Ruben Xaus admits he would be happy to see
Troy Corser join him at
BMW for their maiden assault on the World Superbike Championship, but insists is not aware of who will be his team-mate in 2009.
Xaus is the first rider to be confirmed for the German manufacturer's high-profile arrival in Superbike racing, but it was Corser who had been garnering much of the speculation prior to the Spaniard's announcement.
Unsurprisingly, with one seat now filled, the emphasis has again shifted to who will ride the second S1000 RR, with Corser once more emerging as many people's bet to switch from Yamaha.
Although he is unable to confirm otherwise, Xaus does admit that he would be pleased to have one of the most experienced rider's on the grid joining him in the team.
"I don't know if Corser is coming or not,” he said. “If he does, then it'll be great because he's a champion with a lot of experience and ability in developing the bike. We'd make a great pair of riders.”
Until then, Xaus is excited at the opportunity to race with one of the world's largest car and bike brands, even if his imminent commitment is to build on his Misano victory at Sterilgarda Ducati.
"It's a great opportunity! But for the moment I'm totally focused on this season, which I want to finish with some more good results.
"It looks really nice and I believe it's got a lot of potential. Above all I realize that I'm forming part of a big project.”
