Rossi has been with us in 2011," said Gabriele Del Torchio, Ducati Motor Holding President.
"He is an excellent model for the world of motorsport in the world, which is consistent with the brand of our company is synonymous with excellent Italian Made in Italy. These are values important to the success of the technology, design and sportiness." "As soon as Rossi ride Ducati for the first time, we can work together in the smallest detail to develop a motorcycle capable of running a huge talent. Working Valentino is one of the most exciting things possible for all engineers and very good to know we have this option for next season, "said Filippo Preziosi, Ducati Corse General.
In a statement Racing Yamaha, Valentino Rossi said: "It's hard to describe, just a few words because of my relationship with Yamaha in the past seven years." "A lot has changed since 2004, but not control," my bike M1 is changed. At that time the bike was in the middle of the scale of the network. Now, after you helped me grow and improve, you can see a smile on his garage, courted and admired, considered the top of his class. " "List of people who made the transformation is very long, but I want to thank you anyway, Masao Furusawa, Masahiko Nakajima, Hiroya Atsumi and by engineers who have worked hard to change the face of the M1. Then Jeremy Burgess and all the garage guys take care of your love all the tracks in the world, and like all men and women who worked for the Yamaha team all these years. "
"Now is the time for a new challenge in my work on the Yamaha Unfortunately, even the most enduring love for history, but leaves many memories, like the M1 like me and we kissed for the first time on grass in Welkom, when he looked in the eye and told me. " I I love you! "
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