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Davide Giugliano happy with his new ride

Friday, 8 November 2013 18:55 GMT
Davide Giugliano happy with his new ride

Davide Giugliano was welcomed by a large and vocal crowd today at EICMA, as he once again stepped onto the SBK Paddock Show stage. The 2011 STK1000 Champion entertained the fans and answered to many questions, especially about the new step of his career. Giugliano tested the 1199 Panigale last week at Jerez with his new team, although it was not his maiden ride on the bike.


"I tested the 1199 Panigale for the first time one and a half years ago at Aragon" said Davide Giugliano. "But the bike I rode at Jerez was a very different one. Ducati has done a great job and the bike is much better now. Now we need to work on trying to match my riding style with the bike's characteristics, but I already feel quite comfortable on it. I just need to adjust back to a twin-cylinder machine, as I've been riding a completely different bike for one full season."


Giugliano reckons he still has some work to do in order to fill the gap with the "big names", but he believes in his and Ducati's potential: "Ducati is putting a big effort on this project" he continued "and I'm proud to be part of it. I'm excited for the fact that such a powerful brand has selected me, but I have to say I've always had a good relationship with them. I will try to improve myself as a rider in all areas, like I do every time I get on track. I hope to turn that extra I see in me into performance and results."