The Aussie wasn’t the only rider in the Ducati camp to stand on a rostrum over the winter, with Luca Marini (VR46 Racing Team), alongside Valentino Rossi, retaining their title at the 100km dei Campioni at The Doctor’s Ranch. The Italian also featured in the Gulf 12 Hour race, claiming another podium there alongside Alessio Salucci and David Fumanelli in the ProAm class.