The dramatic events and disappointment of the last round in Valencia has been firmly put aside and Fonsi Nieto, Yukio Kagayama and Max Neukirchner’s thoughts are focussing on Assen this coming weekend. Max’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. Yukio 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
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 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.
YukioThis 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 7th in the first race and 11th in the second, so this year I need a big improvement.
MaxValencia 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 ten 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),
