Let Lavilla race!
Before the BSB season started, there was a large amount of press dedicated to illustrating that Ducati machinery would struggle to keep up with the influx of four-cylinder machinery in top class Superbike racing this season.
Although this still appears to be the situation facing the factory team in World Superbike, Colin Wright's GSE-run Airwaves Ducati team has well and truly proved that it is not the case in BSB, with stunning performances from deputising rider Gregorio Lavilla in the two rounds held so far.
Before the BSB season started, there was a large amount of press dedicated to illustrating that Ducati machinery would struggle to keep up with the influx of four-cylinder machinery in top class Superbike racing this season.
Although this still appears to be the situation facing the factory team in World Superbike, Colin Wright's GSE-run Airwaves Ducati team has well and truly proved that it is not the case in BSB, with stunning performances from deputising rider Gregorio Lavilla in the two rounds held so far.
Now, with Lavilla's chances of carrying on in the British championship in doubt, as full-timer James Haydon makes a return to fitness, Crash.net has willingly joined those getting a taste of humble pie, and is prepared to petition Wright to try and ensure that the Spaniard gets a ride for the remainder of the season.
Armed with the venerable 999 F04, Lavilla has shown that there is still life in Ducati, and it would be an injustice for him not to continue the pursuit of early championship leader Ryuichi Kiyonari.
If you feel the same, email your thoughts to adam@crash.net. All the comments, which will be used with the uppermost confidentiality, will then be passed directly on to Colin Wright and the GSE team in petition to keep Lavilla.
What are you waiting for!
