In addition to Rossi, Ducati also planning to extend the contract of Nicky Hayden. But just as Rossi, Ducati dismissed this. Hayden will contract expires at the end of the 2010 season.
"There has been no agreement with Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden, but we still take an interest in the race," the statement as quoted by the official Ducati Eurosport, Wednesday, August 4, 2010.
"If we had realized the deal was officially announced in a press release be issued," he added.
Rossi and Ducati to name two of the Santer related because the circumstances of each team. Rossi was reportedly not willing to extend contract with Yamaha.
