
The fast, bumpy asphalt and intimidating concrete arena seating and fences of the Lausitzing was the platform for the Prosecco DOC German Round of 2017 WorldSBK and the meeting that switched the calendar back into play after a summer break. Round nine of thirteen was the domain of Ducati’s Chaz Davies but Kawasaki Racing Team’s reigning World Champion, Jonathan Rea, racked up more podium finishes to sit pretty at the top of the standings.
The Northern Irishman could do little about the red bullet ahead of him in the two races split over Saturday and Sunday but accepted the situation and looked towards the numbers: with teammate Tom Sykes going 3-4 then #1 was able to extend his championship lead to 70 points with just four rounds (eight races) remaining.