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Haslam continues battle back to fitness
"The surgeon was happy that the bone was healing and the stitches were removed without any drama," reported Haslam.
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Haslam targeting comeback after successful surgery
"The tibia now has a steel pin in it so is pretty strong and they've realigned the fibula so that should heal naturally," explained Haslam.
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Haslam undergoes surgery in Nottingham
"The first step for the surgeon, Professor Moran, was to determine if he could fit a pin or, alternatively, would have to fit a steel plate, luckily for me he was able to get a pin into the bone which speeds up the recovery time," explained Haslam.
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Haslam suffers broken leg in Holland
Leon was taken to hospital in Assen where X-rays confirmed fractures to both his tibia and fibula in his lower left leg.
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Tough times at Aragon for Haslam
Leon Haslam – 9th and 9th:
"It was a tough start to the weekend with the issues we had on Friday and then Saturday - even more so with the crash in qualifying and then the technical problem with a broken sensor in FP2.
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Haslam 11th in opening Aragon action
Leon Haslam: "This morning I felt pretty good.
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Aragon test complete for Haslam
Leon Haslam:
"It’s actually been quite a frustrating few days because we haven’t been able to move the new electronics on from where we were in Australia in the first round.
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Haslam heading back to fitness after surgery
Eight weeks ago Haslam had two screws removed from the right leg he broke at Phillip Island last year and that left him with an unexpected nerve problem.
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Latest addition to Haslam family on the way
Leon and Oli have a daughter, Ava, who was born in December 2011 and their second child is due in August.
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Haslam seventh in Championship after opener
Leon Haslam – race one: 7th; race two: 10th:
"It’s been a bit of a disappointing day.
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Third row for Haslam at Phillip Island
Leon Haslam – Superpole - 8th - 1m 30.
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Haslam sixth in opening Phillip Island action
Leon Haslam – P6, 1m 31.
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Haslam happy heading into Australian opener
Leon Haslam - best lap 1m31.
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Haslam concludes testing at Jerez
Leon Haslam:
"It’s been a long, tough couple of days and frustrating in a lot of ways.
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Pata Honda Team launched in Italy
The team was launched in Verona, Italy with Italian snack manufacturer Pata the primary sponsor of the Ten Kate-run team.
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Haslam gearing up for 2013 title assault
"We've got the team presentation followed by a test the week after at Jerez in Spain," explained Haslam.
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Haslam and Ten Kate conclude 2012 at Jerez
Leon Haslam: "We had a good second day today and we made some really good steps forward which have given me a much better balance with the machine now.
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Haslam completes Aragon Ten Kate Honda test
Haslam commented: "I did a few wet laps on Wednesday but it was only to get more accustomed to the machine.
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Leon Haslam review books on offer
Four detailed photographic review books, each 40 pages and by award-winning photographer Graeme Brown of GeeBee Images, are now available as part of a limited edition of just 91 sets.
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Haslam on provisional second row in France
Fastest lap - Free Practice: 1m 39.
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Haslam aiming to end season in style
After a disappointing and frustrating run of results Haslam is hoping to return to the podium at Magny-Cours after taking third and fourth place finishes in the two races at the French track 12 months ago.
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Haslam endures tough times in Portugal
The opening 22-lap race – started in wet conditions – was stopped on the eighth lap after oil was spilt on the circuit from another rider’s damaged engine.
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Second row in Portugal for Haslam
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Qualifying Practices: 1m43.
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Provisional second row for Haslam in Portugal
Fastest lap - Free Practice: 1m 44.
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Haslam looking for podiums in Portugal
Haslam arrives in Portugal after crashing out of the last round in Germany, aggravating a shoulder injury sustained in the round before that in Russia.
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Haslam takes seventh before crash in Germany
The luckless Derbyshire man was riding injured after being taken out of the second race in Russia two weeks ago then further injuring a shoulder in a final qualifying crash on Saturday in Germany.
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Third row for Haslam in Germany after crash
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Qualifying Practices: 1m 55.
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Fifth place for Haslam in Nurburgring opening session
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Free Practice: 1m 57.
