Apart from the notorious Aspar "Totty" Team, Lucio Cecchinello also seems to have a knack for getting all the Hotties together. Himself included of course...
Former 125cc rider Pablo Nieto, son of legendary 12+1 champion Ángel Nieto, announced his retirement from racing at the final race of the 2008 season in Valencia. But he'll stay with the sport and work as a manager in the newly build Onde2000 Ducati MotoGP Team with Sete Gibernau from 2009 onwards.