Marco Melandri
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WSBK: All the stats ahead of this weekend’s racing at Donington
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The WSBK world championship is heading to Donington over the bank holiday weekend – and in preparation for the action kicking off, here’s a bunch of facts and figures about WSBK racing at the iconic British circuit. – Donington set the stage for the inaugural Championship round back in 1988: Davide Tardozzi (Bimota) and…
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Limited edition Marco Melandri Nolan X-802RR Helmet revealed
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In celebration of this weekend’s round of World Superbike racing at Imola, Marco Melandri is donning a special Nolan X-802RR ‘Italian Tourist Tour’ helmet – and if you fancy getting your hands on one, there are only 15 available. Marco Melandri is celebrating the first Italian stage of the WSBK Championship with a special version…
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WSB: Manufacturer’s ups and downs at Assen – Which team should you keep an eye on in The Netherlands?
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Aprilia has won twice at Assen, with Eugene Laverty in Race two, 2013, and Sylvain Guintoli in Race one, 2014: which was the factory’s last podium finish here. Last year the best Aprilia results were provided by Lorenzo Savadori: sixth in Race one and fourth in Race two. The best result for BMW at Assen…
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WSB Aragon tests: Day two of testing sees quick times and race simulations aplenty
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WSB Aragon tests: Day two of testing sees quick times and race simulations aplenty. The sun shone on MotorLand Aragon as the WSB riders were eager to get out on track for Day 2 of 2017 testing yesterday. Former MotoGP rider Stefan Bradl (Honda WorldSBK Team, pictured above) was the first rider to exit pit…
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MotoGP: Oz round this weekend – here’s the TEN stats that matter
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MotoGP: Oz round this weekend – here’s the TEN stats that matter. So this weekend the elite of the motorcycle racing world are scrapping it out on the other side of the planet – and if you fancy being an instant ‘expert’ then here’s all you need to know ahead of this, the 28th Australian…
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WSB: Jerez this weekend – here’s the 13 stats that matter
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Fancy being a WSB expert? It’s easier than you think – just read the essential stats below and then blurt them out whilst watching the racing at the weekend. Boom! Instant expert! Here’s the 13 stats that matter… 281 – Are the total amount of points Chaz Davies has scored in Spain so far: no other…
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Ducati boss speaks out about Marco Melandri’s latest WSB test
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We told you first that Marco Melandri was being considered for an Aprilia ride in WSB, then we told you first that he was signed to the team alongside Chaz Davies, we then got you the first image of Marco on the bike during at the start of the three day-long test at the Misano…
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WSB Marco Melandri debuts factory Ducati at Misano
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So here’s the first picture of Marco Melandri heading out on the factory Ducati at the start of a three day test for the Italian. As we first told you, Melandri has signed to the Ducati team to contest the bike in WSB for two years alongside Chaz Davies. Clearly, the Aruba money is talking…
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Confirmed: Our Melandri-to-Ducati WSB alongside Chaz story
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Remember when we told you this on July 20? Well, it’s now confirmed. Here’s what Melandri said about it: “I’m really excited to come back to racing, it’s a dream come true. “I always said I was only interested in a top bike and top team, and I could not have asked for more. I kept…
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Marco Melandri being courted by Ducati to sign alongside Chaz in WSB
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So here’s another name in the frame to ride alongside Chaz Davies on the WSB Ducati next year – Marco Melandri. The news has been confirmed by Paolo Ciabatti who has thrown the Italian’s name into the mix of three riders who may end up alongside the talented Welshman. Ciabatti said: “It’s true that we…