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Haslam aiming for wins in Germany
Haslam, three times a World Championship race winner, has taken eight podium finishes in his two years with BMW with five of them coming this season and is looking to finally achieve that elusive win at BMW’s home round in Germany.
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Haslam battles to sixth in incident-packed Moscow races
Haslam qualified on the front row of the grid for the second successive round and was battling for a podium finish in the opening 25-lap race before crashing out then remounting to finish in sixth place.
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Haslam grabs front row start in Russia
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Qualifying Practices: 1m 35.
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Provisional ninth place for Haslam in Russia
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Free Practice: 1m 36.
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Haslam chasing success in Russia
Haslam was second fastest in Wednesday’s test at the 2.
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Sixth and 17th for Haslam on tough day at Silverstone
Haslam qualified on the front row of the grid and led the opening 18-lap race for seven laps but the damp weather and cool conditions began to affect his rear tyre performance and the Derbyshire man could only battle to sixth, just 2.
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Front row start for Haslam at Silverstone
Leon Haslam;
Fastest lap - Qualifying Practices: 2m 06.
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Fourth row for Haslam at Silverstone
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Free Practice: 2m 08.
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Haslam chasing home round success at Silverstone
Haslam is currently sixth in the World Championship and heads into the final five rounds of the year in confident mood having stood on the podium five times this year.
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Haslam body-painted for Silverstone
It took Carolyn over three hours to replicate Haslam’s leathers on his upper-body but the end result was quite spectacular and well worth the wait.
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Haslam battles to seventh place in Brno races
Having qualified in seventh place, Haslam produced two determined performances on one of the few circuits where the BMW rider has yet to record a podium finish.
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Second row for Haslam in Czech Republic
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Qualifying Practices: 2m 00.
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Haslam 10th in rain-hit opening action at Brno
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Free Practice: 2m 01.
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Haslam aiming high in Czech Republic
Haslam has finished in the top three five times this year and believes a first win on the S1000RR could come this weekend at the 3.
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Haslam supporting Alex Wood's brave fight
A head injury suffered by Alex Wood during rugby training in October last year left the 33-year-old with serious injuries.
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Tough test in Spain for Haslam
The S1000RR rider qualified on the front row of the grid for the two 20-lap races before a wrong rear tyre choice ended his chances of victory in the opening encounter and race two mistakes prevented a sixth podium finish of the season.
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Haslam on front row in Spain
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap, Qualifying Practices: 1m 58.
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Haslam fifth in opening Aragon action
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap, Free Practice: 1m 59.
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Haslam aiming for Aragon glory
Haslam took his fifth podium finish of the year with third place at Misano and currently sits in sixth place in the World Championship after seven of the 14 rounds.
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Successful Aragon test for Haslam
“We got through some good work, especially on the second day today.
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Haslam returns to podium in Italy
Haslam suffered a lack of rear grip in the opening race and dropped from second place to an eventual 12th, taking four World Championship points.
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Sixth on Misano grid for BMW's Haslam
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap, Qualifying Practices: 1m 36.
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Haslam on provisional second row in Italy
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap, Free Practice: 1m 37.
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Haslam looking to Misano for success
Haslam battled to 10th and eighth place finishes in America and is now aiming to get his title aspirations back on track on the Adriatic coastal circuit of Misano near Rimini.
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Battling finishes in USA for Haslam
Haslam endured a variety of problems throughout the three days of practice, qualifying and racing but battled through to finish in the top 10 in both races.
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Fourth row start for Haslam in USA
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Qualifying Practices: 1m 49.
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Haslam 12th in opening qualifying action in USA
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Free Practice: 2m 07.
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Haslam chasing victories in USA
And Haslam, sixth in the Championship, is keen to make amends after coming narrowly close to a first BMW win at Donington 10 days ago in round five.
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Day of mixed fortunes for Haslam at Donington
In an exciting opening 23-lap race Haslam was embroiled in a five-way battle which ended with him taking second place after running wide and through a gravel trap with four laps to go.
