Noriyuki Haga will be looking to keep his World Superbike Championship lead over one round (50 points) this weekend, during Ducati’s home event at Misano.
The Japanese lost 35 points to nearest rival Ben Spies after the rookie took a double victory in front of his home fans last time out at Miller Motorsports Park. Haga meanwhile suffered his worst weekend of the season so far, with an eighth and ninth place finish.
“The Misano track is very small and tricky with high-speed corners that require aggressive braking. I prefer the new layout but it remains nonetheless a difficult track for me, I don’t really know why,” Haga admitted. “It’s always so hot there too, so the tyre choice really comes into play.”
“Anyway, it will be good to be back in front of the Italian crowds, Misano has been the ‘home’ race for Ducati in the last years so I’m sure it’ll be crowded with Ducatisti! After a crash and the less than perfect results at the last round of Salt Lake, I plan to be back on form and fighting to win at Misano.”
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