Melandri joins SBK winners' elite
"I had a great win in race one," said the Yamaha World Superbike man. "I was just behind a very aggressive bunch of riders so I had to work hard to keep my rhythm and push through. I managed to close in on Smrz with five laps to go and take my first win."
In the second race Melandri then put his Yamaha on the podium for the third time this season with a second place for a further 20 points after a great scrap with Leon Camier (Aprilia).
"Race two was a little more difficult. I was suffering from a head cold and lost concentration a little mid-way. I am very pleased to be on the podium again. We have been working very hard in preparation for the races and we did very well. I had a lot of fun and I think we proved that we have a very good package. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season. Thanks to Yamaha, my team and my sponsors."
Melandri now lies second in the table, 19 points behind leader Carlos Checa (Ducati Althea).
