Round 6 – Italian GP – Qualifying Marco 18th

Marco struggled to find a solution to his set-up problems but our rider faces a tough home race from 18th on the grid.
The riders enjoyed their first full hour of completely dry time this afternoon, adverse weather in the other three sessions turning set-up work and tyre choice into a dramatic race against the clock. [...]

Round 6 – Italian GP – Free Practice Rain dampens progress for Marco at Mugello

Bad weather took centre stage at Mugello today as the Italian Grand Prix got underway beneath heavy black skies and a series of showers that affected every practice session.
Light rainfall in the morning session saw the riders start out on wet tyres and it was only towards the end that a dry line formed, allowing [...]

Round 6 – Italian GP – Preview – Marco prepares for home race at Mugello

Marco is preparing himself for one of the most popular events of the season for the teams, riders and fans this weekend, as the Grand Prix of Italy takes place at the Mugello circuit, located less than 90 kilometres from Ducati’s headquarters in Borgo Panigale.
As has become tradition the factory’s red army of fans will [...]

Test after French GP – day 2 – Marco concludes test session in France

A second day of post-race testing at Le Mans concluded early when the Ducati Corse engineers, studying the data in their possession, singled out the component that caused the breakdown of Casey Stoner’s engine in the Grand Prix de France. It was therefore decided not to continue with the test in the afternoon in order [...]

Test after French GP – day 1- Marco completes first day of tests at Le Mans

Marco has concluded day one of testing at Le Mans today in cool and cloudy conditions. Thankfully the weather did not interrupt the rider’s programme and Marco was able to work on various aspects of the set-up of his GP8 machines, as well as trying a variety of new Bridgestone tyres.
Our rider worked relentlessly over [...]

French GP – Race – Tough day at Le mans for Marco

After losing thirty seconds at the start of the race when his bike stalled on the grid, Marco also ended the race on rain tyres after gambling on an early change. Unfortunately for Marco the light rainfall never turned into a downpour, although he did manage to take a point in 15th.

MARCO MELANDRI – (Ducati [...]

French GP – Qualifying Practice – Tough session for Marco

This weekend Marco has been unable to pick up from the progress he made at the last round in China and he struggled again today, giving him another uphill task in tomorrow’s race from 17th on the grid.
MARCO MELANDRI – (Ducati Marlboro Team) 17th fastest: 1′35.081
“Unfortunately here at Le Mans we’ve been unable to [...]

French GP – Free Practice – Marco makes late progress

Marco has yet to find the perfect set-up for this track despite finding some impressive pace through the first two splits. Our rider now hopes to improve around the second half of the circuit, particularly under braking, and find an optimum set-up for the race – as he did in China two weeks ago.
MARCO MELANDRI [...]

French GP – Preview

The MotoGP World Championship returns to Europe for the Grand Prix of France as the season enters its busiest phase, with five races coming up over the next seven weekends.
Marco achieved his objective at Shanghai by improving his feeling with the bike and fighting for a top position, so his clear objective for France is [...]

China and my new journey

)))) Is the symbol for a smile.
Yes, I am happy and I’m smiling a lot.
My fifth place in China won’t be a win, but for me it means something really important.
After an endless winter I’ve rediscovered the joy of riding. Yes, I enjoyed myself in China. I’m back to competing well, I’m [...]