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Front row for Haslam at Donington Park
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Qualifying Practices: 1m 29.
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Opening day fourth fastest for Haslam at Donington Park
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Free Practice: 1m 30.
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Haslam hoping for home glory
Haslam took his third podium finish of 2012 at Monza last Sunday on the S1000RR and is keen to grab his first win and the first win in the series for BMW in Sunday’s 23-lap races at the 2.
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From 14th to second for Haslam in Italy
The day’s first race was cancelled due to heavy rain before the second and final 16-lap outing got under way in damp but drying conditions.
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Haslam 14th on grid at Monza
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Qualifying Practices: 1m 42.
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Haslam third fastest in opening Monza action
Haslam was fastest in the morning free practice before taking third in the afternoon's action behind fellow BMW riders Michel Fabrizio and Marco Melandri.
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Haslam chases success in Italy
BMW’s Haslam finished on the podium at Monza last year on the S1000RR and is keen to repeat that finish with the much improved machine in Sunday’s two 18-lap races at the 3.
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Mixed fortunes for Haslam in Holland
In the opening 22-lap race Haslam, who started from seventh place on the grid, led before rain hit the 2.
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Second row in Holland for BMW's Haslam
"Generally I've felt pretty confident this weekend.
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Haslam 14th in Friday Assen action
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap Free Practice: 1m 38.
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Haslam searching for Dutch delight
BMW’s Haslam has taken three podium finishes from the last three years at Assen and is hoping to continue that run this weekend.
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Haslam gives BMW first double podium finish
Haslam, starting from fourth place on the front row of the grid, was forced to battle hard in both races as he dropped to sixth in the opening 21-lap affair before making his way forward to a podium finish.
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Front row for Haslam at Imola
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap Qualifying Practices: 1m 47.
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Sixth place for Haslam on Friday at Imola
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap Free Practice: 1m 50.
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Haslam chases Imola glory
Factory BMW rider Haslam ignored the pain of a broken leg and consequent surgery to finish in 12th and fifth places at Phillip Island, Australia four weeks ago.
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Successful Aragon test for Haslam
The test included the BMW factory team testing a new S1000RR engine specification, rear chassis settings and electronics.
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Haslam battles to brave finishes in Australia
The BMW rider crashed during testing at the 2.
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Third row for Haslam in Australia
Haslam completed 27 laps on Saturday, 12 in the second qualifying session and 15 in the free practice and recorded a best time of 1m 32.
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Haslam returns to track after surgery
Haslam had two screws inserted into a fracture of his right leg on Thursday and was able to return to action a little over 24 hours later.
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Haslam uncertain about season opener
Haslam had surgery on Thursday to have two screws inserted into the injury but swelling from the trauma of surgery may prevent the BMW factory rider from competing.
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Haslam prepares for surgery on Thursday
"I met with the orthopaedic surgeon earlier today and we've made a plan to get a couple of screws inserted," said Haslam on Tuesday.
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Haslam awaits further opinion after Phillip Island crash
Haslam crashed heading into the final corner of the Victoria state circuit after a highside which left him with a number of injuries including the broken leg and with both feet broken.
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Haslam happy after Phillip Island test
"We finished the third and final day in pretty positive mood," Haslam reported.
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Day two progress at Phillip Island
The 28-year-old reported further progress with the development of his S1000RR and with the specific set-up for the 2.
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Haslam "happier" after day one of Phillip Island test
"The opening day was good and we were able to confirm the areas we need to address in terms of our short term development ahead of the first round," said Haslam.
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New design Arai for Haslam and 25-year celebration
And, in addition to the new Drudi Performance design, Haslam will also carry a unique “25 years” logo for the 2012 season to commemorate his relationship with the world’s leading helmet manufacturer.
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Haslam prepares for UK dealer visits
Haslam will be at Wollaston BMW, Northampton on Friday evening, February 3 along with BBC commentator and ex-racer Steve Parrish.
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Successful Valencia test for Haslam
“It's been a long winter back home and I am definitely happy to be back on the machine," said Haslam.
