Andrea Locatelli will get his first taste of a home WorldSBK race this w⛄eekend, as Misano plays host to round three. 

Locatelli’s progression between Aragon and Estoril was an impressive one as he too♚k his first top five finish in just his second weekend. 

𒀰Locatelli was one of a f💜ew riders to test at Misano during the pre-season, which could be important given many of the riders will be trying out the newly resurfaced layout for the first time.

Speaking ahead of Friday’s FP1 session, Locatelli said: "It’s very nice for me to return on track at Misano in Italy – it’s the home race for me and it’s always♛ nice because we can also have some fun during the weekend. 

"It’s important to hꦦave some balance! I am feeling good because we had a really good race 2 at Estoril. I understand more about the bike and the setup that helped me to make another step."

Locatelli's race pace has been the big reason for his four points finishes - all came in the longer races - but extracting the most in qualifying is where the Italian feels he need🍌s toꦑ improve.

"I am sure that with this we can do very well at Misano because we have been improving every race. Also Superpole qualifying will be important and I want to improve and to u൩nderstand the best way to get maximum performance on the Q tyre," added Locatelli.  

"Of course the aim is to try to be in the front group and try for a good result because our way now is to improve every race and I know tꦕhe Mi💧sano track very well. We will see, but we’re ready."