The Australian has struggled this season after a spate of accidents .
His form has improved in recent weeks with the podium in Assen the culmination of the work done by the team to make the current Ducati more suited to Stoners aggressive style of riding .
The Australian has struggled this season after a spate of accidents but his form has improved in recent weeks with the podium in Assen the culmination of the work done by the team to make the current Ducati more suited to Stoners aggressive style of riding .