Alex Lowes says Scott Redding’s BMW machine ‘can’t be that bad’ after witnessing his better rear grip during Race 2 of the British WorldSBK round.
After falling short in his attempt to claim a first WorldSBK podium in Misano, Danilo Petrucci made the most of his brilliant pace at Donington Park to do just that.
Alex Lowes felt he rode well for a trio of sixth places at his home Donington Park World Superbike round as the ‘Kawasaki characteristic’ left him in a spin.
Alvaro Bautista returned to winning ways in Race 2 of the British WorldSBK round, while Danilo Petrucci claimed his maiden podium after overcoming Jonathan Rea.
Toprak Razgatlioglu wins his second WorldSBK race of the season after getting the better of Alvaro Bautista and Jonathan Rea in the Superpole Race at Donington Park.
Kawasaki and Alex Lowes have come to an agreement on a contract extension that will see him line-up alongside six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea for a fifth consecutive season.
Winner of the famous race in 2019, Kawasaki Racing Team have decided not to enter this year’s Suzuka 8 hours, as the focus has shifted solely towards WorldSBK.
Alex Lowes says he and six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea are ‘pushing to the limit every time we ride this bike’ but that more needs to come from the team if they want regular podiums or better.