Monza World Superbike 2010
Results from the 2010 World Superbike round at Monza Italy.
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Biaggi Doubles – Corser Podiums BMW at Monza
Max Biaggi made a clean sweep at Monza with a pole position start, and 2 convincing race wins. Despite stating Aprilia made some changes between races to the bike, Max never really looked threatened for the win in either race, with his Aprilia reaching speeds of 330km/h (205 mph) on the long straights.
Troy Corser steered the BMW to it’s first ever podium with his 3rd postion finish in the second race, helped along by Cal Crutchlow’s Yamaha failing, the reported oil cooler leak spitting him off out of a good 2nd position.
Race One: After the initial laps sorted out the pack, the leading bunch of Biaggi, Haslam, Toseland, Crutchlow and Rea became 4 as Rea flung his Ten Kate Honda over the top of the fence in the Parabolica.
Crutchlow dropped away after a chicane road expedition, but by lap 14 was back in contention, passing Toseland for 2nd. Toseland soon regained the lead, but the pair couldn’t quite get Biaggi, finishing in that order, with Haslam in 4th.
Race One Results:
1. Max Biaggi ITA Aprilia Alitalia Racing RSV
2. James Toseland GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda YZF R1
3. Cal Crutchlow GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda YZF R1
4. Leon Haslam GBR Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000
5. Leon Camier GBR Aprilia Alitalia Racing RSV-4
6. Ruben Xaus ESP BMW Motorrad S1000RR
7. Michel Fabrizio ITA Ducati Xerox 1198
8. Troy Corser AUS BMW Motorrad S1000RR
9. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki SRT ZX-10R
10. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000
11. Noriyuki Haga JPN Ducati Xerox 1198
12. Max Neukirchner GER Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR
13. Shane Byrne GBR Althea Ducati 1198
14. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1198
15. Jakub Smrz CZE PATA B&G Racing Ducati 1198
Race Two: The first corner saw contenders Rea and Toseland out in a big crash, along with Rueben Xaus. Toseland required a CT scan after sustaining an apparent concussion in the fall. Max Biaggi again led after the first lap, with Corser, Crutchlow and Haslam fighting it out behind. Biaggi and Crutchlow broke away, but Crutchlow’s challenge came to an oil soaked end when his Yamaha failed on the front straight, dumping him in the chicane.
Biaggi cruised to an easier win this time, with Haslam getting the better of Corser after a few out-of -seat moments. Biaggi’s double win moves him to within 3 points of the championship lead. Corser and his team were jubilant with BMW’s first ever World Supers podium finish.
Ducati had a lack lustre day, with Haga’s 6th place in race 2 the best. Vermuelen struggled again on the Kawasaki, with 18th and 13th place finishes, team mate Tom Sykes though snaring a great 5th in race 2, with a 9th in race 1.
Race Two Results:
1. Max Biaggi ITA Aprilia Alitalia Racing RSV-4
2. Leon Haslam GBR Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000
3. Troy Corser AUS BMW Motorrad S1000RR
4. Leon Camier GBR Aprilia Alitalia Racing RSV-4
5. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki SRT ZX-10R
6. Noriyuki Haga JPN Ducati Xerox 1198
7. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000
8. Jakub Smrz CZE PATA B&G Racing Ducati 1198
9. Shane Byrne GBR Althea Ducati 1198
10. Luca Scassa ITA Team Supersonic Ducati 1198
11. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1198
12. Max Neukirchner GER Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR
13. Chris Vermeulen AUS Kawasaki SRT ZX-10R
14. Roger Lee Hayden USA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R
15. Broc Parkes AUS Echo-CRS Honda CBR1000RR
Qoutes:
Max Biaggi:”This track is very long and it’s very easy to make a little mistake plus when you have your rhythm you stay with it, and it’s difficult to go faster and easier to go slower,” said Biaggi. “Anyway I’m happy with the result, it was a close race. I’m happy for me and my team. It’s an unbelievable result; it looks like we are achieving our goal. Here there is also the president of our group and it’s been a great weekend for everyone.”
Troy Corser:“I am so happy. We have put so much hard work into the project up to now having had some difficult and frustrating times,” said Corser. “It feels so good to see that all the hard work pays off. The bike is becoming better and better. Between the races we made some set-up changes and the bike stopped much easier, and we had the speed to compete with the top guys. Thanks to all the boys at BMW. It has been a long time coming, and it won’t be the last time.”
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Championship Points
1 Leon Haslam Suzuki 181
2 Max Biaggi Aprilia 178
3 Jonathan Rea Honda 110
4 Carlos Checa Ducati 110
5 James Toseland Yamaha 106
6 Noriyuki Haga Ducati 100
7 Troy Corser BMW 92
8 Leon Camier Aprilia 72
9 Sylvain Guintoli Suzuki 70
10 Cal Crutchlow Yamaha 65
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