Well, I hate to disagree being a n00b and all, but if you wind out 1st to the limiter, clutch in, change to 2nd in 0 seconds (theoretically), clutch out (without slipping the clutch to keep the revs up), YOU WILL NOT STAY IN LIFT, the ratios do not allow it. It's a mathematical certainty. how long have you had your sportivo? there are alot of guys on here who have owned them since day one and many have no probs landing a 1>2 shift and landing in lift, its not the car its the driver....