Chaz Davies
Chaz Davies
Job Title: Rider, Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Superbike team
Born on: 10 February, 1987, Knighton, Wales
Race debut: Chaz began racing in the British Mini Moto championship in 1995, before moving up to Junior Road Racing in 1999
MotoGP debut: Chaz made his MotoGP debut in 2007, when he rode for Pramac d’Antin Ducati in 3 races.
Move to Aruba.it Racing: Chaz switched to World Supersport in 2009 before moving to the World Superbike Championship in 2012. He then joined the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Superbike team in 2015.
Other achievements: Became the World Supersport champion in 2011, which resulted in him being voted 2011 BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year
Marco Melandri
Marco Melandri
Job Title: Rider, Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Superbike team
Born on: August 7, 1982, Ravenna, Italy
Racing debut: Marco began racing at an early age, competing through the ranks of minibikes, motocross before the Italian and European 125cc championship.
First MotoGP opportunity: Marco moved to the MotoGP class in 2003 in the Yamaha factory team. He is no stranger to Ducati, having raced with the factory team alongside Casey Stoner in 2008.
Move to Aruba.it: After a break from competitive racing in 2016, Marco will join Aruba.it Racing alongside Chaz Davies in 2017.
Other achievements: Before his move to MotoGP, Marco won the 250cc World Championship in 2002 at 20 years of age, making him the youngest world champion in history at the time.
