WSBK Stk600 - San Carlo Team Italia one-two in Imola with Nocco and Morbidelli

WSBK Stk600 - San Carlo Team Italia one-two in Imola with Nocco and Morbidelli

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The Italian duo take first and second after a thrilling race in Imola

The Italian duo take first and second after a thrilling race in Imola

Alessandro Nocco proved his talent by winning his first race in the European Stock600 championship. The young Italian showed great maturity after the red flag that nullified his early escape. At the second start, Nocco was still fast but had to fight against Morbidelli and Gamarino right until the checkered flag. He was passed by Gamarino with two laps to go, but held tight and passed him again with courage in the Rivazza corner to win in front of his fans. 

Franco Morbidelli also had a strong race, ended behind his teammate by only 0.088 seconds. After winning in Portimao, he was going for a double but could not match Nocco's pace. Still, he conquered second position with a bold move on Gamarino at the very last corner and is now only 10 points behind leader Duwlez in the championship. 

 

Alessandro Nocco (San Carlo Team Italia Kawasaki ZX-6R#81) 1°, 13'24"074

"It's been a great race. I had fun. After the red flag I tried to stay focused as I knew I had the pace. It wasn't easy though: I fought until the end for this win. I want to thank FMI and the sponsor for helping us so much."

Franco Morbidelli (San Carlo Team Italia Kawasaki ZX-6R#12) 2°, +0"088

"I'm happy with my race. Nocco was really fast, I didn't have the same rhythm, but after the red flag I managed to stick with him. I'm glad I passed Gamarino in the last corner and happy with second place."

Cristiano Migliorati (FMI Technical Coordinator)

"The red flag gave us some problems as we lost the early pace, we had to sweat until the last corner to conquer the result. But it was a day to remember. Both riders and the team deserve top grades, and the Italians will remember it."