CARL Fogarty zooms back into World Superbike action in today's first practice session at Monza before Sunday's race.

The 29-year-old Blackburn ace has been practicing hard on his Honda RC45 after a bumpy start to the season.

But he is hopeful of getting it right on the straightforward Monza circuit, similar in layout to Donnington.

Burnley biker Neil Hodgson is also looking forward to two good performances at Monza.

He returns after injuries sustained from his fall at Donnington six weeks ago.

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