Superbike Spain: Sykes “A hitch denied me pole”

He would have liked to start from first position for the ninth time this season, but not all donuts succeed with the hole and for Tom Sykes the last race of the season and the one that could guarantee him the world title will start from the pitch next to him.

“The front row was the objective as it has been all season – he said – Pole was within reach, but a small problem prevented me from making it. In any case, I know what my potential is and that of the bike and I am aware that I have not used it fully. Tomorrow I will have to start well, push trying to contain the opponents who I expect to be quite fast straight away and do what I normally do. As regards the set-up of the Ninja, I am happy and I believe it will be able to cope well with the mixed temperature conditions we will encounter."