GSE delighted as 'dream team' stays intact.

Colin Wright has spoken of his delight at keeping GSE's British Superbike 'dream team' intact for the 2007 season.

Team manager Wright has retained the services of 2006 title runner-up Leon Haslam, 2005 champion Gregorio Lavilla and title sponsor Airwaves for next season - all of whom will be supported by the same line-up of technical staff and suppliers.

"We are delighted to have retained the services of Leon and Greg for a third year," declared 'Mr Wright'. "We are aware that both had generous offers from our competitors but have declared their loyalty to Airwaves Ducati. The team has achieved many successes over the past two years and we believe we have the best riders to regain the British Superbike crown in 2007.

"Continuity in a team is a vital element for success and we are proud to announce that Wrigley's Airwaves will continue as our title sponsor together with technical expertise and product support from Q8Oils and Dunlop Tyres," he revealed. "I am also very pleased to say all our team members will remain unchanged for 2007, in all, the team has a total of 52 years working experience with GSE Racing, this shows true loyalty and devotion from a team dedicated to the GSE Group and Darrell Healey."

Haslam had been chasing a MotoGP ride for 2007 - but was only prepared to accept a competitive offer and, with the leading grand prix rides already occupied, decided to stay on a factory Ducati in BSB.

"There have been many stories about where I may or may not be going to ride in 2007 but my decision to stay with Airwaves Ducati is due to the success that I have experienced with them this season," explained the Briton. "Coming second in the championship was a great achievement for me but I will be aiming to go one better and win the title with Airwaves Ducati next year. It is such a great team and I feel confident that I will be a true contender for the BSB title in 2007 with Airwaves Ducati behind me."

Team-mate Lavilla, who dominated the early part of the 2006 championship - before the rise of eventual champion Ryuichi Kiyonari - had been linked with a factory Ducati World Superbike seat alongside Troy Bayliss, but has signed to stay alongside Haslam.

"I have enjoyed my time with Airwaves Ducati and I am looking forward to staying with them for a third year," said the Spaniard. "At the start of this year I believed Airwaves Ducati and I could achieve great things and whilst I was not able to retain my title this year it has been a very competitive championship. I am looking forward to more of the same next year when I will be looking to regain my title."