| Haydon out, Lavilla in
Originally posted on Crash.net
Airwaves Ducati yesterday announced that James Haydon will not race at Brands Hatch this weekend, after a fall at Albecete last week. Former Suzuki test rider Gregorio Lavilla will take his place, now that he is not needed by the Rizla Suzuki team.
The team withdrew Haydon this morning after damage to his left hand sustained during testing in Albacete, failed to heal in sufficient time.
"Obviously I'm very disappointed that James will not be competing this weekend, however, extremely pleased to have secured the services of such an experienced World Championship rider," commented team manager Colin Wright.
"James is working hard to recover his fitness in time for the next round at Thruxton. This decision is about him missing the first round in order to compete in the remaining twelve."
Lavilla had expected to ride for the injured John Reynolds at the Rizla Suzuki team. However Reynolds had a test at Mallory Park earlier this week, which proved he was able to compete, this left Lavilla free to step in to the Airwaves Ducati ride.
The first round of the British Superbike season takes place at Brands Hatch on 28th March  | 
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