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Leon Haslam makes British Superbike return with Kawasaki

Leon Haslam makes British Superbike return with Kawasaki

The British rider, 38, had been exploring his options in a range of series since losing his factory Honda WSBK ride to Spanish rookie pairing Iker Leucona and Xavi Vierge for 2022.

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A reunion with Kawasaki, with which he won the 2018 BSB title before moving to WSBK with the marque, had been mooted for the 38-year-old veteran.

While there was a possibility to remain in WSBK aboard a satellite ZX-10RR riding for the Pedercini Racing squad, Haslam has elected to return to domestic competition instead and chase a second crown in BSB with Kawasaki outfit Lee Hardy Racing.

“I’m super excited to be back in the British Championship and also to be back with Kawasaki,” said Haslam, who is embarking on his third BSB stint. “It’s been a tough few years racing in the world championship, so it’s going to be great back in front of my home crowd once again!

“I am really confident in the team that Lee Hardy and everyone has put together for the season and the support that…

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