Following on from an amazing introduction provided by a group of "Parkour" athletes, Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden today unveiled the new livery of the Desmosedici GP9 in front of the international press in attendance at the Wrooom - MotoGP Press Ski Meeting 2009. The flaming red bike contrasted perfectly with the snowy backdrop of the Malga Zeledria plane, at the foot of the Dolomites.

Also present were MotoGP Project Director, Livio Suppo, and official test rider Vittoriano Guareschi.
Wrooom, that also includes events dedicated to the Scuderia Ferrari, concludes on Friday 16th January.

Madonna di Campiglio, Trento. The second day of the Wrooom - MotoGP Press Ski Meeting 2009 took place under light but constant snowfall today, forcing the presentation of the new Ducati Desmosedici GP9 to be put back until tomorrow, Thursday 15th January, when it will be unveiled against the spectacular backdrop of the Dolomite mountain range in Madonna di Campiglio. Today’s programme was still a packed one, however, with Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Corse and General Director of Ducati Products, taking the chair in this morning’s press conference. Domenicali answered questions from the international press about the technical updates on the GP9, commenting also on the major talking points of the coming season and last year’s campaign. >>>

The two companies have extended the partnership agreement, which began last year, until 2010.
Ducati and Enel are still together: the partnership agreement they signed last year is to be extended until 2010. Italy’s largest electricity company, the second-largest stock-listed utility company in Europe in terms of installed capacity, has decided to link its brand and image to the triumphant power of Ducati motorbikes. Under the agreement, Enel’s corporate identity will be emblazoned on the Desmosedici GP bikes, overalls and helmets of the official Ducati MotoGP Team riders. >>>

Riello UPS has increased its investment and support in the “Ducati Corse” team for the 2009 MotoGP World Championship.
Riello UPS, the leading European manufacturer of uninterruptible power supplies and standby power systems has increased its support for Ducati Corse in their attempt to win the 2009 Motogp World Championship title. >>>

The Wrooom - MotoGP Press Ski Meeting 2009 got underway in the best manner possible on Monday 12th January with a welcome cocktail party for the world’s media at the Hotel Spinale, before the focus turned to both work and play in the opening Wrooom press conference at Madonna di Campiglio this morning. Both Casey Stoner and his new team-mate Nicky Hayden, making his official debut in Ducati MotoGP Team colours, were under the spotlight before spending a relaxing afternoon on the stunning slopes of the Italian Dolomites.
There were plenty of talking points for the media, who have flocked from all corners of the globe, not least in seeing an American rider in the Italian factory’s Grand Prix uniform for the very first time. >>>

Madonna di Campiglio (Trento) - On Monday Jan 12th will start Wrooom – MotoGP Press Ski Meeting 2009 the traditional annual event held in the breathtaking scenery of Madonna di Campiglio, in the Trento Dolomites, where the Ducati MotoGP Team kicks off the racing season by presenting their 2009 programme.

During the course of the week, the International media will have the opportunity of enjoying the spectacular scenery and events while blending in with the Team and its riders. On Tuesday January 13th the 2008 Vice-World Champion Casey Stoner will be holding a press conference together with his new American team-mate Nicky Hayden wearing the official Ducati MotoGP Team gear for the first time.

On Wednesday January 14th Claudio Domenicali, Ducati Corse CEO and Ducati Motor Holding Product Director will also be holding a press conference, revealing the technical details of the new Desmosedici GP9.
Wrooom 2009, which also includes F1 Scuderia Ferrari events, will end on Friday 16th January.