Last year Nicky Hayden debuted in Ducati and in his first race for the Italian team he finished 12th and 48.
883 seconds from his team mate Casey Stoner who won the race in 2009.
This year with Hayden’s “never give up” attitude and the new Desmosedici GP 10 he missed a podium by 11 thousandths of a second and was just 1.
876s from this year’s race winner Valentino Rossi.
The Kentucky Kid has already found a place a big spot in the heart’s of Ducatisti, so here’s his video message greeting his fans and talking about his great season opener.
