Our man with the microphone tracked down Ducati Corse Sporting Director Paolo Ciabatti, who was typically forthcoming with information. He dispelled suggestions that current Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Joan Mir, who had been heavily linked to the Repsol Honda Team, might be on his way to Ducati instead, and also gave a firm indication that Johann Zarco continues to be part of their plans at Prima Pramac Racing.