MotoGP: Anthony West seeking confidence boost

Aussie Anthony West has admitted he is struggling for confidence after a tough start to the 2008 MotoGP world championship.

The factory Kawasaki rider had a torrid time adapting to the new ZX-RR during winter testing and his poor form continued at the season’s opening race when he finished outside the points in Qatar.

Looking to steer his campaign back on track in this weekend’s Spanish MotoGP, Anthony West said: “I really wasn’t happy with my performance at Qatar.

“Riding around at the back isn’t why I’m here and I need to get it together. My confidence was shot when I crashed a couple of times and, after that, I never really found my pace.

“My main aim is essentially to raise my game.

“I need to have more faith in the bike and the set up, especially when it comes to turning it in to the corners. This is a weak spot for me, of sorts.

“Still, I’m really looking forward to the Jerez race. I really want to prove myself and I’m hoping this is where I can start doing that.”