Former MotoGP champion Casey Stoner returns to Ducati MotoGP team as test rider and Brand ambassador. He has won Ducati’s only MotoGP title during his first year with the team in 2007, before he moves to Honda and his second world champion crown in 2011.

The two time MotoGP champion Casey Stoner will return to Ducati next year following his split with Honda. It was Monday afternoon when Team HRC announced it was parting company with Australian rider.

The announcement of Casey’s appointment at Ducati was made minutes after Honda confirmed his departure. His role at Ducati includes an appearance at World Ducati Week from 1^st -3^rd July’16 and a selected number of MotoGP tests for Ducati Team next year.

Casey Stoner Said:
It’s been a great journey with HRC over the last five years, winning the world championship in 2011 was obviously a high point and I’ve made many friends and formed lasting relationships along the way.

He also said, I have so many great memories working with the people and the brand of Ducati and the opportunity to work with them again is something very special.

“Gigi Dall’Igna has brought with him a new approach and I’m looking forward to assisting the team, Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Iannone”

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding Said:
“Stoner has always remained in the hearts of all the Ducatisti and I am really pleased that he has decided to come back to our family.

“Casey has an extraordinary talent and with his experience he will be able to make an important contribution for Gigi and the two Andreas in the development of the Desmosedici MotoGP bike.

“His presence at WDW 2016 will be a special gift for all the Ducati fans and enthusiasts, who will finally have the opportunity to catch up once again with this great champion who brought the 2007 world title to Borgo Panigale and who won numerous GP races with the Desmosedici GP.”