Rapid Ducati's Michael Rutter is epxecting another tough round at this weekend's Croft British Superbike meeting, saying it will be hard work to get a good setup on the bumpy Yorkshire track.

The Midlander bagged a fifth place in race two last year after sliding off at the hairpin in the first leg and says his team have been making advances with the new electronic systems so he is confident of a podium shot.

"We learnt a lot at Oulton Park but we know that Croft is going to be another tough round; I don’t doubt it will be hard work to get the set up right due to the demanding nature of the track. The team have been working hard though since Croft to try and make improvements to move us forward as we need to be up at the front and trying to get on the podium again," he said.