Dovizioso signs with Ducati for 2013 - 2014

In a press release from Ducati Corse on August 22, the team announced that they had reached an agreement with Dovizioso that will see the Italian on the Desmosedici for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Dovizioso will partner Nicky Hayden, who recently re-signed with the Italian manufacturer for 2013, with an option for 2014.

After being dropped from the Repsol Honda factory squad last year, Dovizioso has impressed on the Tech 3 Yamaha, and currently sits in fourth place in the 2012 MotoGP championship.

"It is with great pleasure that I welcome Andrea, as we marshal our best efforts in confronting the MotoGP World Championship," said Ducati President Gabriele Del Torchio.
"Along with Nicky Hayden, with whom we have renewed a working agreement, we are confident that we will be able to proceed with our development program, to compete, and to obtain the results and rewards that will repay our efforts and the faith that our partners, sponsors and fans have never failed to demonstrate."

"Andrea's technical sensibility and test-riding abilities are of great value, as are his talent and determination," added Filippo Preziosi, General Manager of Ducati Corse.
"The knowledge that we will have him on our team and be able to count on his collaboration serves as an additional incentive to continue with the growth and development of our MotoGP project. I'm pleased that he has chosen to be a part of our team. He is aware of the work to be done, and he approaches it with enthusiasm and confidence, which are fundamental requirements for achieving success and for competing in this challenging championship."

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