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SPARKS total for 2011 more than £12,000
Haslam finished fifth in the 2011 World Superbike Championship, scoring 224 points, having pledged to pay SPARKS £10 per point from his season's efforts.
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Here's to 2012!!
All the best from Leon, family and team.
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Haslams have baby daughter
"Mum and baby are doing great," reported Haslam.
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Haslam SPARKS Classic golf event confirmed
Last year's celebrity-backed event raised £12,000 for the childrens charity with boxing legend John Conteh, actors Warren Clarke and Kevin Whately all joining Haslam, Troy Corser and many others from the motorcycling world.
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Testing concludes for Haslam in Portugal
“I am very happy," said Haslam.
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Successful Jerez test completed for Haslam and BMW
“This test went really well,” said Haslam.
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Haslam at NEC's Motorcycle Live Show
Haslam will be appearing on the exhibition stands of BMW and of his safety partners Dainese and Arai - along with visits to the event's main stage.
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Tough end to season for Haslam
In the opening race, Haslam – having qualified in 11th place – fought through to sixth place in the early stages of the 22-lap encounter but was unable to progress further and was eventually forced to settle for ninth place.
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Third row in Portugal for Haslam
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - qualifying practices: 1m 43.
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13th for Haslam on Friday in Portugal
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - free practice: 1m 45.
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Haslam looking for repeat performance in Portugal
Haslam returned to the podium on the BMW S1000RR with a third place at Magny Cours in France two weeks ago – his first podium finish since the Monza, Italy round in May.
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Haslam returns to podium in France
Haslam, starting both races from seventh place on the grid on his BMW S1000RR, dropped to ninth in the early stages of the first 23-lap race before fighting through the field to take third place with 10 laps to go and finish just 3.
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Second row for Haslam in France
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - free Practice: 1m 39.
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Haslam seventh in opening action at Magny Cours
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap - Free Practice: 1m 39.
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Haslam ready for Magny Cours battle
Haslam continues his chase for podium finishes and a first win on the BMW S1000RR in his debut season on the machine.
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Haslam bounces back from crash in Italy
Haslam started both 21-lap races from sixth place on the grid and in the opening encounter was seventh into the first corner, eventually claiming sixth place by the end of the opening lap.
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Second row for Haslam at Imola
Fastest lap - Qualifying Practices: 1m 48.
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Third for Haslam on Friday at Imola
Fastest lap - Free Practice: 1m 49.
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Imola challenge for Haslam
Haslam has finished in the top 10 in 16 of the 20 races so far this year, finished on the podium twice and recorded the fastest lap of the opening race at Imola last year.
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Haslam to remain with BMW for 2012 season
Haslam is in his first year with BMW and is currently fifth in the 2011 World Superbike Championship standings aboard the S1000RR.
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Fifth and ninth for Haslam in Germany
Having qualified in seventh place, Haslam was seventh heading into the first corner of the opening 20-lap race before progressing to fifth then running off the circuit.
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Haslam seventh on grid in Germany
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap, Superpole 3: 1m 55.
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Haslam 10th in opening qualifying
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap, qualifying Practice: 1m 56.
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Haslam aiming for German joy
The S1000RR rider has finished in the top 10 on 13 occasions from the 18 races so far in 2011 and is looking to conclude the season – the last four rounds, eight races – by challenging for BMW’s first win in the series.
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Fourth and eighth for Haslam at Silverstone
Leon Haslam:
Result; Race 1 - 4th / Race 2 - 8th:
“In race one I was really happy with the start.
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Haslam hoping for home success
Haslam is fifth in the Championship after two podium finishes and 12 top 10 finishes from the 16 races so far.
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Eighth and seventh at Brno for Haslam
“In today’s first race I had a good start.
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Haslam chasing Brno success
Haslam took 14 podium finishes last year and three race wins on his way to runner-up place in the World Championship and has so far taken two third place finishes, in Australia and Italy, in 2011.
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Haslam and Surtees at Goodwood
One of the highlights of the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed is the hillclimb up the world famous 1.
