The balls of Ducati to have said they are not in a position to offer Nicky Hayden a new contract till the Audi deal is complete is astounding. They have already offered Cal Crutchlow a ride and are keen to keep the services of Rossi for 2013, in addition AMG have been removed as sponsor from all Ducati team clothing. So, Audi deal is probably not an issue anymore. I can't help but feel sorry for the kentucky kid he has stuck with the Ducati and nearly made it work ( for a few laps anyway ). He has performed better than the doctor at a large number of races in the past two seasons. But now seems likely to be left out in the cold just when they may (big may) turn a corner with the desmosedici.
Of course every teams wants Rossi , winning or losing he is the most popular rider of all time. The sponsorship meetings must be a little easier with VR in the stable. But will he stay? The next 3 weeks may be more interesting for what happens off the track than on it.
With Spies on tenterhooks at Yamaha, where is the love for the yanks?
My guess BMW or Suzuki.
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