A great weekend for the last round of the season. All the SBK classes have enjoyed a fantastic season, and the final round was a real celebration, both for Pirelli and the title contenders.

On Friday the World Supersport track record was beaten, and improved again on Saturday. SBK found, in Troy Corser, the fastest Superpole rider, able to set an impressive best lap: 1’39.147.

Race1:
AIR HUMIDITY 74% AIR TEMPERATURE 14°C
TRACK CONDITION Dry TRACK TEMPERATURE 22°

After the green light, during the first lap, a small crash ensued and caused a new start. A small delay, and after some time to change the tyres for a brand new set, the green light came on again.

The first WSBK race of the day was just awesome, with four riders, on four different bikes, four different riding styles racing and fighting like in a dream for race fans. Toseland, Haga, Corser, Bayliss - the four riders changed positions many times each lap, touched more than a few times, and eventually crossed the chequered flag in that order, to tumultuous applause.

All of them were using the “C” tyre at the rear, while at the front Corser was using a “D” - a harder tyre than his competitors; Bayliss and Toseland (“C”) and Haga a softer (“B”).

No matter their choice, they finished the race with a breath-taking last lap, crossing the line with full confidence - able to improve last season’s racetime and setting the new race fastest lap.

Race Standings

Rider Bike Team Race time
1 Toseland Honda CBR 1000RR Winston Ten Kate Honda 38’53.856
2 Haga Yamaha YZF R1 Yamaha Motor Italia WSB +0.115
3 Corser Suzuki GSXR1000K6 Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra +0.412
4 Bayliss Ducati 999 F06 Ducati Xerox +3.000
5 Kagayama Suzuki GSXR1000K6 Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra +7.152


Race2:

AIR HUMIDITY 53% AIR TEMPERATURE 19°C
TRACK CONDITION Dry TRACK TEMPERATURE 30°

The last race of the season couldn’t be better than this. 23-laps of pure racing, of bravery, ability, speed. World Champion in 2006 Troy Bayliss had to fight for the full race distance with 2005 World Champion Troy Corser, and World Champion of 2004 James Toseland before winning the race.

Three great riders, with three bikes that today were simply perfect. Once again, three different models: Ducati, Suzuki and Honda. And Haga followed up with his Yamaha.

Until the very last lap every prediction would have been impossible, as the four talents were continuously changing their positions and the pace was not abating.
Race 2 represents the best way the riders and Pirelli could find to say ‘goodbye, and see you next year’ to the SBK public, fans that love these races, most of all for the fights and for the high competitiveness of the championship.

Since the beginning of the season eight different riders have taken at least one win, confirming how the control tyre rule represents, for this championship, one of the keys of success.

Race Standings

Rider Bike Team Race time
1 Bayliss Ducati 999 F06 Ducati Xerox 38’54.239
2 Corser Suzuki GSXR1000K6 Alstare Suzuki +1.282
3 Toseland Honda CBR1000RR Winston Ten Kate Honda +3.388
4 Haga Yamaha YZF R1 Yamaha Motor Italia WSB +8.524
5 Pitt Yamaha YZF R1 Yamaha Motor Italia WSB +11.836

Championship Standings

Rider Bike Team Points
1 Bayliss Ducati 999 Fo6 Ducati Xerox 431
2 Toseland Honda CBR1000RR Winston Ten Kate Honda 336
3 Haga Yamaha YZF R1 Yamaha Motor Italia WSB 326
4 Corser Suzuki GSXR1000K6 Alstare Suzuki 254
5 Pitt Yamaha YZF R1 Yamaha Motor Italia WSB 250
6 Barros Honda CBR1000RR Klaffi Honda 246
7 Kagayama Suzuki GSXR1000K6 Alstare Suzuki 211
8 Lanzi Ducati 999F 06 Ducati Xerox 169
9 Walker Kawasaki ZX10 R PSG-1 Kawasaki Corse 158
10 Nieto Kawasaki ZX10 R PSG-1 Kawasaki Corse 139


AIR HUMIDITY 63% AIR TEMPERATURE 17°C
TRACK CONDITION Dry TRACK TEMPERATURE 27°

This weekend will remain in the memory of the Supersport fans and riders for years.

The world title was still to be assigned, but an 8th position was enough for Kevin Curtain to become Champion. Team Ten Kate made once more a superb weekend, and Charpentier was soon in front followed by his team mate Sofuoglu. Curtain was comfortable fourth, and all the Yamaha staff was ready to party, when the Australian rider, on the eighth lap, crashed and couldn’t rejoin. Charpentier had no need to push, there was no need to go fast, but his “safe pace” took the French rider to the win that confirmed his world title. It was an impressive race win anyway as the race time improved and the lap record went down.

Charpentier and his team can celebrate their Supersport title again, this year won at the home race of the Frenchman and in front of 61,000 enthusiastic supporters.
A big step in performance was evident – measurable in today’s race time - 38’14.775 vs last year’s 40’12.350. That proves the good job that the Pirelli technicians have carried out with the riders, and especially the development teams, during these months. It has an easily remembered name, because of its popularity: Pirelli DIABLO SUPERCORSA.

