The Ducati MotoGP team has confirmed that Danilo Petrucci will remain with the squad for the 2020 season, continuing the partnership with Andrea Dovizioso.
The 28-year-old joined the Italian outfit this year and currently sits third in the standings, just eight points behind Dovizioso but a distant 52 behind current championship leader and reigning champion Marc Marquez.
Petrucci previously rode for the Ducati satellite team Pramac prior to making the step up to the parent outfit.
"I'm very happy to continue with Ducati for another year," said the Italian rider. "It was my goal ever since the beginning of this new chapter, because we immediately found great chemistry with the team.
"In this first half of the season we were able to progressively increase our competitiveness, taking two podiums and an unforgettable win.
"To renew our collaboration before the summer break makes me even more serene and confident about the future.
"Now I simply want to stay focused and continue to improve as a rider to achieve even better results on track. We're third in the Championship, and we want to finish the season within the top three."
Team manager Luigi Dall'Igna is pleased to continue what has been a strong partnership so far: "We're very happy to have reached an agreement with Petrucci and to continue to work together on track also next year.
"Danilo has shown his professionalism and talent ever since the first outings with the factory Desmosedici GP, and I believe his qualities are now clear to everyone, as evidenced by the strong results he already achieved this season, which culminated in a fantastic maiden win at Mugello.
"With Danilo on track alongside Andrea, our goal is to fight for the title, both in the Riders and the Manufacturers championships."
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