WorldSSP king Kenan Sofuoglu will remain with the Puccetti Kawasaki team in 2018 after signing a new, one-year deal.

The Turk, who has won every race he has entered this season, joined Kawasaki in 2012 and has taken three titles with the manufacturer.

“Firstly I would like to say a big thanks to Kawasaki. They see me like ‘their’ rider and they said that they would be very happy for me to stay in WorldSSP and keep winning on their bike. From my side, I have a very good connection with Kawasaki and especially Racing Manager for Europe, Steve Guttridge. He is one of the best people I have ever worked with in my career,” he said.

“When he brings anything to me I do not have to think about it. The Kawasaki Puccetti Racing team is another reason I want to continue, as I am really enjoying my racing and they are doing a great job. They make my bike ready to win. All of these reasons have lined up perfectly to let me continue racing and enjoy my riding.

“The bike gives us what we need to win races and it has proved itself at the highest level. Right now we are taking 100 per cent from the bike. With all of these things together I am happy to race again with this package.”