motul fim sbk world championship 2018

For the first time in 20 races there is not a Ducati rider on the podium

The Kawasaki rider puts everyone in line

The Kawasaki rider takes his first victory of the season ahead of Rea and Van der Mark. Rude

Having equaled Carl Fogarty's victories at Assen, he is two away from the absolute record

The Frenchman has always scored points at the start of the season

The King of Assen takes victory over Van der Mark and Davies. Lots of problems for Melandri

With him on the front row there will be Jonathan Rea and Xavi Fores. Controversy over the ending between Rinaldi and Sykes

The Dutch driver wants to win in front of his fans: in the meantime he sets the best time in free practice

The three Ducati riders enter the second heat of Tissot-Superpole

The home hero precedes Marco Melandri and the rookie Rinaldi

Marco Melandri improves, third. Van Der Mark collapses only tenth

The reigning champion sets the best time ahead of Michael Van der Mark, eagerly awaited in his home race

Davies, Melandri and the young Rinaldi want to give excellent performances in the Netherlands too

Two new tyres: hard compound slick front and wet rear.

The Dutch circuit is not very demanding on the brakes: 120 bikes and 5 bottles of beer are enough!

the team will not replace the injured Leon Camier

The season started off uphill with injuries and a technical gap

The pilots will have to compete with the legendary "University of speed"

Lowes and Van der Mark are not satisfied with their performances

Kawasaki achieved completely different results from the two riders

Marco Melandri, third, also celebrated on the podium.