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Davide Giugliano began the 2011 Superstock 1000 FIM Cup in fine style at Assen by taking the first win of his career in this category. The man from Rome had a perfect run in the Netherlands, leading from lights to flag to get the better of his fellow Italian and fellow Ducati rider Danilo Petrucci. Giugliano, who finally managed to crown the achievement he had been dreaming about for some years, was quick to give thanks to the Althea Racing team for providing him with the means and the support to take the win.

"I knew we could do very well today," said Giugliano after the win. "I wanted to get away and build a gap but Danilo stuck with me with a very fast pace. My rivals were fast but I took advantage of the fact that in certain sections of the track I was faster still. They tried to attack but fortunately I was able to defend my position. It's a great win, even more than usual because it is my first ever win in the Superstock 1000 category. We gave it our all today. Though at times this might seem to be about one man and a bike, the truth is that a great team is also necessary, a team like Althea Racing. I thank the whole squad that has worked so hard to enable me to take this victory today."

The next round at Monza on May 8th will be another opportunity for Giugliano to do well as it is his home track as well as that of the numerous Italian riders represented in the Superstock 1000 category.