Checa worried about uphill task at Brno
Added on Friday, July 8th, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor
Checa worried about uphill task at Brno
Carlos Checa believes that he faces an uphill battle this weekend in Brno as he looks to hold off the challenge from Max Biaggi in the rider’s standings.
Checa, who holds a 43 point lead over Biaggi in the rider’s standings, heads to Brno looking to improve on last season’s ninth and sixth place finishes, where a tyre selection problem hampered his progress.
But the Althea Ducati rider has admitted that, whilst he expects to be on the pace, the uphill sections of the Czech circuit could leave him at a disadvantage against his rivals.
“I’ve been on the podium here in SBK and really like the track,” the Spanish veteran said. “It’s one of the most historic circuits of all and I always enjoy riding here. Last year we did not have such a great race but that was down to a tyre choice.
“I think we have great potential this year; of course we have a disadvantage when it comes to power, especially on the uphill and the straight but I am confident and I think the work we’ve been doing this year will help us.”
