On WorldSBK’s first visit to Sepang last year, Sylvain Guintoli clinched pole position before finishing second in both races to Aprilia team-mate Marco Melandri.

The Noale-based factory - Manufacturers’ World Champion for the past three years - now hopes for more success as the series returns to Malaysia.

Leon Haslam:
“I have been anxiously awaiting the Malaysia round. Laguna Seca was the most difficult weekend of the season for me. I want to get back to winning and I think that the Sepang track is the right place to do it. This is traditionally a good circuit for Aprilia and I'm sure that Max (Biaggi)'s contribution will also be helpful. Now all that's left is to start working with our best efforts from the first laps and to managing our setup well will also be fundamental given the extreme conditions.”

Jordi Torres:
“Sepang is a long and very diverse circuit. Finding a good braking setup will be essential because there are a lot of braking sections and so will working on grip in the particular temperature and humidity conditions. I like the circuit and the atmosphere of the locals. I think that Malaysia is really a beautiful country. After Laguna Seca I've raised the bar for myself. I'm ready to hunker down behind my top fairing on the two long straight stretches!”

Max Biaggi:
“After the dream come true at Misano, where I rediscovered the warmth of my fans and the adrenaline of racing, in the second wild card at Sepang a demanding weekend awaits. During the tests I discovered the difficulties of a complex track with extreme weather conditions, and losing precious time didn't help. We'll need to stay 100% focused to take advantage of every practice session. The guys on my team will be under a lot of pressure and I'll have to dig deep to give my best. Improving on the Misano results will be no walk in the park, but it isn't the first time I've faced an impossible challenge. I hope to have fun and to give Superbike fans a good show.”