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Stoner Second Fastest at Le Mans
Yesterday
Casey Stoner ended the first day of free practice for the Grand Prix de France as the second fastest rider around the Le Mans circuit on a cool (19° C) but, most importantly, dry start to the weekend. The World Champion ended the day satisfied with the job done by his crew as he made gradual progress with the setting of his Ducati, after finding a fast and consistent pace on race tyres. Marco Melandri has yet to find the perfect set-up for this track despite finding some impressive pace through the first two splits. The Italian now hopes to improve around the second half of the circuit, particularly under braking, and find an optimum set-up for the race - as he did in China two weeks ago.
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Front Row Start for Rutter
Yesterday
Michael Rutter and the North West Ducati Team secured some good results in yesterdays second practice/qualifying session at the Kennedy North West 200. Rutter ended up second in the Superbike class behind John McGuinness and third in the Superstock class behind Keith Amor and Alastair Seeley. He will start in both the Superbike races and the Superstock race on the front row of the grid. Once again the sun was shining on the competitors of the North West and the NW200 Ducati team were eager to find a strong race set up on the Superbike (Ducati F08) and Superstock (Ducati 1098 R) machines.
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Motogiro America Welcomes English Legend Paul Smart
3 Days ago
In 1972 Smart rode the Ducati 750 Supersport to victory at Imola, putting the big twin on the map. Paul Smart and his wife Maggie will attend the inaugural Motogiro America in Monterey California this summer. Departure is scheduled for July 13, 2008 from Monterey’s historic Cannery Row and stops include: Paso Robles and a lap on the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in honour of the Red Bull MotoGP Championship. As a motorcycle racer, Smart is best known for his breakthrough win at the 200 Miles of Imola aboard a Ducati 750 Supersport.
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New Ducati 860, 900 & Mille Bible book released
3 Days ago
Veloce Books have just released a new book called "The Ducati 860, 900 & Mille Bible". This book covers all of the landmark Ducatis of the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the 900 Super sport and the famous Mike Hailwood replica. Illustrated with over 170 mainly colour pictures and incorporating complete appendices of technical specifications, this book is an absolute must have for any aficionado of fine Italian motorcycles.
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Ducati Sweeps the Board at Awards Ceremony
3 Days ago
More than 35,000 readers of the major Italian bike magazine Motociclismo voted for their Bike of the Year 2008 and gave a huge vote of confidence towards Ducati giving them their best ever result in the Sport Bike catergory, best in Supermotard and a major result in the Naked Bike categories. Choosing from 280 models split into 12 categories, including 125cc, Cruiser, Naked, Dual, Enduro, Supermotard, Touring, Sport Bike, Sport Touring, and three scooter categories, the public’s favourite and most eagerly awaited award was for best Sport Bike. For the first time ever in the history of such awards presented by motorcycle magazines, a single manufacturer – Ducati – had recorded an unprecedented clean sweep of votes and claimed the first three places.
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The New Ducati Monster Tours the UK
3 Days ago
The Monster 696 will be blazing a trail through some of the most beautiful settings in UK and Europe this summer. As the Monster 696 arrives at Ducati Stores around Europe, Ducati is pleased to announce the Ducati Monster Tour a live and interactive roadshow departing from Borgo Panigale and travelling the length and breadth of Europe in order to give the public a unique opportunity to try out the new Monster 696 in whichever country or city they may live. A large 14 metre bespoke truck has been commissioned especially for the tour and consists of three floors and includes a hospitality area for those taking part in the test rides. The event truck also has an area dedicated to Ducati apparel and the new 2008 collection.
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Ducati Marlboro Return to Europe for French GP
4 Days ago
The MotoGP World Championship returns to Europe for the Grand Prix of France as the season enters its busiest phase, with five races coming up over the next seven weekends. Despite finishing on the podium in the last round at Shanghai, reigning World Champion Casey Stoner was disappointed that he hadn't been able to repeat his pace from practice in the race and his target for this weekend is to return to his usual highly-competitive self. Marco Melandri achieved his objective in China by improving his feeling with the bike and fighting for a top position, so his clear objective for France is to continue with that level of progression. Stoner has a decent record at Le Mans, having finished on the podium last year and only just missing out with fourth place as a rookie in 2006. Melandri actually won that race two years ago and he finished an impressive second last season.
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Mixed Weekend for NW200 Ducati
5 Days ago
It was a mixed weekend for the NW200 Ducati team at the rescheduled Brands Hatch round. In completely contrasting weather conditions from the cancelled race in April the two riders Michael Rutter and John Laverty secured varying results in the two 20-lap Bennetts British Superbike races. Rutter on the Ducati F08 was unfortunate to crash out of race one but secured a solid fifth place in race two, team-mate John Laverty on the Ducati 1098 R took a third and a confident win in the two Daily Star Cup races in glorious sunshine at the Kent circuit.
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Top Five Finishes for Bayliss & Fabrizio at Monza
5 Days ago
As Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) himself predicted yesterday, today's races consisted of hard fought battles. Despite a DNF in Race 2, a third place finish in Race 1 means that Troy and his Ducati 1098 F08 have nonetheless further increased the championship lead. Michel Fabrizio rode hard in both races to take ninth and fifth position finishes, and hence 18 extremely important championship points.
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Troy Bayliss And The Ducati Xerox Team Take Their Second Pole Position Of The Season At Monza
7 Days ago
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) was the only rider to lap in under 1m45 in this afternoon's Superpole, a result that rewarded the Australian rider with his second pole position of the season for tomorrow's races at the Monza Autodromo, one of his preferred tracks. The hard work that the Ducati Xerox Team put in during the preceding sessions paid off and Troy, having qualified eighth for Superpole, was able to complete a flying lap on board his Ducati 1098 F08.
