AXO and Michel Fabrizio have been in the spotlight once again this week end at Imola, venue of the 12^th round of the Superbike World Championship.

After taking his first Superpole on Saturday, the Italian rider has clinched the third step of the podium in Race 1 and a fantastic win in Race 2!

A spectacular Race 1 saw Max Biaggi and Michel Fabrizio fight hard for the runner up spot until the final corner, while in Race 2 it was Michel who was fastest off the line and for the first two laps he led the pack. Noriyuki got past Michel on the third lap and from then on it became a Ducati showdown, Michel re-passing Nori mid way through the race to then hold the lead to the chequered flag, taking his second ever victory in front of Ducati’s home crowd.

With this result Michel consolidates his third position in the provisional standings and is still involved in the challenge for the title, with two races to go!

Michel Fabrizio: “What races! I really wanted a win today so I am extremely happy. In Race 1 the problem was that after just a few laps I was having problems with my left arm and it was hard to change gear, I had kind of cramps in my hand. By the end I was really hanging on by two fingers with no feeling in my arm. So all things considered third place was a good result. After the first race I got my trainer to do some work on my arm and it obviously did the trick because it wasn’t a problem in Race 2, and when I got past Noriyuki I knew I could win. I’m happy also for my son, who is here and always asks me why I don’t win more! Thanks to the whole team, to my sponsors, to Ducati, to Xerox and to the spectators who have been amazing this weekend. All of Ducati’s top management were here today too so I hope that our results demonstrate that Nori and me deserve to have had our contracts renewed for next year!”.

Coming very, very soon: another week end of intense racing with AXO riders competing the penultimate round of the SBK World Championship, to be held at Magny Cours and the Motocross of Nations, one of the most prestigious international races in the calendar…just stay tuned!!