Smith claims confidence is returning ahead of home GP
Added on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor
Smith claims confidence is returning ahead of home GP
Bradley Smith believes that he has managed to rebuild his self confidence at just the right time as he prepared for his home Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend.
Smith has endured a difficult start to the 2010 season after promising so much in 2009, the 19 year-old has failed to make the podium in 125′s this season and sits 40 points behind Nicolás Terol in the rider’s standings.
But Smith appeared to be getting back to form with a fourth place finish in Mugello two weeks ago and is in positive mood ahead of a ride in front of his home supporters.
“I’ve got more self confidence since Mugello than I’ve had for a long time and I know I have the ability to win the British Grand Prix,” said Smith.
“I got a real buzz cycling round the new circuit and I can’t wait to get started. Also I hope to complete some more laps in a car before first practice on Friday afternoon. The likes of Terol, Espargaro and Marquez are good but they are beatable as long we start on a level playing with the bikes having equal top speed.
“I’m more excited and determined than nervous because it’s such an important race and so close to home. It’s a special event and it will be tough for everybody at a brand new circuit. No team has any data to go back to while the riders will have to make every single lap of practice and qualifying really count.
“Parts of the track such as Maggots, Becketts and Chapel will be very technical while other parts will be flat out on 125 and Moto2 bikes.”
