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Tom Sykes is classified fastest following the first day of unofficial testing at Phillip Island, ahead of Carlos Checa and Eugene Laverty. Kawasaki's Tom Sykes has sent out the first warning shot to his rivals after emerging top of the timesheets during
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Click the images below for bigger versions: Following a year as team manager for the now-defunct official Yamaha team, Andrea Dosoli begins his second year in the World Superbike Championship as Head of Race Operations for BMW Motorrad Motorsports. Dosol
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Superbike rider Marco Melandri and his girlfriend Manuela arrive to attend the funeral service of Honda MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli in Coriano October 27, 2011. Simoncelli, 24, was killed during the Grand Prix race at Sepang on October 23, 2011 when... View Photo »
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With the 2012 World Superbike season just over two weeks away, preparations are ramping up for the return of racing. As part of those preparations, BMW issued a press release interview with their new Head of Race Operations, Andrea Dosoli. Dosoli came to
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Q: What do you consider to be the major attraction of your role as Head of Race Operations for BMW Motorrad Motorsport? “This project is currently the most exciting and interesting project in the motorcycle motorsport environment because I can see that w
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Raring to go Eugene Laverty is now ready to make a concerted attack on this season’s World Superbike Championship alongside five-time world champion Max Biaggi. The 25-year-old Toomebridge rider could barely contain his excitement as he outlined his hope
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Superbike rider Marco Melandri and his girlfriend Manuela walk in the rain after paying their respects to Honda MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli in Coriano, northern Italy October 26, 2011. Simoncelli, 24, was killed during the Grand Prix race at Sepang on... View Photo »
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Munich/Stephanskirchen, 09th February 2012. The countdown is on: today, Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport is traveling to Phillip Island. On the Australian Island the curtain raiser for the 2012 FIM Superbike World Championship will be held on 26th February.
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After Yamaha's exit from World Superbikes ahead of the 2012 season, Eugene Laverty insists he is happy at his new home with the Aprilia Racing Team. The Northern Irishman was set for another season with Yamaha alongside Italian rider Marco Melandri, but
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Marco Melandri (born August 7, 1982 in Ravenna Italy) is a MotoGP road racer currently racing for the factory Kawasaki Team. Melandri is also a former 250cc World Champion in 2002. Melandri currently lives 2 miles away from the famous race track, Donington Park, Leicestershire, England. Full Article
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Superbike rider Marco Melandri and his girlfriend Manuela walk in the rain after paying their respects to Honda MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli in Coriano, northern Italy October 26, 2011. Simoncelli, 24, was killed during the Grand Prix race at Sepang on October 23, 2011 when he lost...
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IMOLA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team prepares to start on the grid during the Race 1 of Superbike World Championship Round Eleven at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on September 25, 2011 in Imola, Italy.
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IMOLA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team and Federico Sandi of Italy and Althea Racing (R) heads down a straight at the end of the Race 2 of Superbike World Championship Round Eleven at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on September 25, 2011 in...
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IMOLA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 24: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team heads down a straight in pit during the qualifying practice of Superbike World Championship Round Eleven at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on September 24, 2011 in Imola, Italy.
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IMOLA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 23: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team rounds the bend during the practice session of Superbike World Championship Round Eleven at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on September 23, 2011 in Imola, Italy.
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IMOLA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 22: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team looks on during an autograph signing session at the Paddock Show during the Superbike World Championship Round Eleven at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on September 22, 2011 in Imola, Italy.
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MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Manuela Raffaeta and Marco Melandri attend the 'Pirelli Corso Venezia' flagship store opening press conference on September 20, 2011 in Milan, Italy.
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Italian MotoGP riders Loris Capirossi of Ducati Marlboro Team (L), Valentino Rossi of Camel Yamaha Team (C) and Marco Melandri of Fortuna Honda (R) pose for the press after a press conference for the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture, 21 September 2006. Italian superstar...
