For Axel, 2024 was not an easy year because he went from a private team to an official one, and he not only had to change bike and team, but also mentality and working method. The rider from Veneto tells us how he has changed and become a different person. Despite his maturation the results did not come as he had hoped, but probably because the level on Superbike rose more than he did. In a factory team you always have to give 120% and he was not used to that. He also continues to have some problems in qualifying and that makes his races more complicated.

Bassani is an intelligent and straightforward guy and he confirmed this when analysing the world of racing, a difficult environment, so much so that even in Superbike 90% of the riders have to pay to race, or rather have to contribute to the team's budget. Also very clear was his opinion on the introduction of ‘old style’ tracks on the calendar, which are beautiful and fascinating, but must also be safe. Chapter Bimota: when he signed with KRT he did not know that a new bike and a new brand would arrive. A great unknown to be faced with confidence. 

Some opinions on his opponents. Petrucci is a worker and a friend, Iannone was good at being competitive after a 4-year break. Bulega and Toprak. Axel expected Nicolò to do well. After all, he is a very good rider, in an official team with the best bike of the lot, while the Turkish....fa simply another job.

Motocorsa and Rinaldi in serious trouble. A project that has never taken off, perhaps because they are two very strong characters that cannot get along. And speaking of difficulties, let's talk about Rea: it's not easy to change bikes and teams. And I know something about that