(10-07-2011, 08:16 PM)Malcolm Wrote:

Max Biaggi (Aprilia Alitalia) and Marco Melandri (Yamaha Word Superbike) ended up deciding the race two result in a man-to-man duel, which went the way of the 2010 world champion. The margin of victory was only 0.222 seconds, with Melandri right behind his countryman but unable to pass Biaggi on the final few corners.

Carlos Checa (Althea Racing Ducati) was in a clear third place, with Michel Fabrizio (Suzuki Alstare) having a good race again and finishing fourth.
Interesting to see that the men on the podium have been racing for many years, and the 'young Brits' arn't really performing. Race commentators always make great 'play' that Biaggi has the fastest bike etc, but he has to ride it! Camier has a similar bike but his results just are not consistent.
Eugene Laverty (Yamaha World Superbike) could not catch the top quartet, but was safe in a lonely fifth. Once again Ayrton Badovini (BMW Motorrad Italia Superbike) impressed the paddock with his prowess and he took sixth place, one ahead of official rider Leon Haslam (BMW Motorrad Motorsport).


In the championship fight, Checa leads with 293 to Biaggi's 263, with Melandri on 240. Laverty is fourth, with 168.