It was a close run thing for the Kent rider, as his title rival Sylvain Guintoli put in a late, fast but vain bid – closing to within 0.064secsof pole. Camier, who has won the three previous

races, opening up an 11-point advantage over the Frenchman, said: “Everything is working so well and we’ve changed things on the bike to get the speed on the corners, it is feeling good.

“I’m well pleased. The bike has been getting better and better.” SUPERBIKES COVERAGE IN ASSOCIATION WITH STIHL For information, visit www. stihl.co.uk For all the latest information on the

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