Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden unveil 2009 Ducati

After snow caused the official unveiling of Ducati’s GP9 machine to be postponed yesterday (Wednesday), Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden finally got round to showing off the new bike in public for the first time today.

The bike was rolled out against the spectacular backdrop of the mountains surrounding the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort in Italy.

Today also gave American Hayden his first chance to properly reacquaint himself with skiing as he took to the slopes for the first time in over a decade.

And as these pictures show, he clearly enjoyed the experience.