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Haslam and Casey take in Munich experience
The pairing, playing alongside two German television journalists, missed out on the prizes for the event but both enjoyed the 18-hole experience.
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Haslam and Casey team up in Munich
Haslam will play alongside Paul Casey, one of England's finest players, in the Pro-Am event prior to the BMW European Tour event at the Golfclub Munchen Eichenreid near Munich, Germany.
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Haslam grabs two top 10 finishes in Spain
Haslam battled through from row four of the grid in both races, holding 14th place for the early part of race one before easing into ninth place and a battle with team-mate Troy Corser in the closing stages.
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Fourth row of grid for Haslam at Aragon
Leon Haslam:
Qualifying Practice: 2m 00.
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Haslam 14th in Aragon Friday action
Leon Haslam:
Free Practice: 2m 01.
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Haslam hoping for Aragon success
Haslam took third place in the Australian opening round and repeated that at Monza in Italy last month.
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Haslam battles back from crash for fifth place
Having led in the early stages of the opening race, Haslam crashed out of fourth place on lap 10 of 24, breaking a foot and damaging wrist ligaments in the 120mph fall.
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Fifth place on Misano grid for Haslam
Leon Haslam:
Combined Qualifying Practices: 1m 36.
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Opening day 11th at Misano for Haslam
Leon Haslam:
Free Practice 1: 1m 37.
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Haslam SPARKS day at Wellingborough raises £8700
More than 120 golfers took part in the celebrity-packed day at the 18th century Harrowden Hall home of Wellingborough Golf Club.
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Haslam chasing Misano victories
Haslam is looking to add to his two podium finishes so far this year when he does battle in Sunday’s two 24-lap races around the 2.
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Tough time for Haslam in America
The BMW rider started from 12th place on the grid after a troubled two days of practice and qualifying and battled to eighth place in the opening 21-lap race.
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Third row for Haslam at Miller
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap QP2: 2m 06.
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Haslam battles through opening Miller action
Leon Haslam:
Fastest lap FP1: 1m 50.
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Haslam looking for USA victories
Although he finished second in the opening race last year he crashed out of race two, handing the lead of the World Championship to eventual winner Max Biaggi for the first time in 2010.
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Haslam grabs podium finish then crashes in Italy
The BMW rider was fastest in qualifying after Friday’s and Saturday’s action and eventually, after Superpole, qualified in sixth place on the grid aboard his S1000RR machine.
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Haslam starts from sixth place at Monza
Leon Haslam; Superpole - 1m 42.
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Haslam on top in opening Monza action
Leon Haslam, 1m 42.
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Haslam and BMW chase Monza glory
Haslam is fifth in the Championship and is confident the ever-improving BMW machine will be winning soon.
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Haslam suffers mixed fortunes in Holland
Haslam, starting both 22-lap races from 12th place on the grid, moved into eighth place by the first corner of the opening race and was into seventh by lap three when he crashed out.
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Third row at Assen for Haslam
Leon Haslam: 1m 36.
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Seventh place in opening Assen action for Haslam
Leon Haslam: 1m 36.
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Haslam chasing Assen repeat
Haslam, last year’s World Championship runner-up, grabbed third and second places at Assen in 2009 on the privateer Stiggy Honda Team machine before scooping a second place last year on the Alstare Suzuki.
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Haslam scoops fourth in Donington races
Haslam led both races but endured contrasting fortunes on his way to the fourth place finishes and to retaining third place in the World Championship.
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Front row at Donington for Haslam
Superpole: 1m 28.
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Sixth place for Haslam in opening qualifying
Free Practice: 1m 30.
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Haslam Aiming for Donington Delight
Haslam, last year’s Championship runner-up, finished in third place and then fifth in the two races at Phillip Island on February 27 and currently sits in third place in the World Championship.
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Haslam and SPARKS to share success in 2011
The BMW factory rider will give SPARKS £10 for every World Championship point he scores in 2011 in addition to supporting the charity with its popular golfing programme.
