Xerox Ducati's Noriyuki Haga reckons the problems he encountered with the 1198 at recent Monza tests will be ironed out by the time the lights go out on Sunday - and that he isn't thinking about the title just yet.

The Samurai of Slide has a good record at the fast Italian track, winning race two last year and doing the double in 2007. It is also Haga's home round as there's no Japanese round of the series any more

“We did some testing at Monza recently and it was my first chance to ride the 1198 there. Although we had a few problems, I know these will be resolved for the race weekend. I am already really excited about the Monza race," said Haga.

"I am not thinking about the possibility of winning the championship, I just think about each race, taking one weekend at a time. Of course at Monza I hope to win again, especially because it is my home circuit!”