You were my dream, and you’ve become the most wonderful reality I’ve ever known. When I joined MotoGP with Ducati, I thought I’d already achieved something indescribable, but you’ve made me believe in it more and more. Eight years, 31 wins, 63 podium finishes, 28 pole positions and two world titles, twice runners-up in the World Championship – this is the story we’ve written, and it’s ours alone.
We’ve grown together, we’ve weathered every kind of situation together without ever giving up, and we’ve always spurred each other on to give our all.
And you, who are one of the best parts of me, have given me the most thrilling moments of my career; you’ve made me a better driver, a happy young man, and we’ve had such a great time together.
Last season it was difficult to see eye to eye; we clashed more than we’d have liked, and something began to change.
I feel the need to start afresh with a new challenge, but I’ll never forget what we’ve been. You’re part of me, and you always will be.
I love you
Pecco