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Leon Haslam heads to Donington Park with optimism after three seconds at the Oulton Park BSB opener.
Leon Haslam is aiming to secure his first victory on the BSB podium in 2026 during the Donington Park round taking place this weekend from 15-17 May. Despite starting the season with three second-place finishes at Oulton Park two weeks ago behind Kyle Ryde, Haslam and the Moto Rapido team had limited preparation due to receiving their Ducati Panigale V4 R race bike only days before the event. The positive results from round one have given Haslam optimism for round two as they continue to make adjustments and improvements to the bike. Haslam expressed confidence and excitement about challenging for the top spot at Donington Park, especially after his strong performance in the last race at Oulton Park. His last BSB win was over a year ago, but he is determined to make a mark with the new Ducati and compete for the top step of the podium in the upcoming races.
