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Thursday, 28th December 2006

With 2006 almost complete, former World Superbike champion Neil Hodgson is still to secure a WSBK seat for next season - an unexpected, and worrying, situation he blames partly on reigning champion Troy Bayliss and former employer Ducati.

Hodgson went on to reveal that he turned down the chance to ride for Rizla Suzuki in the British Superbike championship to chase his dream of a second world title.

"I honestly believe that I've got another World Superbike Championship title in me. While the offer for the Rizla Suzuki ride in the British Superbike Championship was difficult to turn down, I honestly believe (and hope) that it was the right decision," he said.

With Klaffi announcing a 'year out', Hodgson's best hope of a WSBK ride seems to be the much-rumoured link-up with countryman Carl Fogarty, but the future of Foggy Racing also remains in doubt as 'King Carl' is still to secure the sponsorship needed to race. Meanwhile, Hodgson's potential 2007 rivals have already completed several test sessions and will continue their pre-season preparations at Phillip Island from January 13-15.

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The opening round of the 2007 World Superbike championship takes place at Qatar on February 24.

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