Casey Stoner possibly leaving Duc??

[adorethasp]

Let's hope this won't happen but came across this on superbike planet.

http://superbikeplanet.com/2010/May/100511z27.htm

[ζαϯà ơʂ]

I don't want to sound like a total ass even though I am located at such. But, did you think.... Casey had a lifetime contract with Ducati until elegible to draw social security retirement? This stuff happens all the time with all professional riders and drivers from all teams. Contracts are made for a period of 3 to 5 years, If the rider/driver is happy with the current team and the team can substantiate their pay then there's no problem and a new contract goes underway. Now, eventually the team/sponsor opt to let the rider go if not satisfied with the rider or can not pay what the rider demands. You think Valentino will stay with Yamaha forever?

[Lire~Sama]

i hope that he stays, but if he leaves, i hope Lorenzo will consider Ducati this time around

[Chrishaun B]

Well not that I'm giving up on him, but what the hell is the problem this year. Nicki is getting faster/better, while Casey is losing the front and back. Overall Ducati will do what it takes to win!

[Help!Me!]

if he can not get the bike to work for him this season, he may look else where.

Funny that last years bike worked well for casey and nicki had a bad time of it ... this season has done a 180.

[Ben-Gr8]

bye bye casey

[Houtan]

Like I said earlier, when the team is not satisfied with the rider they just let them go if you know what I mean.
He is good, has awesome skills (slides the entire bike not just the rear) and by far, rides one of the most desired machinery in motorsports but all of the high/low sides are taking a toll on championship chances.

[physicsanon]

I think it is a question of when not if Stoner is replaced

[Miss Muffet]

If he does infact leave, I would like to see spies on the desmo to see how it suits his style. But Yama will prolly keep him around for a bit or maybe move him up to factory if Ros or Loren leave.

[badgirl_ayt]

Why would they want to "replace" the fastest man on the bike and since 2006 the only proven winner on it?