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After the double win at Aragon, Chaz Davies and the Ducati are ready to confirm the progress they showed at Motorland, arriving in Holland with the aim to improve on last year's double second. "We are heading to Assen with good momentum and a lot confidence, not just for the results we scored but most of all because of the way the bike performed in Spain. I like the Assen track, it’s completely different from Aragon and it will give us a good chance to further evaluate the latest technical upgrades", commented Chaz. After the latest double victory, the Welshman is lying second in the standings, 26 points behind Jonathan Rea.
It goes without saying that Assen will like see another battle between the Ducati man and the Kawasakis of Rea and Sykes, in difficulty at Motorland, but Chaz knows that a lion, even when hurt, is still dangerous: "Since last year the bike has made a lot of progress in terms of both the electronics and chassis. I’m expecting another tough battle with our rivals, there’s definitely no time to rest on our laurels”.
A man looking to redeem himself at the TT Circuit is Davide Giugliano who, after the recent Mugello test, hopes to have solve some of the technical niggles that slowed him down in Spain. At the Van Drenthe track he hopes to see the fruits of the team's labour: “In Aragon, we struggled with a few issues and didn't score the results we were hoping for but, looking on the bright side, our bike has won two races and we have narrowed down some areas in which we need to intervene." Davide adds: "We also took advantage of a one-day test in Mugello to help me regain the best sensations on the bike after two difficult races and try a few solutions that should help my competitiveness. Also, each lap on the Panigale R is important for me since I was sidelined for a long time last season. I really enjoy riding at Assen - concludes Davide - and theoretically, it should suit my style, so I’m looking forward to bouncing back.”
