Lavilla stays in BSB!
 

From MCN,Newly crowned British Superbike champion Gregorio Lavilla has signed for a second season with the GSE Ducati squad alongside Leon Haslam.
The Spaniard had several offers on the table after his storming success in the British championship but opted to stay with the British team, which has close ties with the Ducati factory.
“I have decided to stay with the team for one more year in British Superbikes because, having spoken lots to Darrell and Colin, I believe that we can do good things together,” said Lavilla.
“This year the atmosphere within the team has been very good and that is very important to me and I know that if I stay with the team we can achieve even more. Next season’s Championship will be good and I want to try to raise the level of it and of course try to win the Championship again.”

The carrot ...
 

... would have been WSB in 2007 with either Ducati or GSE plus the two berths at Ducati Corse going ....

only if he wins :D

tha BIG carrot is that in 2007 Ducati get a new bike for WSBK, - with 4 cylinders.

Yep - gotta be something behind this - a big 2007 ride must be what's on offer.

What else has he got to prove in BSB?

I can't say that I'm overly enamoured with the fella - doesn't really have any personality at all - but if he keeps winning, who cares!!! ;)

Not sure that Leon will be overly impressed either?

With Kiyo and Harris on the HM Hondas - should be fun!!

Tim

I'm sure Greg will be first in line for Lanzi's ride, once he morphs into the new Xaus.

Bayliss and Lanzi confirmed has sealed his fate in BSB hasn't it? It'll be good to see him there agin though!