ALSTARE SUZUKI MEN FOCUS ON ASSEN
 The
dramatic events and disappointment of the last round in Valencia
has been firmly put aside for Team Alstare Suzuki and Fonsi
Nieto, Yukio Kagayama and Max Neukirchner's thoughts are focused
on Assen this coming weekend.
Neukirchner's collarbone is healing very well and, although
he will not be at 100% in Assen, he expects to be competitive
right from the start of first practice. Seeing his maiden
WSBK win disappear within sight of the chequered flag was
a big blow, but the young German has erased that memory and
is looking forward instead. Kagayama was not 100% fit himself
in Valencia but the three week break from the last round means
that he is now ready for Assen.
Fonsi Nieto:
"Valencia did not work out the way I would've liked
but that's gone now and I am thinking about Assen. Like most
riders, I still prefer the 'old circuit' but we have to deal
with what we've got now. Last year I was on a different bike,
so I will have to spend some time learning how to go round
Assen on my Suzuki before I can push hard. Also, I know that
I have to do better in Superpole and give myself a better
grid position for the races."
Yukio Kagayama:
"This season has already been a bit of a mixture for
me, but I am hoping for much better results in Assen - I need
them! I was not fully fit at Valencia, but I am in better
condition now and hungry for the podium. Last year in Assen
I finished seventh in the first race and 11th in the second,
so this year I need a big improvement."
Max Neukirchner:
"Valencia is forgotten and all I am thinking about now
is the future - and that starts with Assen. My injury gets
better every day and I hope that I will be able to give 100%
at Assen. I managed two top-10 places in last year's races,
so this year I am chasing podiums for sure -as long as my
collarbone is up to it!"
2007 Results:
Race 1: 1 Toseland (GB-Honda), 2 Haga (J-Yamaha), 3 Xaus
(E-Ducati). 7 Yukio Kagayama (J-Alstare Suzuki), 8 Fonsi Nieto
(E-Kawasaki). 10 Max Neukirchner (D-Suzuki).
Race 2: 1 Bayliss (Aus-Ducati), 2 Toseland, 3 Biaggi (I-Alstare
Suzuki). 7 Max Neukirchner (D-Suzuki). 8 Fonsi Nieto (E-Kawasaki).
11 Yukio Kagayama (J-Alstare Suzuki).
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