WSBK: Biaggi rules out wild-card WSBK return

Max Biaggi says he won't come out of retirement for a handful of wild-card races, despite his increased workload with Aprilia in recent weeks
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Two-time champion Max Biaggi has ruled out making a return to the Wor🥂ld Superbike Championship in 2015, insisting he is focused only on testing duties.

The Italian retired after his second WSBK title in 2012, but has maintained a relationship with Aprilia Racing and has embarkeওd on a handful of testing ဣoutings, most recently in Portimao and Jerez.

Helping the manufacturer with its World Superbike and burgeoning MotoGP ef♐fort, Biaggi's increased presence in recent months had raised speculation that he may be considering a return to the series with a handful of wild-card outings on the RSV4.

🌳However, the Italian 🌺has refuted those claims, insisting he has no interest in returning to racing and is happy with his current role.

"I'm sorry to say this but I won't be doing any wildcard ride this year," he added. "I am just a test rider so my goal is to put in as many laps as possible while evaluating new components and settings for both the MotoGP and World S👍uperbike motorcycles."

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