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Phillip Island painting proves popular
The painting, by Manx artist Alan Perkin, was commissioned to celebrate Leon's first ever World Championship win, the victory in the opening round and opening race of the 2010 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island in Australia.
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Haslam heads off road after opener
Haslam and team-mate Troy Corser joined the party for a day one trip from Phillip Island, up the Victorian Alps and ending the day in the picturesque town of Jamieson, close to Mount Butler.
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Debut podium for Haslam with BMW
Making his debut for the BMW factory team, Haslam started from the front row of the grid after qualifying in fourth place and rode a tough opening race to take third place for a fourth podium finish from the last five races at the coastal circuit near Melbourne.
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Front row for Haslam in Australia
"This is a great result," said Haslam.
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Haslam looking to repeat of Phillip Island success
Haslam, the runner-up in last year’s World Championship, begins a debut year with the BMW factory team hoping to emulate his previous successes at the Victoria state, Phillip Island circuit.
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Haslam completes final tests
"We had a few issues to resolve over the course of the two day test," explained Haslam.
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Haslam happy after day one
Haslam recorded the eight fastest time in the morning session and ended the day in ninth place overall at 1m 32.
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Haslam gearing up for final tests
The Phillip Island tests, for all of the World Superbike Championship teams, take place on Monday and Tuesday and will provide the final shakedown before the track action gets under in round one next Friday, February 25, at Phillip Island.
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Haslam happy after latest tests
"We were still focusing on electronics and worked on a set-up for this race track," explained Haslam.
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Haslam print captures debut victory
Winning Start has been painted by Isle of Man artist Alan Perkin and the limited edition run of 250 prints are already selling on the online store of Leon Haslam’s website; www.
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Leon and Oli tie the knot
The wedding was held in a picturesque Scandinavian church and the pair are set for a honeymoon in Borneo over the New Year holiday period.
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Haslam voted rider of the year by journalists
Haslam, the World Superbike Championship runner-up, received the trophy to join legendary riders such as Mike Hailwood and Barry Sheene as a recipient of the award.
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Commemorative print now on sale
The print, taken from the original painting by Isle of Man artist Alan Perkin, is from the opening round of the 2010 season and the first race of the Phillip Island event when Hasalm eventually pipped Michel Fabrizio by 0.
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Leon Haslam at Aragon
Leon Haslam captured in this video from Aragon Motorland in Spain during his second BMW test.
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Haslam looking to fresh start
"BMW have put absolutely everything in place to make the machine a winner so it's just a case of fully understanding, 100 per cent, a direction and a base setting," explained Haslam.
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Haslam takes second then 10th in France
The Alstare Suzuki Team rider was already guaranteed runner-up place in the World Championship after last week’s penultimate round at Imola in Italy but the 27-year-old Briton was determined to end the season in a successful manner.
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Haslam 10th in grid in France
Haslam, the 2010 Championship runner-up, goes into Sunday's 13th and final round of the Championship believing that wins and podium finishes are possible.
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Haslam 10th in opening Magny-Cours action
Leon Haslam - 10th, 1m 39.
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Haslam looking to finish Championship on a high
Haslam has secured runner-up place in the Championship and is now determined to add to his thee race victories of the year – in Australia, Spain and South Africa.
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Haslam joins BMW
Haslam, this year's World Superbike Championship runner-up, will test the BMW machine at Magny-Cours next week after receiving approval from Alstare Team owner Francis Batta.
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Haslam relased by Alstare Team
"This year has been incredible, my best," said Haslam.
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Eventful Imola ends with runner-up place for Haslam
Haslam needed to beat rival Max Biaggi to close the points gap and ensure the title went down to the final round at Magny-Cours, France next weekend.
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Front row start for Haslam at Imola
Leon Haslam - 3rd - 2m 08.
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Haslam third in opening qualifying at Imola
Leon Haslam - 3rd - 1m 48.
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Haslam aiming for Imola glory
Haslam is 58 points behind series leader Max Biaggi with four races - at Imola on Sunday and next week at Magny-Cours - and a possible 100 points remaining.
