Kawasaki rider Tom Sykes posted a new track best at the ultra-fast Monza circuit to win his third Superpole contest in succession for the Kawasaki Racing Team. In dry conditions Sykes and his crew got the very best out the race spec Ninja ZX-10R around the 5.777km Monza circuit, with Sykes taking a narrow but deserved Superpole win after a strong late push.

Aprilia's Eugene Laverty had scored a new best lap just before Sykes completed his final run to pole but eventually the Englishman’s 1’41.223 lap time was enough to give him the honour of being fastest ever at this historic circuit. This was his fourteenth career Superpole win and his third in succession this season.

A wet start to the weekend robbed all the competitors of some clear track time but it proved to be dry on the second day allowing good work to be done in preparation for Superpole and for race day. After storming to pole position today, Sykes is confident that his team will be strong tomorrow.

“I did not know the time Eugene had set but I knew that the Aprilias would be fast here. I am looking forward to tomorrow because we all have good race pace. In some areas we have an advantage and we got a new circuit record in Superpole, and the ideal starting position for tomorrow,” said Sykes.

“I am looking forward to two exciting races. I like racing at Monza because the spectators are crazy like me. The fans are very enthusiastic and Monza is a very fast circuit. I hope to be very strong tomorrow.”