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One man who has made a real impact this year is Davide Giugliano, the 22 year-old Italian currently leading the field in the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup. With three rounds left, the title battle is not yet over however, as this year's four-times race winner only has a 23 point lead over his closest rival. Giugliano's form has made him an ideal candidate for a possible promotion to World Superbike in 2012, but the Ducati Althea man is remaining fully focussed on his main aim - winning this year's title - strong in the knowledge that the team will make the best decision about his future.

You've got quite a good lead after a positive run of results. How do you feel about the final three rounds in the championship?
"I'm first in the table, but my lead is not that solid. It's clearly an advantage but you have to stay focussed right until the very end. But I have a calm approach for the last three races and above all I'm really motivated."

How does it feel to be part of a top-level team like Althea Ducati?
"At first it was strange, the Althea team is a true reference point and I had to work hard to keep up with them. Now it's getting interesting because I've never been left on my own until now, the team has helped me improve a lot, the guys have made all the difference with me. This is one of the reasons why Althea has become a top team in such a short time."

You've tested the new Ducati Extreme 1200 bike. What were your first impressions?
"I tested the new bike and it's great, I did three days of testing with Ducati Corse at Mugello. It's a new project and it's all going in the right direction. I was very happy to have been able to give my support to all the guys at Ducati."

What can you tell us about your future? Are you close to a ride in World Superbike?
"I'm an Althea ‘man', the team will make the right decision for me. I can't deny that moving up into Superbike is my aim and aiming to do that as soon as possible. But now I only want to think about the title, three races are an eternity and you have to keep your concentration at maximum. I'm sure that if I do my job, then Superbike won't be that far away..."