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Haslam recovering from German fall
Haslam fell on the opening lap of the first race in Germany and dislocated his right thumb and also tore the ligament from his left knee.
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Crash, podium finish and injuries for Haslam in Germany
Haslam also closed the gap to Championship leader Max Biaggi and now lies 58 points adrift of the Italian with four races and a maximum of 100 points still available.
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Haslam starts from fifth at Nurburgring
Leon Haslam - 5th; 1m 55.
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Haslam 11th in opening German action
Leon Haslam - 11th; 1m 56.
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Haslam targets joy in Germany
The Alstare Suzuki rider is determined to make up ground to Championship leader Max Biaggi as the pair head into the final six races – with 150 points available.
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Final showdown beckons for Haslam
Haslam is looking to pile the pressure on to Championship leader Max Biaggi and Alstare Suzuki-mounted Haslam believes the August break is exactly what he and his team needed.
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Haslam and Arai enjoy busy 2010
Haslam's Silverstone Arai was produced to raise money for the RAF Association and to commemorate 70 years since the Battle of Britain.
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Haslam ready for 150-point battle with Biaggi
Haslam heads into the final three rounds - at the Nurburgring in Germany, Imola in Italy and the French Magny-Cours finale - 60 points adrift of Max Biaggi in the title tussle.
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Haslam Thunder Road visit a success
Alstare Suzuki Team rider Haslam was on hand for interviews, autograph sessions and photos with the Thunder Road models as the day contributed £1000 each to local charity Ty Hafen and to childrens' charity SPARKS.
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Haslam returns to Brands Hatch
Haslam joined the celebrations as part of Suzuki's 25th anniversary of the GSX-R model and was accompanied at Brands Hatch by members of his Alstare Suzuki World Championship Team.
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Brands appearance for Haslam
Fresh from his Silverstone podium finish, Haslam will attend the Barry Sheene memorial function on Saturday before taking to the circuit on Sunday.
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Haslam heads to Wales and Thunder Road
In addition to Haslam's presence the day will feature Suzuki demonstrator rides, a wheelie competition, a dyno shootout and an all-day barbecue.
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Haslam meets World Darts Champion
Fordham is a keen fan of the World Superbike Championship and during his visit to Silverstone took in a game of darts with Haslam and a visit to to the grid prior to the start of the races.
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Haslam returns to podium at Silverstone
The round also signalled a return to the podium for the Alstare Suzuki Team rider after missing out on a top three finish in the previous round in the Czech Republic.
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Haslam fifth on Silverstone grid
Leon Haslam; 5th place; 2m 05.
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Solid first day for Haslam at Silverstone
Leon: 8th place; 2m 06.
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Haslam hoping for home success at Silverstone
A run of three lowly finishes in the last four races has left Haslam determined to get back on the podium at his home round this Sunday.
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Leon Haslam hosts media and sponsors lunch
Haslam has a partnership agreement with the Sports Bar and Grill chain of themed restaurants and also has a replica GSXR-1000RR race machine on display in the Marylebone venue.
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Fun build-up to Silverstone for Haslam
Haslam's activities start today with a visit to The Rocket Centre in Blackburn, Lancs.
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Haslam in charity golf action
The event was hosted by former footballer Sir Trevor Brooking and among those present were Tim Brooke-Taylor, comedians Russ Williams and Aaron James, former Wimbledon goalkeeper Dave Beasant, BBC presenter Chris Hollins and cricketer Mark Ramprakash.
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Leon in GSX-R action at Snetterton
Haslam was on-track for much of the day and joined with both customers and media in attendance, all guests of Suzuki GB.
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Brno disappointment for Haslam
Haslam struggled throughout practice and qualifying to get his machine and Pirelli tyres dialled into the undulating Brno circuit.
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Haslam 14th on Brno grid
Leon Haslam: 14th; 1m 59.
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Lowly 17th for Haslam in Brno
Leon Haslam: 17th; 2m 01.
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Haslam aiming for Brno victories
Despite continuing his run of achieving a podium finish in every round this year, Haslam is now 37 points behind series leader Max Biaggi but believes he can narrow that gap in Sunday’s ninth instalment of the 13-round World Championship.
