Round 12 – French – Feature, Althea and Ducati 1198 samples!
Written by Fabio Trezzi | 4 October, 2011
Almost 40 years, age that often hangs up his helmet, Carlos Checa won his first World. And not just because it is a victory out of reach for many. The Spaniard with a long career in the premier class of motorcycle racing, seemed destined to be one of many that we ever do try and. A promising start, in a bad accident 1998, and then spent many seasons in the middle of the group without elbowing the desired results. But logic suggests that when a pilot for so long is an engagement, and often with official teams, despite not being a winner obviously has qualities that are appreciated. was “cataloged” as a serious professional and reliable, a good driver, but not one to bet on to win: at most one good shoulder for the team and for the’ Any top driver. quest’ Carlos year from pole, wins and podiums has become an unstoppable steamroller and you may just be happy for its success. Definitely will have had a’ and a great bike’ good team, but it seems to me that (to name the last) Biaggi and Spies have won with the carts operated by improvised. The normal pilot, the’ anti-diva, the nice guy who often seemed like a supporting actor loser, became Champion. And he did it with the value added of’ the glory of having saved his worst season in the Ducati MotoGP, where l’ company Ducati, has staked everything from the point of view of’ image, Valentino's strong, leaving just the SBK, category for which he has always been a symbol… The only regret certainly not brilliant race in his home, but it's just a little out of place in a wonderful season that Carlos deserves. As if the merits Team Althea and trusts Ducati 1198 fellow of impeccable world conquest.
Next meeting: 16 October
