Nicky Hayden has spoken of his excitement about his debut season with Ducatis factory MotoGP squad in 2009. <br /> <br />Making his first official public appearance for the Marlboro-backed squad at the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort in Italy, Hayden said: The feeling is very exciting. <br /> <br />"On Sunday we did my first real photo shoot in the full-on Marlboro leathers and Ducati leathers and I got to admit it was a great feeling. Something I felt a lot of pride in when I first put the suit on and the full on all the team logos and everything. <br /> <br />"Its an exciting time for me. Something new and I realize what a great opportunity I have here. Im very thankful for the opportunity. Everybody at Marlboro and Ducati has trusted me a lot and showed a lot of faith to bring me here to ride on an Italian team. <br /> <br />And so far, everything has gone pretty smooth. But, you know, well really find out when we go racing. But right now the feeling is something that Im really excited a lot. And just cant wait to get on with the racing. <br /> <br />Satisfy all your biking needs at http://www.motorcyclenews.com<br /><br />Love this video? Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/2dMl0sx<br /><br />Get the best of biking EVERY day...<br />Stay up to date with the latest from MCN:<br />Latest motorcycle news: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/<br />Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MotorcycleNews/<br />Follow @MCNnews on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MCNNews<br />Follow @MCNsport on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MCNSport<br /><br />Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the world’s biggest print and online motorcycle publication. All the greatest motorcycle video content from the world’s<br />most respected motorcycling media brand. Since 1955 MCN is available weekly in<br />both print and digital editions and 24/7 on motorcyclenews.com
