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WorldSBK: Fire still burns, but ‘one of the secrets to racing is being realistic’ - Tom Sykes
2013 WorldSBK champion Tom Sykes has not lost hope of challenging for victories although ‘one of the secrets to racing is being realistic’, says the Puccetti Kawasaki rider.
Portimao WorldSBK Test: Iker Lecuona: ‘We’re still lacking something’ as gap to top teams remains
Although Iker Lecuona ‘felt much better’ at the two-day WorldSBK test in Portimao, the Honda rider remains concerned by the gap to the leaders.
Portimao WorldSBK Test: Dominique Aegerter: “Braking from 300km/h is something I need to get used to”
Despite finishing his third WorldSBK test earlier this week, two-time WorldSSP champion Dominique Aegerter remains surprised by the braking prowess of his Yamaha R1 which is ‘something I need to get used to’, says the Swiss rider.
Portimao WorldSBK Test: Danilo Petrucci slower with new tyre - ‘this is quite a big problem’
WorldSBK rookie Danilo Petrucci admits he’s ‘still looking for the correct riding style’ after finishing 2.4s down on world champion Alvaro Bautista in Portimao.
Portimao WorldSBK Test: Jonathan Rea: ‘Pace at the front is incredible, even faster with race solutions’
Jonathan Rea was one of four riders to break the existing Portimao WorldSBK lap record during this week’s two-day test, but how that was achieved might be the biggest surprise…
Portimao WorldSBK Test: Four riders under lap record as Alvaro Bautista tops test
Alvaro Bautista finished the Portimao WorldSBK test fastest despite a turn seven crash, while Jonathan Rea, Michael Ruben Rinaldi and Toprak Razgatlioglu also went underneath the existing lap record.
Alvaro Bautista destroys Portimao WorldSBK lap record, on MotoGP pace
Alvaro Bautista’s stunning performance at the Portimao WorldSBK test has continued during the final day after smashing the lap record on race tyres.
WorldSBK: Remy Gardner ‘happy with gap’ to leaders, but ‘we still struggled with SCX tyre’
On a day where the Portimao WorldSBK lap record came close to being broken, Remy Gardner signalled his intent by finishing as the fastest rookie by over five tenths.
Portimao WorldSBK Test: ‘You should improve and we did not’ - Michael Ruben Rinaldi at a loss over lack of qualifying pace
Quickest on day-one of the Portimao WorldSBK test despite failing to improve with a qualifying tyre, Michael Ruben Rinaldi remains at a loss for his lack of performance over one lap.
Bradley Ray ‘didn’t feel a million miles away’ after making WorldSBK debut in Portimao
One of two WorldSBK rookies making their first appearance of 2023 - the other being MIE Honda rider Eric Granado - Bradley Ray made a solid start aboard the Motoxracing Yamaha as he finished 2.7s down on Michael Ruben Rinaldi.
Michael Ruben Rinaldi fastest on opening day of Portimao WorldSBK test
After finishing second in the opening session of the day, Michael Ruben Rinaldi went one better in the afternoon to end day-one of the Portimao WorldSBK test quickest.
FIRST LOOK: Toprak Razgatlioglu, Andrea Locatelli unveil 2023 Pata Yamaha WorldSBK machine
Toprak Razgatlioglu and Andrea Locatelli have unveiled their 2023 Pata Yamaha WorldSBK machine, as pre-season testing continues at Portimao.
FIRST LOOK: GRT Yamaha unveil 2023 WorldSBK machine for Remy Gardner, Dominique Aegerter
GRT Yamaha have officially taken the covers off their 2023 WorldSBK machine as Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner get set for their second pre-season test of the year.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Portimao WorldSBK test
Less than a week after the opening WorldSBK test of 2023 at Jerez, the action ramps up again with another two-day test at Portimao, beginning on Tuesday.
WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona: ‘I made one of my best saves ever’, bounces back after ‘braking’ issues
Iker Lecuona has ended the opening WorldSBK test of 2023 in a ‘much happier’ place after brake issues throughout day-one saw him struggle to unlock the Honda's true potential.