Rumours are abounding that both Max Biaggi and Troy Bayliss are being lined up to test the Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP bike in an attempt to find out why it’s only Casey Stoner that is even remotely competitive on it.
Under the rules, MotoGP teams can only use their nominated test riders (including Vito Guareschi) at tracks that the race series visits. However, Ducati can use whoever they like in private test sessions.
Ducati MotoGP projct director Livio Suppo has said the team is reviewing its testing options because Marco Melandri, Toni Elias and Sylvain Guintoli are so far off the pace.