De Gianni Ramello – Team Go Eleven / Corsedimoto.com
Michael Rinaldi and Team Go Eleven achieve extraordinary World Superbike triumph. The story of Gianni Ramello.
“Today we were unbeatable! »
“You know, I finished dreaming with a little bitterness because of Covid-19 which, at the time, seemed to prevent any competition. I felt like I had chosen the right driver for us and the thought that it was possible not to race was nerve-wracking. I've been in this business for 11 years with our own team, completely private. I put a lot of financial resources, time and human resources into it, with one goal in mind: to be in front, to win. »
“How beautiful, exciting and fantastic to win! And in Superbike, in front of the sacred monsters, in front of the official teams with millionaire budgets. We, a small team driven by great passion and love for this sport, have today done something huge. Something that crowns my career for the first time, that makes one of my dreams come true. Michael is fantastic: a simple and happy boy but very, very fast. I think the challenge was to make him feel like family, without pressure, without the anxiety of results. »
“I wanted him, I liked his driving style and I was convinced he could get along well with us. The bike and the team did the rest: this is how we established the three fundamental points to build a winning team. Since Jerez, he has always progressed: his confidence has increased, and he has shown that he is not afraid of anyone, but here, he made the difference. From Friday to today, his worst result was a second place in Superpole! I don't think it often happens for a private team to achieve these results. »
“Last night I was convinced that we could fight for the podium today, but I'm realistic, I take what comes today, and tomorrow is another day. But to think of victory, with such obvious supremacy, I would never have believed it. After passing Rea, lap after lap, I understood that we could do it, but races always hide pitfalls: you never know! The guys on the team were fantastic, the bike was lightning fast and so was the rider. Today we were unbeatable. It was an indescribable emotion, a fantastic thing, everyone cried... It's not given to everyone to win as a privateer! »
“I have to thank Ducati, who I truly believe is the only company that allows you to achieve these results. The bike you buy is very close to the official bike and if you work well, the results can come. I first want to dedicate this victory to Andrea, who will always remain in our hearts. To my family, who have always put passion and sacrifice into this project by marrying him. To Denis and the whole team, and to Michael, who made me take this qualitative leap. Now we still have two races left, and I would like to continue dreaming…”
“The first dream has come true, now we are considering the others. With my feet on the ground, I am aiming for the title of best independent team but whatever happens, for better or for worse, we will take it! We want to continue to do well: we are a very Italian team, with the best Italian and world motorcycles, and we must continue to believe in it, always. »
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