BOLTON’S Jason Kenny insists it is his London 2012 preparations – not a retrospective World Championship lap of honour – that tops his agenda at this weekend’s UCI World Cup.

Kenny will wear the world champion’s rainbow jersey for the first time at the Olympic Velodrome after the original individual sprint winner, France’s Gregory Bauge, was banned for drug infringements.

However, the Bolton star believes there are bigger fish to fry than any sartorial concerns at this weekend’s event, which doubles up as the test event for London 2012.

The world’s best are converging on London for what is the penultimate chance for Kenny to go head-to-head with his rivals for an Olympic place.

“It’ll be special, racing in the jersey on Sunday,” said Kenny. “But it doesn’t really change anything as far as we’re concerned now.

“We’re so close to the World Championships and that’s our main focus now. We’re deep in our preparations.

“It’ll be special to wear the jersey and hopefully I’ll be at the sharp end in the sprint.

“I’m hoping it’ll feel special – I’ve never worn one before.

“I think every race is important. There are two major ones now. There’s the World Cup and then the World Championships in April.

“It’s not long until the Olympics.

“This is obviously a big one, being on the same track as well. It’ll be interesting to see what happens.”

The 23-year-old from Farnworth is in a shoot-out with four-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy for the sole GB individual sprint spot for London 2012.

The Bolton ace edged his illustrious rival into third, now second following Bauge’s drug infringement, at last year’s World Championships, but admits his more experienced and consistent rival has had the edge in 2012.

“My form is coming back now, so, hopefully, I’m starting to get a bit more pure speed back after a pretty slow start to the year “I’m pretty happy with where I am now and hopefully I’ll be at the sharp end in the sprint.”