Barros on a Ducati too!

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Alex Barros With The Team Pramac D’antin MotoGP
23 October 2006 - D’antin Pramac


The Team PRAMAC D’ANTIN MOTOGP has reached an agreement with ALEX BARROS to take part in the 2007 MotoGP World Championship.

Next season, when the 800cc bikes will take the place of the 990cc powered machines in the premier-class, the fast Brazilian rider will have at his disposal the new DUCATI DESMOSEDICI GP7 that already showed to have a good potential during the first tests.

ALEX BARROS: “I’m very happy to come back and race in the premier-class with the Team PRAMAC D’ANTIN MOTOGP. The new DUCATI DESMOSEDICI GP7 800cc already seems a very good project. I’m really confident, I know the Team and I’m sure that we will make a good job together. I can’t wait to be back to compete for the first positions with a MotoGP bike”.

LUIS D’ANTIN (Team Manager): “We’re very happy to welcome in our Team a rider with such a big valour as ALEX BARROS. His arrival makes us really confident for the next season. BARROS is a rider that has a big experience and I’m sure that he will give us a lot of good performances. The objective of the PRAMAC D’ANTIN MOTOGP will be to compete at high level during the whole season, constantly aiming for the podium”.

PAOLO CAMPINOTI (CEO PRAMAC Group): “I’m enthusiastic to go on with the adventure in the MotoGP premier-class with a winning rider as ALEX BARROS.

His experience will allow our team to reach the results that we deserve. The PRAMAC Group believes a lot in the racing project and will keep on following it with the biggest commitment. For the 2007 season we will soon announce important news”.
 
I feel sorry for Barros, Toseland made the right decision in my opinion by giving this team a wide berth.
They might be getting new bikes and tyres, but just watch them sink after that.
 
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I wonder how this affects the whole 'silly season' thing. A lot of descisions affecting other teams/ Riders, were riding on Barros making his move before they commited to anything!

It's good for Moto GP to have Barros return, he is fast and one of the best in the paddock for late braking. However, I suspect he may become impatient with the D'Antin squad, if he does not get full support, together with results.

It's sad for Barros that he may finnish his career on a low note with poor results, because of a, second rate back up team, shall we say. Nevertheless, the Ducati has proven itself a winner in Moto GP and we may be surprised!

Roll on 2007...:D
 
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