http://www.gpupdate.net/ Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:05 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/294313/ducati-completes-setup-test-at-mugello/ Ducati completed a two-day test at the Mugello circuit this week, with both Andrea Dovizioso and Nicky Hayden in action. On Wednesday and Thursday, amid pleasant weather conditions, the pair gathered valuable setup data on the Desmosedici GP13. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/294313/ducati-completes-setup-test-at-mugello/ Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/291460/hayden-undergoes-minor-wrist-operation/ Ducati rider Nicky Hayden underwent a minor wrist operation earlier this week, having suffered two high-profile accidents at Indianapolis and MotorLand Aragón last year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/291460/hayden-undergoes-minor-wrist-operation/ Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:55:12 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/289358/new-ducati-gp13-unveiled-at-wrooom/ Ducati unveiled its new bike for the upcoming MotoGP season in the Dolomite mountains on Tuesday evening, with factory riders Nicky Hayden and Andrea Dovizioso on hand to pull the covers off the GP13 amid a heavy snow storm. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/289358/new-ducati-gp13-unveiled-at-wrooom/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:24:24 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/289298/ferrari-and-ducati-kick-off-wrooom-2013/ Wrooom, the annual media event held by Ferrari and Ducati, is underway in the Italian dolomite mountains. Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa arrived at the Madonna di Campiglio resort on Monday, fresh from a weekend of charity karting in Brazil. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/289298/ferrari-and-ducati-kick-off-wrooom-2013/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:39:34 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/288170/ducati-completes-final-post-season-test/ Ducati completed its final test of 2012 at Jerez on Friday, with the Italian squad completeing futher frame and swingarm evaluation. Although newly-signed rider Andrea Dovizioso suffered from neck problems earlier in the week and Nicky Hayden faced poor weather conditions on the final day, the team felt satisfied with its work. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/288170/ducati-completes-final-post-season-test/ Sat, 01 Dec 2012 10:07:37 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/287002/hayden-tops-wet-first-practice-at-valencia/ Ducati's Nicky Hayden led the way as practice for the final round of this year's MotoGP season commenced at Valencia. The American, whose personal best effort was clocked at 1:44.485, finished directly ahead of Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/287002/hayden-tops-wet-first-practice-at-valencia/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:42:18 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/286023/time-to-find-direction-with-chassis-says-hayden/ Nicky Hayden has reiterated his praise for the latest Ducati chassis, but insists that the Italian team must now find the right direction in which to head with the Desmosedici. With just the Australian and Valencia MotoGP events to go, the American and Valentino Rossi lie ninth and sixth respectively in the championship. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/286023/time-to-find-direction-with-chassis-says-hayden/ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:02:07 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/285300/hayden-reveals-fracture-after-aragon-crash/ Nicky Hayden has revealed that he picked up a small fracture in his right hand after his crash in the Grand Prix of Aragón. The Ducati rider was thrown over the safety fence and into a ditch after losing control of his bike at the final corner. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/285300/hayden-reveals-fracture-after-aragon-crash/ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:10:33 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/284716/hayden-tops-quiet-opening-practice-session/ Nicky Hayden was the fastest man as free practice got underway at Motorland Aragón on Friday morning, with only nine riders completing a flying lap. The American posted a time 2:04.890 to finish almost a full second clear at the top of the timesheets. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/284716/hayden-tops-quiet-opening-practice-session/ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:46:17 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/283998/doctors-declare-hayden-fit-to-race/ IRTA doctors have confirmed that Nicky Hayden is able to contest this weekend’s San Marino MotoGP at Misano. The American will make a personal decision on Friday. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/283998/doctors-declare-hayden-fit-to-race/ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:59:14 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/283872/hayden-returns-for-san-marino-grand-prix/ Nicky Hayden will return to the MotoGP paddock as the community gathers at Misano this weekend. The 2006 World Champion has missed the last two races after, like Casey Stoner, picking up injury in practice ahead of the Indianapolis event. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/283872/hayden-returns-for-san-marino-grand-prix/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:51:29 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/282732/hayden-forced-to-miss-czech-republic-race/ Following his violent qualifying crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Nicky Hayden has been advised by medical staff to miss the Czech Republic Grand Prix this weekend. The Ducati rider will remain in America in an attempt to recover for Misano. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/282732/hayden-forced-to-miss-czech-republic-race/ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:58:50 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/282591/hayden-expecting-best-result-of-season/ Nicky Hayden hopes for a turn in fortunes as Indianapolis MotoGP practice begins on Friday. The Ducati rider, whose future with the team is already confirmed for next year, suffered a tough race last time out at Laguna Seca and finished 27 seconds off the lead. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/282591/hayden-expecting-best-result-of-season/ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/282046/hayden-extends-ducati-contract-through-2013/ Nicky Hayden has penned a further year on his Ducati MotoGP contract, announcing his new deal with the Italian squad ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix. The American has picked up just three podium finishes since joining the team back in 2009, but he is more determined than ever to return to winning ways. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/282046/hayden-extends-ducati-contract-through-2013/ Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:07:28 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/281272/ducati-hopes-for-strong-home-race-at-mugello/ The Ducati team will be looking for a strong showing as MotoGP heads to their home race at Mugello, Italy this weekend. The squad has struggled to match the pace of key rivals Honda and Yamaha so far this season, with a best result of second coming from seven-time Champion Valentino Rossi at a rain-hit Le Mans circuit. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/281272/ducati-hopes-for-strong-home-race-at-mugello/ Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:54:43 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/276115/ducati-launches-desmosedici-gp12/ Ducati has launched the bike it hopes will enable current riders Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden to fight for this year's MotoGP crown, with the Desmosedici GP12 being unveiled via an internet stream from the team's Bologna factory on Monday. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/276115/ducati-launches-desmosedici-gp12/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:54:47 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/274377/hayden-returns-home-after-operation/ MotoGP’s Nicky Hayden has returned home following surgery to rectify the niggling shoulder injury which plagued the American for the opening test session of the year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/274377/hayden-returns-home-after-operation/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:55:18 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/274194/hayden-to-undergo-shoulder-surgery/ Ducati has confirmed that Nicky Hayden will have an operation on Monday in order to speed up the recovery of his damaged left shoulder. During Sepang testing last week, the American rider’s running time was limited as he continued to suffer pain. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/274194/hayden-to-undergo-shoulder-surgery/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:35:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1754/drivers-and-riders-at-wrooom-2012/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1754/drivers-and-riders-at-wrooom-2012/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:27:58 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/273087/hayden-injured-in-training-accident/ Nicky Hayden broke his left scapula and fractured two ribs in a training accident near his home in Kentucky this week. The American was riding a motorcycle for the first time since his nasty crash on the opening lap of the Valencian Grand Prix, but made contact with a rival's bike and fell heavily at the flat track indoor venue. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/motogp-news/273087/hayden-injured-in-training-accident/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:49:00 +0000