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Ducati launch in photos

Casey Stoner goes skiing

MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner is in Italy to launch Ducati's new bike for the 2008 season

Ducati's Marco Melandri

He was joined on the slopes by his new team-mate, Italy's Marco Melandri, who preferred to show off his snowboard skills

Casey Stoner and Marco Melandri unveil the Desmosedici GP8

Stoner and Melandri unveil Desmosedici GP8, the bike which Ducati hope will help them retain the constructors' title

The new Desmosedici GP8 Ducati MotoGP bike

Ducati say their new bike is an evolution of the 2007 model and has a new lighter frame

Casey Stoner and Marco Melandri at the Madonna di Campiglio resort

The Madonna di Campiglio resort in Trentino, Italy, provides a stunning backdrop for Ducati's launch party

Ducati's Marco Melandri

Melandri has joined Ducati after a successful spell at rivals Honda and has a great pedigree in MotoGP

Casey Stoner

Stoner will be under huge pressure to retain his title from five-time world champion Valentino Rossi




see also
Champions bond on the slopes
11 Jan 08 |  Motorsport
Stoner unfazed by title defence
08 Jan 08 |  Motorbikes
Stoner clinches first world title
23 Sep 07 |  Motorbikes


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