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SBK, Melandri: Misano? Hot races spur me on even more

Davies to go after Rea: "The results obtained at this track don't represent our true potential"

SBK: Melandri: Misano? Hot races spur me on even more

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There is no doubt about it - Misano is a special place, because as well as meaning he can race in front of his home crowd, the Italian track was also the scene of his first win with the red bike last year. Marco Melandri feels ready for next weekend's challenge, keen to put the disappointment of Laguna Seca firmly behind him.

#33 is therefore feeling confident: “Misano is always a special round for me, and clearly my first win with Ducati scored there last year left an indelible mark in me. To race there once again, this time knowing for sure our potential, makes me really excited. I feel great physically, and I'm ready for two races that will likely be very hot and grueling". ​​​

The Aruba rider aims to play a starring role: “I'm sure we'll be in the mix, and I expect a big fight given how much some of our competitors have improved lately, which only makes things more fun and exciting. I can't wait to get back on the track.

On the other side of the garage, Chaz Davies is called upon to chase down championship leader Johnny Rea, who currently has a 75-point lead:“We're keen to get back in action at Misano. I think our past results there have yet to reflect our speed despite the fact that it probably isn't the best track for us. In recent years, we always proved to be competitive and had good pace. For example, last year we were leading the race until the incident during the last lap."

Chaz knows what to expect: “It's going to be a hot weekend, and tire management will be crucial. It's also important to go into the summer break with good results and good momentum, so hopefully we'll use the home factor to our advantage."

Translated by Heather Watson
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