Tom Sykes – 2013 World Superbike Champion
Tom Sykes is back with a vengeance! After losing last years title by only 1/2 point, he won this years title by 23 points and looking comfortable. The only downside was that Kawasaki did not win the construction title, that went to Aprilla.
Tom Sykes should not feel aggrieved about the team standings as he could only beat what was in front of him. Tom Sykes said on his website TomSykess66.com:
“Words cannot describe how I feel. I am very level headed but since Magny Cours there are moments where my mind started dreaming. When I was dreaming I had goose bumps and it was magical to even dream I could be world champion. But that was maybe 2% of what I am feeling now after winning the title. In race two it was my intention to do well, even though it would be difficult to top race one as all my energy had kind of gone after the first one. I hoped to be closer to the front but I did not expect to win. I think this was just Eugene’s race, although my Ninja ZX-10R was working very well. All things considered I have to be very happy today. World Champion, podium in the races and it has been an absolute pleasure to race with these guys this year. It was good for the championship that it got decided at the final round again, especially at this beautiful circuit, with these great fans. My team is mostly Spanish so it is a home round for them. The championship win has not fully sunk in yet but it will do soon, I’m sure.”
TOM SYKES KAWASAKI 447
EUGENE LAVERTY APRILIA 424
SYLVAIN GUINTOLI APRILIA 402
MARCO MELANDRI BMW 359
CHAZ DAVIES BMW 290
DAVIDE GIUGLIANO APRILIA 211
MICHEL FABRIZIO HONDA 188
LORIS BAZ KAWASAKI 180
JONATHAN REA HONDA 176
JULES CLUZEL SUZUKI 175
LEON CAMIER SUZUKI 132
AYRTON BADOVINI DUCATI 130