Smrz joins all-new Ducati team in 2011
The rider chosen to spearhead the team's attack will be 27-year-old Jakub Smrz from the Czech Republic, who has been on several team's shopping lists this year and who has considerable experience on Ducati machinery.
The Liberty Group is involved in the sectors of foodstuffs and office supplies and also owns Effenbert beer, which has been present in the championship as a sponsor for a few years. After a couple of seasons spent learning ‘ the ropes', the Liberty Group has now decided to invest in new team premises, based in Prague, the company headquarters.