World Superbike Championship 2011
Laverty, on his Yamaha World Superbike, won his first World Superbike race at Monza on May 8, 2011. Eugene, who rides under the Irish flag, stood proudly as his national anthem was played just after race one (of two) at the famous Italian track. Later that afternoon the young Irishman completed the double by winning race two, with fellow Yamaha teammate Marco Melandri taking second spot
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