From a press release:

Loris Capirossi signs with Sidi for ’03

New Ducati MotoGP rider, Loris Capirossi, and Sidi boots are pleased to announce that Loris has re-signed for the 2003 season. Loris, who currently sits 7th in the championship has not been too happy with how his year has gone so far.

“I have had some disappointment this year but never with the boots, staying with Sidi for 2003 was an easy decision to make” Loris commented in a very “Italian” way.

Another way to look at this is; Loris is a hard rider to satisfy but Sidi did so with ease in 2002 so he is back in Sidi’s Vertebra Race boot for another season of MotoGP races!