Bad times for Ducati, who lives with seizures on several fronts at a crucial time for the company. The Italian company is still digesting the harsh words of Valentino Rossi after the Grand Prix of Qatar.
His harsh accusations, as in the factory did not follow his instructions, obviously did not sit well in Borgo Panigale. Especially when Filippo Preziosi, the MotoGP project leader on Saturday took all the responsibilities of the appalling performance sports. "The only blame me. Valentino is not guilty of anything, "he once said. So surprised by the reaction of Vale, but also form part of a contract renewal process by 2013.
Italian media in general have taken sides on the side of the brand. La Gazzetta dello sport lashes even harder against him in an editorial. Criticize and to pay workers who lost their Christmas holidays to have him the bike ready for the first test in Sepang.
The second front is Dorna Ducati. The Italians were left alone at the meeting that took place in Qatar between the World Cup organizers and manufacturers.
Lower rpm
At the meeting, apparently proposed to limit the engines of jet factory at 15,000 rpm. All are even with the CRT. Honda and Yamaha agreed. But not having a Ducati desmodromic system that would be limited. This would make them be even less competitive and in 2013. In addition, by 2015 only CRT looming on track, a project in which they have no intention to participate. All could lead to his departure from MotoGP Superbikes to focus on the Panigale, already won races at the VIC.
If the situation on the playing field is delicate, outside the company is engaged in negotiations with the Volkswagen group for sale. The first offering of the Germans was not accepted by Ducati, which is worth at least 750 million euros. Their sales are good ... in the U.S..
source: Marca.com
