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Ducati on Fire for World Supers Kick Off

26817 323556192489 51504397489 3407381 7633797 n thumb Ducati on Fire for World Supers Kick OffDucati Dominance was the order of the day for the final pre-season testing of the 2010 World Superbike series at Phillip Island, Australia. Factory rider Michel Fabrizio was fastest overall, ahead of 3 other Ducati riders. Noriyuki Haga was 6th fastest making it 5 Ducatis in the top 6.

With Ben Spies absent from the paddock there was no Yamaha near the top and only Jonathan Rea on his Honda could keep with the blazing V-twins. Althea Ducati showed it will be a force to be reckoned with in 2010 as both its riders were in the top 4 along with perennial fast qualifier Jacob Smrz.

Michel Fabrizio 1st: – 
”I’m satisfied with the lap times because we were consistently fast. I found good race pace with one of the tyre compounds in particular and this bodes well for the weekend, but the result will very much depend on the weather. There are several fast guys here, so it will undoubtedly be a tough race weekend, as well as a hard-fought championship. It’s a difficult challenge but I’m ready to face it.”

link: World SBK

Times: 1. Fabrizio M. (ITA) Ducati 1098R 1’31.650; 2. Byrne S. (GBR) Ducati 1098R 1’31.662; 3. Smrz J. (CZE) Ducati 1098R 1’31.680; 4. Checa C. (ESP) Ducati 1098R 1’31.959; 5. Rea J. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1’32.175; 6. Haga N. (JPN) Ducati 1098R 1’32.247; 7. Haslam L. (GBR) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1’32.279; 8. Biaggi M. (ITA) Aprilia RSV4 1000 F 1’32.474; 9. Camier L. (GBR) Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 1’32.621; 10. Neukirchner M. (GER) Honda CBR1000RR 1’32.691; 11. Xaus R. (ESP) BMW S1000 RR 1’32.714; 12. Toseland J. (GBR) Yamaha YZF R1 1’32.781; 13. Corser T. (AUS) BMW S1000 RR 1’32.819; 14. Lanzi L. (ITA) Ducati 1098R 1’32.830; 15. Guintoli S. (FRA) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1’32.869; 16. Vermeulen C. (AUS) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1’32.870

26817 323556217489 51504397489 3407384 1526527 n thumb Ducati on Fire for World Supers Kick OffThe 2010 World Superbike series kicks off this weekend at the very same Phillip Island circuit. Can’t wait.

What do you think? Who do you like for the series win in 2010? Chime in with your views in the comments section below.


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One Response to “Ducati on Fire for World Supers Kick Off”

  1. NEXT WEEK END WSBK-PHILLIP ISLAND
    FORZA DUCATI! (all the 2010 desmo riders)
    WSBK remains the best expression of the sport motorcycling!
    HARDLY WAIT!
    CIAO!
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