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Cycle News 2015 Issue 26 June30

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VOL. 52 ISSUE 26 JUNE 30, 2015 P95 because I am working for them. There is no way I can have any- thing better than them because what we see is the best, also they get all the data or suspen- sion, everything… so I am part of that team now. I race for my team, but all we do we share." It has been a struggle for Haslam and Torres at times in World Superbike this year and Biaggi knows why. "Because the potential [of the bike] is not as high compared to before," he explained. "When you have to fight to finish fourth or fifth, then if you do 110 per- cent you can only finish third. It is impossible to go in front. If the potential is higher than maybe you can go in front. If you put in that same 110 percent effort than maybe you can win. But now the level is a little lower compared to the Kawasaki and Ducati is almost equal. They tried to im- prove, but it is difficult between the regulations, you are almost handcuffed." Biaggi also spoke about being so fast that he could beat most of the younger riders, and did not rule out a full-time comeback in 2016. "I do not think about that, I am just living in the moment and it is very shiny," he said. "I feel good and I feel in my garage in, my team, a lot of smiling faces and that makes me feel very good. "Coming back was a chal- "TO GO BACK FOR A SEASON WOULD BE TOUGH AND VERY DIFFICULT. BUT WHILE WE ARE ALIVE EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE, SO LET'S PUT IT THIS WAY—IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY, ENJOY IT NOW." Although it was his first weekend back racing, Biaggi's no stranger to the Aprilia as he is the official test rider for the factory. The fans were happy to have Biaggi back on track.

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