Your right, an American made sport bike getting 10th in a WSBK practice is nothing to be proud of. They should pack up immediately and close up shop....
Canepa is a great addition. I guarantee you the only way he will finish last is if he crashes. Top 13 for sure, maybe a top ten here n there. EBR is greatly improving not only their bikes, but the choice in riders as well. As Rossi and Burgess made hugely known, it's just as much rider as it is bike.