LPR Brakes fires Di Luca over doping charges

Danilo Di Luca (LPR Brakes)

Danilo Di Luca (LPR Brakes) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

LPR Brakes Farnese Vini has dismissed Danilo Di Luca, effective July 23. The Italian had tested positive twice for the third generation blood booster EPO-CERA during this year's Giro d'Italia, where he finished in second place.