Bautista: “They trusted me after two difficult years”

Alvaro Bautista was declared this Sunday the champion of the World superbikes and after winning the crown in race 2 of Mandalika and when he got off his motorcycle he could only thank Ducati and its managers, for choosing him again, after two years in ducati, to bring the Italian company to the top. Espanyol swept the first half of the 2019 campaign, but faded in the second half and ended up missing out on the title that year. He then began a difficult journey with Honda, with the aim of developing the bike and leading the brand with golden wings to victory, but after two complicated years, Ducati saw in him again the champion that he was at last . For all this, Álvaro wants to say thanks ducati and all his important people. He didn’t miss his second chance, defeating the reigning champion Toprak Razgaliogluand 6-time champion Jonathan Rea, two rivals of the highest level who had to succumb to Álvaro’s speed.

“Here we are. I am very happy. After two difficult years, many people trusted me: Stefano, Serafino, Claudio, Gigi, Paolo. I had a second chance to try again after 2019. I tried to be the best driver possible. I worked hard. And I think I have beaten rivals like Toprak (Razgatlioglu) and Johnny (Rea), who have set a high bar with incredible performances during the season.”Álvaro pointed out in a team statement.

“Now is the time to celebrate, it’s time to recognize what we’ve achieved. I want to thank Aruba.it and Ducati, and all my team. Thank you”, concluded the 37-year-old pilot from Talavera de la Reina.

Sunday

“Today, Ducati is also on top of the Superbike world, with the incredible title won by Álvaro Bautista. Along with the MotoGP title, this victory marks a historic result and the highlight of an unforgettable and magical times, which will last forever. “in the history of our company and in the hearts of all Ducatistas”, said Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati.

“It has never happened before to win two titles in the same year, MotoGP and SBK. This is the deserved reward for the maximum effort we have made in both championships, which underlies Ducati’s sporting vocation. In the championship that it since its first edition. in 1988 and year after year we have established ourselves as the winning team in this category. Consistency in results, the innovative footprint of our partner Aruba.it., the great determination and Álvaro’s maturity, extraordinary technology, the potential of the Panigale V4R: thanks to all these ingredients we were able to reach the goal of our 15th Championship and return the drivers’ title to Borgo Panigale,” he added.