Haga remains confident despite Portimao low score
"I tried to push as hard as possible but by the last five laps or so I was lacking rear grip and this meant that my traction was very much affected," explained Haga. "The second race was quite similar, the tyre performed better but I had a hard time getting past Guintoli, and again finished eighth. I apologize to the team, the fans and the sponsors for my poor results but at least I was able to make up a few positions and take some points. Now we look to start challenging for the podium every weekend from Valencia onwards. The important thing is not to crash, and to take as many points as possible each race. Biaggi and Haslam have demonstrated their strength both here and at Phillip Island and we hope we can be back up there on the podium at Valencia."