Marco Melandri Rely on Ducati Power Defeat Kawasaki in Australia

Marco Melandri (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati) won the podium victory in two World Superbike Championship (WSBK) 2018 races at Phillip Island Circuit, Australia, Saturday-Sunday (24-25 / 2).
Ducati Panigale R number 33 belongs to Melandri managed to collect 50 points. In Race 1 himself had a fight with two riders Kawasaki Racing Team Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes. Consistency keep rhythm of racing able to deliver to victory podium.

Similarly, on Race 2 which took place on Sunday, Melandri despite starting from position 7, again managed to harness the power of Panigale R to press Jonathan Rea in front of the finish line only 0.021 seconds thin.

While the independent team Xavi Forres (Barni Racing Team) had led the race in mid-race. Unfortunately must be shifted oeh Rea and Melandri.

"Until the final lap is very difficult to overtake Rea use strong braking, so I focus on the last straight track to do the slip stream after the final bend, we are still very fast and the plan is successful," said Melandri.

While Rea, who has been physically ill since Wednesday, expressed regret for losing the podium victory. "Can finish five positions (Race 1) and finish second position (Race 2) due to limitations."
"Winning is very difficult to conquer Ducati here. But I hope to soon to the next series in Thailand. Improve self-ability, more fit and confident with the motor that currently seems less, "said Rea. [KC]