News 1 May 2016

Davies wins opening WorldSBK race at Imola

Brookes takes home two points in 14th position.

Source: Supplied.

Source: Supplied.

A stunning performance from Aruba.it rider Chaz Davies saw him take a comfortable victory in World Superbike race one at Imola, Italy, on Saturday.

Kawasaki pairing Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes were left to fight it out for the other podium positions, eventually finishing in that order.

Jordi Torres, who scored his first WorldSBK podium at Imola in 2015, had a stunning run for P4 on his Althea BMW machine at the team’s home race, ahead of second Aruba.it Racing – Ducati rider Davide Giugliano.

Leon Camier, after a race of some ups and downs, crossed the line in sixth for another fantastic haul of points for home manufacturer MV Agusta.

Australian Josh Brookes on board the Milwaukee BMW finished in 14th position, while countryman Josh Hook was 17th for Grillini Racing Team.

The World Supersport pole position went to MV Agusta’s Jules Cluzel, while best of the Aussies was Aiden Wagner (GRT Racing MV Agusta) in 21st, Jed Metcher (WIL Racedays Honda) 28th and Lachlan Epis (Response RE Racing Kawasaki) 34th.

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