Ducati has been forced to cancel its planned private test with Casey Stoner in Qatar. The retired double world champion had been due to take part in his second test since returning to Ducati, this weekend. But the MotoGP rules state: “Test riders may test at any circuit, at any time, using only their team's Test Tyre Allocation. Tests are not permitted within the 14 days before a GP event at a circuit unless authorised by Race Direction.” The season-opening race is being held at the same Losail circuit on March 20 and Ducati appeared to believe the 14-day ban referred to the date of the race. However the 'event' is defined as starting on the day of Technical and Sporting controls,...
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