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Haslam ends Imola test third fastest
Haslam finished the two days with the third fastest time and, despite the crashes, remained in optimistic mood for the next round in Brno, Czech Republic on July 9-11 and for the remaining five rounds of the World Championship.
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Haslam on top on opening day at Imola
Haslam's best lap on Tuesday was 1m 47.
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Tough day for Haslam at Misano ends with podium finish
Haslam struggled with electronics gremlins throughout most of the weekend at Misano, leading to engine braking and clutch problems.
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Leon seventh on Misano grid
Leon Haslam - 7th; 1m 36.
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Haslam third in Misano opening action
Leon Haslam: 3rd; 1m 36.
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Haslam looking for Misano success
Haslam finished second in the opening race of the American round three weeks ago then crashed out of the second race that day, losing the Championship lead to Max Biaggi.
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Mixed fortunes for Haslam in America
Haslam, celebrating his 27th birthday, was heading for third place in the opening 21-lap race before luckless race leader Carlos Checa of Spain retired with two laps remaining, promoting Haslam to second place.
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Fifth again for Haslam
Haslam was also fifth, heading the second round of the grid, two weeks ago in South Africa and the week before that at Monza in Italy.
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Haslam fourth in USA
Leon Haslam - 4th; 1m 48.
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Haslam hoping for American glory
Haslam finished third and first in the two races at Kyalami a fortnight ago and leads the Championship by 15 points heading into the American round of the series.
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Phillip Island celebratory piece available
The piece is titled "Triple First" and captures Leon's first race for Alstare Suzuki, a career-first pole position followed by his first ever World Championship race win.
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Haslam wins in South Africa
The third and first place finishes for the British rider also extended his lead in the Championship to 15 points and extended his run of a podium finish in all six rounds of the Championship.
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Haslam backing England World Cup bid with Arai
The 19th World Cup Finals gets under way in four weeks, in South Africa, and the carefully-assembled artwork includes Haslam’s own adaptation of the English nation’s three lions crest – first used in the 1100s by King Henry II and synonymous with King Richard I “The Lionheart” in the late 1100s.
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Second row for Haslam in South Africa
Leon Haslam - 5th; 1m 37.
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Haslam fifth on Friday at Kyalami
Leon Haslam - 1m 38.
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Haslam looking for success in South Africa
Alstare Suzuki Team rider Haslam leads the World Championship by a slender three points following yesterday’s fifth round at Monza and the British rider remains in confident mood heading to the undulating 2.
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Haslam fourth then second at Monza
Alstare Suzuki rider Haslam went from his fifth place on the grid to lead the opening 18-lap race before being out-paced on Monza’s long straights by eventual winner Max Biaggi and then losing out in the thrilling battle for podium finishes to eventually cross the line just 0.
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Haslam fifth on grid at Monza
Haslam, 1m 42.
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Haslam in fifth on opening day at Monza
Leon - 5th; 1m 45.
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High speed battle beckons for Haslam at Monza
Alstare Suzuki Team rider Haslam leads the World Championship by 20 points after race wins in Australia and Spain and a total of six podium finishes from the eight races so far.
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Mixed fortunes in Holland for Haslam
A first race front tyre puncture cost the Alstare Suzuki Team rider valuable Championship points as he dropped from an early fourth place to 19th before being forced to fight through to his eventual 11th place after the 22 laps.
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Haslam fourth on grid at Assen
Haslam starts from fourth place for the third successive round and is looking to repeat his double podium display at Assen a year ago.
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Haslam fourth on Friday at Assen
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Haslam looking for Dutch delight
Alstare Suzuki Team rider Haslam leads the World Championship by 18 points after race victories in the Australian opener and 10 days ago in Spain and has taken five podium finishes from the six races so far.
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Haslam at West London Suzuki
Haslam will be present from 11am to 3pm at one of the UK's leading dealerships who are also offering everyone attending the chance to win a limited edition GSX-R750.
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