Former Suzuki WSBK team owner reportedly in talks with Ducati to run the “factory” team with Carlos Checa
Italian racing website gpone.com is reporting that Francis Batta, owner of the Alstare Racing team that previously handled the Suzuki factory’s main World Superbike effort before closing its doors in 2011 when Suzuki informed them that it was ceasing involvement in World Superbike, is in talks to take over Ducati’s WSBK racing responsibilities in 2013. This is taking place after negotiations between Althea Racing and the Bologna factory broke down, leaving Ducati with a rider (recently re-signed Carlos Checa) without a team. According to the news report, Batta is said to have 90% of his team in place, but that “there is still much to discuss. But I hope to find an agreement. I can’t wait to return to Superbike, and above all with Ducati.”
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