Huddersfield racer Tom Sykes is happy that he is making progress in the 2015 World Superbikes Championship.
The 2013 world champion recorded two fifth place finishes in round four in Assen and dropped to fourth in the overall rankings.
However, he is hopeful that he can make ground in the next round at Imola on May 10.
“We had a better performance in qualifying at this round and at the beginning of the races I feel comfortable,” said the 29-year-old, who recorded his 25th career Superpole at the Dutch circuit.
“I think that has shown in the last couple of rounds. We are definitely starting to make progress and we have had various changes in rear set-up this weekend with very similar outcomes.
“I definitely feel that I have a clearer understanding of where we are, and my crew chief feels the same.
“I know I can run with the guys, but at the last third or half of the race we cannot stick with the leading guys in some aspects.
“We know what we need to do and I am confident in where we can improve.
“We will move on to the next race in Imola but before then we will pinpoint a few things.”
