Spaniard Carlos Checa is resetting his season as he focusses on Donington Park this weekend.

Althea Racing Ducati’s Carlos Checa has admitted he will try to forget about his Phillip Island victories as he focuses on the Donington Park round of World Superbike this weekend.

Checa had the best weekend of his Superbike career at that opening round, topping the time sheets in every session, before securing pole position and a fantastic double race win.

Now attention turns to Donington, which did not feature on the 2010 Superbike calendar, meaning that Checa hasn’t yet faced the challenge of this track on board the 1198.

His recent performances on the Ducati inspire confidence and so, although the UK round will not be easy, the Althea Racing Team is determined to rise to expectations.

“I like the Donington track, I’ve not been lucky there in the past but that’s been a consequence of the races, nothing to do with the track itself,” Spanish star Checa said.

“I want to forget the past and pretend the wins at Phillip Island never happened, in the sense that we’ll start this weekend with the same program and the same determination as ever, as if it were the first race of the season.

“It’s a track where top speed doesn’t count much and could therefore be good for us. Of course our rivals are numerous, because as well as the usual suspects, Biaggi and Haslam, there will also be other Brits who are historically fast when riding at home.

“We just have to hope that it’s not too cold there but, all in all, I feel optimistic and am ready.”