After a two-week break, the WorldSBK paddock returns to England for the Prosecco DOC UK, the fourth round of the 2021 Superbike World Championship season, at the famous Donington Park circuit.
Scott Redding returns to the circuit where he won his first 125cc race in 2008, becoming the youngest rider in World Championship history (15 years and 170 days) to reach the top step of the podium in a World Championship race (until 2018 when Oncu, 54 days younger, got success in Moto3). Donington Park has also provided Redding with other great joys, including as the one-two finish in 2019 that propelled him into competition for the British Superbike title. The English rider is back from a not-exciting weekend in Misano and will take to the track determined to reduce the disadvantage (45 points) from the top of the World standings.
Michael Ruben Rinaldi returns from Misano, where he claimed two victories (Race-1 and SuperPole Race) and a second-place finish (Race-2). The Italian rider wants to show himself at the greatest level, especially on a track that hasn’t been kind to him in the past.
Scott Redding (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #45)
“We’re going back to racing in England after a year’s absence and for me, it’s a very pleasant feeling, also because of the great memories I have of the 2019 season in which I won the BSB title. We come from a not easy weekend like the one in Misano and in Donington my goal is to come back to win. It will be my home GP and I’m very happy that I will find so many fans to support me.”
Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #21)
“Donington is a circuit where I have not been particularly comfortable in the past. But now the situation is very different. Certainly, we will need to find the speed to be competitive. We will work hard both on Thursday and in Friday’s free practice to get to Race-1 in the best conditions. Of course, it’s not like racing in Misano but I’m confident that we can have a positive weekend”.
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