[Ducati] Ducati's move to Bridgestone

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I also heard of the time equation Vicki.  You don't see Rossi doing  any 
appearances and little adverts for Yamaha.  A lot of Adverts for his  other 
sponsors but that's all separate dosh in his pocket. But, as I recall when  Ducati 
was courting him the issue came down to cost, his salary demands were way  
beyond Bologna's capabilities.  I forget which company rep I read about  quoting 
that at the time.
 
In any case, I personally hope he Ducati doesn't get Rossi. I'm happy  Ducati 
won on their own rights with an up and coming rider.  It shows it  was the 
whole package, not just the rider, not just the bike but the  
Team/Rider/Bike/Tires package. If it'd been Rossi this year people'd be saying  it was only 
because of Rossi. Even now the excuses are out that Rossi lost  because he was on 
the worst bike in the paddock.  I just can't see that.  Rossi didn't win 
because other riders/teams/manufacturers and tire makers  stepped up their game 
this year. I personally have really enjoyed the racing  with so many different 
riders making the podium. I'm looking forward to the last  three races being 
even more competitive and next year too.   Exciting  times.
 
JMHO,
 
W
 
 
In a message dated 9/26/2007 7:45:27 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
Veloce916 at aol.com writes:

It was  never Rossi against Stoner. Stoner came into the picture  later.  I  
heard it was Rossi's demands regarding time, or more  specifically,  lack of 
it.  
You get Rossi, Rossi rides. That's pretty much   it.  It was a dealbreaker.
But the dream is still to have Rossi ride a  Ducati. And until Rossi wins  
the 
overall Motogp championship on a  Ducati his legacy isn't complete. So  
regardless of how things are  today it could always change  tomorrow.
IMHO
Vicki


 



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