WSBK Brits impressed by new Silverstone

Britain's seven Superbike World Championship riders will be competing on home soil at Silverstone (July 30-August 1) in round ten of this year's series. Leon Camier and Cal Crutchlow were both at Silverstone's British GP event two weeks ago, providing their thoughts on the new Grand Prix Circuit which will also host the only British round of World Superbikes in 2010.

Camier took to the skies in a helicopter for a bird's-eye view of the new 3.666 mile (5.90km) circuit, and the Aprilia Alitalia man was in full agreement with his colleagues, giving the track a big thumbs up.

"I think the circuit looks absolutely awesome, it's fast, flowing and technical too. It's wide as well which always makes for good racing. I'm really looking forward to coming here. Hopefully it will be really close for the World Superbike round and obviously as a Brit it would be nice to be up at the front somewhere. I think it will suit my bike and style as well. Fingers crossed it goes to plan when we race here. I've got good memories at Silverstone and I hope that continues on the new layout."

Yamaha Sterilgarda man Cal Crutchlow added, "It's a good circuit and all us Brits are looking forward to being here for World Superbikes. What a phenomenal new layout. I think Silverstone has done a great job and the new circuit looks tricky but perfect for motorbike racing. To come here, to Silverstone, with a different circuit is going to be good. Hopefully we can do the British fans proud."