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Bayliss back for Ducati in early Summer
15 May 2009 / PhotosTroy Bayliss was satisfied after completing his three days of testing for the Ducati team in Italy this week. Having not ridden a motorbike since the season-ending Valencia race in 2006, the Australian was back in action at Mugello in order to assist the team with development work for its GP9.
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Despite not having been in control of a motorcycle for two and a half years, Bayliss' best lap time of the week came in the form of 1.51.2, two tenths of a second faster than regular Ducati test rider Vittoriano Guareschi. "I've had three good days during which I've felt like a rider again," a happy 40 year-old Bayliss, of New South Wales, said. " It didn't take long to get back into it but, before anyone gets any ideas, I will also say that I'm happy to be heading back to the airport and towards Australia and home this evening - I have no intention of returning to racing!"
Although a full-time ride may not be on the cards, Bayliss - a triple World Superbike Champion - did admit that he will be back on the Ducati sooner rather than later. "Later, in June or July, I'll be back in Europe for a few weeks," he continued. "I will probably test the bike again during that time, I don't know exactly when, but I am very happy to play a part in this project!"
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