Ducati reveals 2008 Desmosedici GP8 MotoGP machine

Marco Melandri and last year's world champion Casey Stoner

With Valentino Rossi on the same Bridgestone tyres, the Ducati team has a point to prove in 2008

Stoner and GP8

Guareschi rides the Desmosedici onto the ice floor

A very happy Ducati team prepares for the new year

Melandri and Casey Stoner get set to unveil the new sponsorship signage on the bike

Stoner mentioned during the conference that it was the first time for many years that he had not begun a new season with a new team

Vittoriano Guareschi takes his reputation into his own hands

Marco Melandri with the new GP8

Stoner and the bike he will defend his title with

Marco Melandri with the new GP8