Monster Yamaha Tech 3’s British champion James Toseland was in high spirits at Wednesday’s event get together in Vienna, prior to the Cardion AB Czech Republic Grand Prix, he confirms that he must replicate the same form he has shown recently at Donington prior to the short break if he is able to stay in MotoGP.

The Yorkshireman claimed a year best result of sixth place at home but still sits at 12th in the rankings and must come forward over the next final seven events this year to maintain form for his Yamaha bosses.

In the precedings to the Czech action he comments, “I didn’t want the summer break, I wanted to go straight from Donington to Brno to keep the momentum going. I’ve had a tough start with some crashes and injuries in the winter tests and it’s nice to see things coming together again now. I need it to come together to keep my job in MotoGP.”

On the more detailed aspects of competition Toseland says, “In Brno, the bike always seems to be going slowly because the track is so fast and so wide and it’s a lot different to riding at Donington. With the undulation, the final hill up to the last chicane, it is probably one of the most undulating tracks other than Laguna Seca. It is one that everybody enjoys, it’s a real rider’s track.”

On another note with the inviting atmosphere in Vienna on Wednesday where the build up to the weekend began, he adds, “The people here, with it being a week day, it’s an amazing turn out, unbelievable. Brno has always a good crowd too, I have been there with Superbikes and MotoGP and they really love their motorcycles so it’s a great place to go.”