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Ducati Xerox Makes Strong Start at Monza
09 May 2008
the Ducati Xerox Team made a strong start to the weekend's proceedings in the first qualifying session this afternoon at Monza, with Troy Bayliss and Michel Fabrizio attaining respectively the second and seventh fastest times. Bayliss and his factory squad were able to clock up some consistently fast laps during both this morning's free practice and the afternoon's qualifying while Fabrizio spent time learning how best to approach the track on board the Ducati 1098 F08.
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Ducati Motor Holding Lunches in the Indian Market
08 May 2008
Ducati Motor Holding held a press conference today to announce its official entry to the Indian motorcycle market a country with significant potential for growth in the motorcycle sector. The 2007 MotoGP World Champion manufacturer’s entry to the young and exponentially growing Indian market was announced today by Ducati CEO Gabriele Del Torchio during a meeting with representatives of the international press at the Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi.
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Back to Brands for Airwaves Ducati
08 May 2008
After Shane Byrne‚s winning double at Oulton Park Airwaves Ducati head back to Brands Hatch this weekend for the re-scheduled round 1 event which was cancelled due to heavy snowfall on April 6th. Shane Byrne and Leon Camier, who are currently first and second in the championship, will start the races from the positions in which they qualified in early April. Shane Byrne will therefore start the 20 lap race from pole position with Leon Camier in 6th. Shane set the fastest times throughout practice and qualifying at the 2.3 mile GP circuit, with Leon Camier performing well to overcome his injury and claim a spot on the second row.
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A Trip to Monza for the Ducati Xerox Team
08 May 2008
The Ducati Xerox Team looks forward to the first of three "home" races on the 2008 Superbike calendar, to take place this weekend at the Monza park circuit. A special track for both the Ducati Xerox riders, the weekend is sure to be as thrilling as ever, with Troy Bayliss and Michel Fabrizio both hopeful of being able to rely on the fantastic support that the Italian fans and Ducatisti always provide. Bayliss cites Monza as one of his preferred tracks and his results here over the past years, which include six wins, speak for themselves. After his double win at Assen a fortnight ago, Troy hopes for another successful weekend here.
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Double Top For Airwaves Ducati
06 May 2008
The Airwaves Ducati team kicked up a gear and leave Oulton Park first and second in the championship after Shane Byrne recorded a double race win and Leon Camier achieved two 3rd positions in today‚s races. In a restarted wet race one both Airwaves Ducati riders got a good start, maintaining consistent pace to find themselves in 2nd and 4th position respectively by lap 8. Shane took the lead on lap 11 with Leon Camier moving into the final podium spot. Shane held off a brief challenge to his lead by Leon Haslam, to take his second win of the season. Leon Camier held 3rd place for his first podium of the season.
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Positive Results for NW200 Ducati
05 May 2008
It was another positive weekend for the NW200 Ducati team at Oulton Park this weekend. Michael Rutter on the North West 200 Ducati scored a fourth and seventh place respectively in the two Bennetts British Superbikes races on his Ducati F08. Team-mate John Laverty on the Buildbase NW200 Ducati gained a sixth and a strong win in the Daily Star Cup races. Following an incident between Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam in race two, Haslam has been excluded from the second British Superbike race subject to a 'rights of appeal' from Honda. Therefore this promotes Rutter from seventh to sixth and John Laverty from 14th to 13th.
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First & Second Row for Airwaves Ducati
05 May 2008
Shane Byrne will start round 3 of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship from 2nd position following a strong performance in difficult qualifying conditions at Oulton Park today. Leon Camier will start from the second row in 7th position. Following a wet practice session heavily delayed and reduced in time this morning, qualifying was also declared as wet. However the rain held off for the 50 minutes and a drying racing line ensured lap times quickened as the session progressed. Having switched from wet to slick Pirelli tyres early on, both Airwaves Ducati riders‚ times continually fell.
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Ducati Marlboro Team Bounce Back to Form in China
04 May 2008
The Grand Prix of China saw both Ducati Marlboro Team riders return to the top five as Casey Stoner clinched third place and Marco Melandri produced his best performance of the season with a battle to fifth. Stoner had hoped to be more involved in the battle for victory but a dramatic change in the track conditions led to a different tyre choice than in practice, which limited the Australian's performance. However, the podium is still a positive finish to the weekend for the World Champion, who remains fourth in the championship.
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Positive Start in Practice for Airwaves
04 May 2008
The Airwaves Ducati team put in a good performance in the two practice sessions at Oulton Park today. Championship leader Shane Byrne was quickest in the first session and 3rd in this afternoons practice whilst Leon Camier achieved a 5th and 6th place. Leon, who completed an impressive 50 laps today, set his fastest time of 1:37.793 mid way through the second 50 minute session. Having held 4th place for much of second practice Michael Rutter and Tom Sykes put in late fast laps to push Leon into 6th. He commented afterwards.
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Stoner Back on Front Row
04 May 2008
Casey Stoner and Marco Melandri played leading roles in qualifying practice for the Grand Prix of China this afternoon. The Australian returned his Ducati to the front row of the grid with the third fastest time whilst the Italian managed to find a good race pace and was as high as fourth place with race tyres before the push for grid positions on qualifying tyres. Stoner found a good setting for his GP8 in race trim and on the Bridgestone qualifying tyres and he is delighted to have rediscovered his feeling with the bike. Melandri, meanwhile, finally enjoyed a session without any setbacks and was able to work on weight distribution, electronics and tyres he was able to find a much improved set-up for tomorrow's race.
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