Chaz Davies Ready For ‘Home’ Race At Imola After Private Test

Chaz Davies will be hoping to celebrate another podium this weekend, but needs to test shoulder issue.

Chaz Davies Ready For ‘Home’ Race At Imola After Private Test

Chaz Davis reckons there is still more improvement to come from his Ducati bike after a two-day private test in the Czech Republic.

The Knighton-born rider is second in the World Superbikes standings 30 points behind reigning champ Jonathan Rea after four rounds.

But he is relishing a short break before what will be a home round at Imola for his aruba.it Racing team on May 11-13.

Davies worked on chassis and electronic upgrades to the Panigale R bike ahead of the race in Italy.

And he will also have picked up some vital knowledge of the Brno track which returns to the calendar this year after a five year absence.

Davies, 31, said: ”It’s been a steady test.

“We leave Brno with some room for improvement but, then again, racing is always a different game compared to testing.

“It’s always nice to ride there, even though it’s been windy and with a lot of pollen in the air so the track wasn’t in fantastic conditions.

“We worked hard for two days, gathering solid answers even though we still need to clear a few question marks. Now it’s time to recharge ahead of Imola.”

Davies 2018 Results

Rd 1: Australia (Phillip Island) Qualified: 5th
Race 1: 3rd Race 2: DNF (crash)
Championship Position: 7th – 16 points (1st Marco Melandri 50points)

Rd 2: Thailand (Buriram) Qual: 9th
Race 1: 3rd Race 2: 1st
Champ Pos: 4th – 57 pts (1st Jonathan Rea – 69pts)

Rd 3; Aragon (spain) Qual: 11th
Race 1 (Restarted) 2nd Race 2: 1st
Champ Pos: 2nd – 102 pts (1st Rea – 114pts)

Rd 4: Dutch (Assen) Qual: 8th
Race 1: 3rd Race 2: 5th
Champ Pos: 2nd – 129 pts (1st Rea – 159pts)

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