Superbikes| Leon Camier reflects on his future

In a driver market that has never been as intricate as this year, the key player seems to be Leon Camier, currently the only driver of the MV Agusta Reparto Corse, who will probably dispel the doubts in Jere de La Frontera, the scene of the 12th round of the season in two weeks.

Since he joined the Varese team, Camier has never ceased to amaze professionals and enthusiasts, greatly exceeding the expectations that surrounded him upon arrival.
Insistent rumors give him the certainty of leading the Red Bull Honda WorldSbk Team but with many contracts to be renewed both in the production derivatives and in MotoGP™ at the end of next year, the Englishman will have to think carefully about the right choice, given that by remaining with MV he could sign a one-year contract and see what happens in 2019.

“I thought about it a lot and talked about it with my manager” – he explained Leon Camier – “There are many aspects to consider for each scenario. You must make the best possible decision at any time and cannot be relied upon as to what may happen in the future. For me it's a bit worrying because I could have a one-year contract and then try to find another place at the end of next year. I don't know, I have to consider what's best for me and the situation that could potentially give me the chance to win something in the future."

The Briton continued by talking about the potential of the Italian bike: “I feel that the MV can give more in the future, but I don't know if it can win consistently. Next year we could be on the podium often, it depends on how the regulation changes affect the other bikes. There are many improvements to be made on this bike, but I don't know if it can be a constant presence on the top step of the podium."

“Honda had a very difficult year, but last year they managed to get on the podium and be quite competitive with Nicky Hayden and Michael van der Mark. They have the potential and can make a lot of progress. I need to understand the positives and negatives of both situations. Surely if Honda wants to win, it can win in WorldSBK.”

“There was no pressure on me, other than the pressure I put on myself. Motivation has never been a problem for me, I do it for myself. Money has never been a valid motive; I want to win. It's about working with the team to get to that point and we've done a great job developing the MV. I can't take credit for the success we had, because it was a real team effort."

Camier has ridden for five different manufacturers in WorldSBK and explained how his experience with other bikes has put him in a good position to learn and understand the series and racing as a whole. “Personally I think I have changed a lot, both personally and professionally, since I drove for other teams. I've made great strides and I don't know if it's made me much faster, but I'm wiser now. I want to win and fight for the title, but to get to that point you have to learn from the things that went wrong, which teach much more than a victory. I think it's been good to learn the things I've learned and I'm definitely riding as best as I can, but I want to have the chance to win and progress in WorldSBK."

His decision will also have an effect on the future of Loris Baz and Davide Giugliano, who are clamoring for a return to the top series derivatives championship: we will see what happens in the next few days.