BMW’s Tom Sykes is looking to at least equal the WorldSBK podium he garnered at the 2019 Magny-Cours round this weekend in what look like wet conditions.

Sykes bagged third in the opening race last year and is looking to take advantage of the S1000RR’s handling performance at a track that doesn’t reward high top speeds.

“I am very much looking forward to the French round of the Superbike World Championship. I like Magny-Cours; I enjoy the layout of the track to be honest,” said Sykes.

“Last year, we had a podium there with the BMW S 1000 RR so we are certainly hoping to pick up on the results that we had there last year.

“This weekend certainly looks interesting in terms of the weather forecast. The target will be to try and capitalise on the handling of the bike in these tricky conditions and hopefully we can aim to get some podium finishes before the end of the season.

“Apart from that all ready, prepared and looking forward to start the race weekend. I’m also looking forward to having fans in the grandstands again. We’ve missed them and it’s great that they can be back.”