Ducati Sporting Club UK > Sport > Race > Gibernau to Ducati?

[Felix]

The rumours are getting stronger that Gibernau is Ducati-bound to be Capirossi's teammate. I can't understand why Ducati would want him, although his price must be getting cheaper with every round: Hasn't won a race in 12 months, no points in over two months, no points in 6 of 13 races this year. Plus, Ducati getting stronger towards the end of the season.

Wouldn't it make more sense to have one experienced rider capable of winning and a up-and-coming rider, rather than 32 year old Gibernau? It doesn't look like Gibernau will be bringing any sponsorship with him either with Telefonica moving over to F1 and Alonso. Discuss?

How about Ellison on a Ducati?

[Felix]

Ellison is a "poster boy" too and I mean that in a positive way. Would make for some great marketing opportunities.

[Jools]

Originally posted by Felix
I can't understand why Ducati would want him

Because he's great at making excuses perhaps?

[Ozz]

D'Antin are supposedly having a second rider so maybe a spot for him there? Would love to see him on a better bike.

[GsxrAge]

NOOOOOOOOooooooooooo not that spanish prat.


Ellison YES

[Twinfan]

I guess Gibernau may bring some Spanish cash in, albeit not the Telefonica money any more. That's the only reason I can think of.

Get Ellison instead!

[Steve M]

Like Felix says, get a young rider to partner Loris, they can then build the 800 to suit him - Casey Stoner maybe ??

[Felix]

OK, so Ducati should sign a young talent. So who are they?

Melandri
Hopkins
Ellison
Battaini (?)
Pedrosa
Stoner

Ellison looks good in that list in terms of "buying" him, doesn't he? Come on, Ducati!

[Rattler]

Lanzi?:P

[electricsheep]

they need lanzi to win wsb for them