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Italian MotoGP riders (L-R) Marco Simoncelli of San Carlo Honda Gresini Team, Valentino Rossi of Fiat Yamaha Team, Marco Melandri of San Carlo Honda Gresini, Loris Capirossi of Rizla Suzuki Team and Andrea Dovizioso of Repsol Honda Team pose for a picture before the final pre-season test...
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Italy's Marco Melandri (L) and Italy's Max Biaggi (R) compete during race 2 of the World Superbike Championship round nine at the Silverstone circuit, on July 31, 2011. Once again Spain's Carlos Checa won followed by Ireland's Eugene Laverty in 2nd place and Italy's Marco Melandri in 3rd.
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Italy's Marco Melandri takes a corner during race 1 of the World Superbike Championship round nine at the Silverstone circuit, in central England on July 31, 2011.
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BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 10: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team celebrates the second place and sprays champagne on the podium at the end of Race 2 Superbike World Championship Round Eight in Brno Circuit on July 10, 2011 in Brno, Czech Republic.
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BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 10: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team leads Max Biaggi of Italy and Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team during the Race 1 Superbike World Championship Round Eight in Brno Circuit on July 10, 2011 in Brno, Czech Republic.
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Marco Melandri of Italy, right, rides to win 8th round race of the Superbike World Championship as his compatriot Max Biaggi, centre, and Carlos Checa of Spain, left, follow him in Brno, Czech Republic, on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Biaggi placed second, Checa placed third.
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Marco Melandri of Italy rides to win 8th round race of the Superbike World Championship in Brno, Czech Republic, on Sunday, July 10, 20101 SLOVAKIA OUT.
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Marco Melandri of Italy, right, is sprayed with champagne by his compatriot Max Biaggi after 2nd race of 8th round event of the Superbike World Championship in Brno, Czech Republic, on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Biaggi won the race, Melandri placed second.
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BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 09: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team leads Joan Lascorz of Spain and Kawasaki Racing Team during the qualifying practice of Superbike World Championship Round Eight in Brno Circuit on July 9, 2011 in Brno, Czech Republic.
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BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 09: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team drinks before the qualifying practice of Superbike World Championship Round Eight in Brno Circuit on July 9, 2011 in Brno, Czech Republic.
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BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 09: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team leads Leon Camier of Great Britain and Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team during the qualifying practice of Superbike World Championship Round Eight in Brno Circuit on July 9, 2011 in Brno, Czech Republic.
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MONZA, ITALY - MAY 08: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team leads Troy Corser of Australia and BMW Motorrad Motorsport during Race 2 of Superbike World Championship Round Four in Misano Circuit on May 8, 2011 in Monza, Italy.
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MONZA, ITALY - MAY 08: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team removes his helmet at the end of Race 2 of Superbike World Championship Round Four in Misano Circuit on May 8, 2011 in Monza, Italy.
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MONZA, ITALY - MAY 08: (L-R) Eugene Laverty of Ireland and Yamaha World Superbike Team, Michel Fabrizio of Italy and Team Suzuki Alstare and Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team celebrate on the podium and spray champagne at the end of the Race 2 of Superbike World Championship...
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MONZA, ITALY - MAY 08: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team prepare to start on the grid for Race 2 of Superbike World Championship Round Four in Misano Circuit on May 8, 2011 in Monza, Italy.
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MONZA, ITALY - MAY 07: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team proves the start at the end of the Qualifying of the Superbike World Championship Round Four in Monza Circuit on May 7, 2011 in Monza, Italy.
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MONZA, ITALY - MAY 06: Marco Melandri of Italy and Yamaha World Superbike Team rounds the bend during the qualifying practice of Superbike World Championship Round Four in Monza Circuit on May 6, 2011 in Monza, Italy.
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Superbike rider Marco Melandri and his girlfriend Manuela walk in the rain after paying their respects to Honda MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli in Coriano, northern Italy October 26, 2011. Simoncelli, 24, was killed during the Grand Prix race at Sepang on October 23, 2011 when he lost...
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