Honda has confirmed that Casey Stoner will part ways with the Japanese manufacturer at the end of the year, paving the way for the two-time champion to join Ducati as a test rider. It was revealed during post-season testing at Valencia earlier this month that Ducati, where Stoner took his first MotoGP title in 2007, had approached the Australian about rekindling their relationship. Stoner has tested for Honda since the end of his MotoGP career in 2012, and made a race return in the Suzuka 8 Hours in July, but confirmation has now arrived that the five-year partnership between the 30-year-old and HRC is about to come to a close. As well as the 2011 title, Stoner took 15 race victories and...
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