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Ducati extend Hayden contract

Ducati has confirmed that 2006 World Champion Nicky Hayden will be remaining with the team next season. The deal marks a one year extension to the American's current deal as he again lines up alongside the currently absent Casey Stoner.                     

Casey registered his first Ducati rostrum result in the USA

A poor run of results at the beginning of 2009 has been improved upon by Hayden, who achieved a first podium for Ducati at Indianapolis on Sunday. "The confirmation of Nicky is the right reward to a rider who has shown to perfectly embody the frame of mind that characterizes Ducati - passion, determination and commitment," explained Claudio Domenicali, Ducati Motor Holding General Manager.

"We have always considered Nicky to be an important asset to the Ducati 2010 strategy and we are very happy that he will remain in the Ducati Marlboro Team. His progression through the season has been constant up to the podium in Indianapolis and we are certain that the experience he has gained will be decisive for a 2010 season full of success."

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