If Ducati can transfer their Factory MotoGP software to the standard Open system it would remove one of the few disadvantages of joining the new category.
"Me and Nori used to race so hard and so close but we never had an accident. He spent such a lot of time within a centimetre of my back wheel, but I had great faith in him..."
The FIM publishes the provisional entry list for the 2014 World Superbike Championship season, with 27 entries - including Bimota, Toni Elias and 12 EVO bikes...
'We also owe it to the fans of course, as we want everybody who has always followed and supported Ducati to have fun and enjoy the results' - Davide Giugliano
'This season we have had success in the Superstock class and we really feel that the time is right now to move forward and commit to the Superbike series' - James Murray
Mark Aitchison is turning his attentions to the future as he looks to take advantage of a strong return to World Superbike competition with the Pedercini Kawasaki team.
Sylvain Guintoli comes good on his promise to push hard for the 2013 World Superbike Championship as he claims his first pole position of the season at Laguna Seca.