Hayden agrees 2010 Ducati deal
Added on Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 by Carole Nash Editor
Hayden agrees 2010 Ducati deal
Nicky Hayden will ride for Ducati in 2010 after agreeing a one year contract extension with the Italian team, it was confirmed today.
The 2006 world champion, who has struggled to find form this year in his first season with Ducati, has been rewarded for his first podium of the season on Sunday at Indianapolis with a one-year contract extension, confirming his place with the team for 2010.
The announcement will end speculation surrounding the future of the Repsol Honda man, who many speculated would have been forced out of the team due to his unimpressive results so far this year.
“This has been a very good week and this news just adds to that,” said Hayden. “After the good result in Indy, now to renew the deal with Ducati is exactly what I wanted. I’m very happy.
“I always had faith and believed that we could achieve good results. I’m excited for these last five races of the 09 season, and if you look at the progression we have made from the start of the season to the middle, hopefully we will continue this through to the end.
“I just wish to say a big thanks to all the guys who made this happen, especially everybody in Ducati as well as all our sponsors and I’m sure I’ll be able to do a good job next year and to continue to build with, and be part of, the Ducati family”.
“The confirmation of Nicky is the right reward to a rider who has shown to perfectly embody the frame of mind that characterizes Ducati – Passion, Determination and Commitment.” added Claudio Domenicali, Ducati Motor Holding Manager.
“We have always considered Nicky to be an important asset to the Ducati 2010 strategy and we are very happy that he will remain in the Ducati Marlboro Team. His progression through the season has been constant up to the podium in Indianapolis and we are certain that the experience he has gained will be decisive for a 2010 season full of success”