The Yamaha Germany Team was definitely close to the title, but races are always unpredictable, and the final result they have scored was a good second place overall. The Silver medal is a great result, but of course they came to France today ready for an even bigger result.

Race Standings

Rider Bike Team Race time
1 Charpentier Honda CBR600 RR Winston Ten Kate 38’14.775
2 Sofuoglu Honda CBR600 RR Winston Ten Kate +3.779
3 Parkes Yamaha YZF R6 Yamaha Motor Germany +10.879
4 Nannelli Ducati 749R Team Manila Grace SC +19.556
5 Checa Yamaha YZF R6 Yamaha – GMT 94 +22.790

Championship Standings

Rider Bike Team Points
1 Charpentier Honda CBR600 RR Winston Ten Kate 194
2 Curtain Yamaha YZF R6 Yamaha Motor Germany 187
3 Sofuoglu Honda CBR600 RR Winston Ten Kate 157
4 Parkes Yamaha YZF R6 Yamaha Motor Germany 145
5 Harms Honda CBR600 RR Stiggy Motorsports 117
6 Roccoli Yamaha YZF R6 Yamaha Team Italia 96
7 Tiberio Honda CBR600 RR Megabike Honda 80
8 Stigefelt Honda CBR600 RR DarkDog StiggyMotorsport 70
9 Vizziello Yamaha YZF R6 Yamaha Team Italia 69
10 Fores Yamaha YZF R6 SLM Racing 49



AIR HUMIDITY 88% AIR TEMPERATURE 11°C
TRACK CONDITION Dry TRACK TEMPERATURE 16°

The last race of the season in Superstock 1000 offered a great show, at a really breath-taking race.

Emotions were tweaked from the green light, with Corti and Polita fighting it out for the lead on the first few laps. Corti today seemed to be really comfortable on his Yamaha, and offered an exciting show, with his spectacular riding style and many rear slides when entering the corners. This class races with Pirelli DRAGON SUPERCORSA PRO, in the SC2 compound. Corti and Polita offered a good sample of what this tyre is capable of, even in low temperatures, with a rhythm which was very (fastest lap at the was the eighth lap) and the race was run on a variety of lines that confirm how predictable and how easy the tyres are when changing direction.

Polita, finishing second, is the new Superstock1000 FIM CUP champ, while Corti, winning the race, closed his first season in the series with second place.


Race Standings:

Rider Bike Team Race Time
1 Corti Yamaha YZF R1 Yamaha Team Italia 24’37. 917
2 Polita Suzuki GSXR 1000 Celani Suzuki Italia +1.975
3 Baiocco Yamaha YZF R1 Umbria Bike +2.705
4 Dionisi Mv Agusta Unionbike GilMotorsports +6.275
5 Jonchiere Suzuki GSXR 1000 ERT Team +11.139

Championship Standings:

Rider Bike Team Points
1 Polita Suzuki GSXR Celani Suzuki Italia 177
2 Corti Yamaha YZF R1 Yamaha Team Italia 156
3 Badovini Mv Agusta Biassono - Unionbike 122
4 Scassa Mv Agusta EVR Corse Ormeni 118
5 Roberts Suzuki GSXR HP Racing 87

AIR HUMIDITY 53% AIR TEMPERATURE 18°C
TRACK CONDITION Dry TRACK TEMPERATURE 26°

With Canepa still out of the games because of the crash he had in the Italian Championship three weeks ago, Simeon and Giugliano were an easy prediction for two the three steps of the podium.

The two young talents took the lead, creating a big gap behind, and offering us, as usual, a great fight with many passes. Their pace was really fast; Giugliano set the fastest lap at the 5th lap but basically they maintained the same impressive rhythm until the 10th lap, when leader Giugliano crashed - saying goodbye to his second place in the Championship.

Suzuki rider Simeon then celebrated another race victory, reinforcing his title already celebrated last race in Imola.

The season offered by the young 600cc riders, thanks to the decision of the promoter and Pirelli to adopt the DIABLO CORSA III - three zone compound- tyre was a really great one. This class finds its strength in these three points: largely standard bikes, road tyres with track abilities, and young riders.

The winner of the 2005 season is currently doing really well in the STK 1000 class, showing that this championship is definitely a good way to enter into the SBK world.
Great compliments to Simeon on taking the title, but also to the other two guys on the European podium; Canepa and Giugliano, and of course a toast also to the new DIABLO CORSA III, launched at the beginning of the season and which has proved to be the perfect tyre for this entry level class.

Race Standings:

Rider Bike Team Race time
1 Simeon Suzuki GSX 600R Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra 20’02.740
2 Antonelli Honda CBR600RR Junior Team Italia Honda +4.284
3 Colucci Ducati 749R Ducati Xerox Junior Team +7.266

Championship Standings:

Rider Bike Team Points
1 Simeon Suzuki GSX 600R Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra 211
2 Canepa Ducati 749R Ducati Xerox Junior Team 151
3 Giugliano Kawasaki ZX6RR Lightspeed Kawasaki 145
4 Colucci Ducati 749R Ducati Xerox Junior Team 91
5 Antonelli Honda CBR600RR Junior Team Italia Honda 88