On the WorldSBK take a look at in Jerez in January, the monitor floor was damp for the primary day of the 2026 take a look at, however it was a possibility for Danilo Petrucci and Miguel Oliveira.
Each riders might be using the BMW M1000 RR for the primary time within the 2026 World Superbike season, and after struggling dry climate on the Jerez take a look at final November, the climate on the primary day of testing in January gave them the chance to problem the bike in moist circumstances for the primary time.
It was an eventful day for Danilo Petrucci. Though he beat the quickest time by 1.2 seconds, he additionally suffered a crash.
“To be sincere, it wasn’t the perfect day weather-wise, however it was good to lastly get some laps on the brand new bike,” the Italian instructed WorldSBK.com.
“It was my first time using within the moist and I’ve to say it was simple to journey and it’s a very good bike even within the moist. I felt good straight away and was really main the timesheets on a regular basis.
“I felt actually good within the moist (once more) so I’m actually glad.
“Sadly, I crashed, however I used to be nonetheless the quickest so I am glad. I hope the climate might be higher tomorrow.”
Petrucci’s crash occurred on the closing nook. He defined that it was as a result of the entrance tires had been too chilly.
“It was my first lap on a brand new set of tires,” he stated. “However there have been robust winds and loads of water on the monitor, so perhaps the tires weren’t prepared. Perhaps the entrance tires weren’t that sizzling and weren’t in excellent situation.
“However anyway, what’s necessary to me is the great emotions I’ve, and I’ve to be glad.”
Miguel Oliveira had equally constructive first impressions of the BMW in moist circumstances, however this was his first time using Pirelli tires in moist circumstances.
“It was my first expertise using a BMW bike on a moist street,” he instructed WorldSBK.com.
“In the long run, we had some constructive leads to half a day. Definitely the pace and the texture of the bike had been already fairly excessive for us.
“I felt actually good and on the finish I used to be in a position to end a couple of laps with a great feeling and no crashes, so it was a purpose that I may obtain in half a day.”
Moreover, he added: “We tried to determine a base setting within the moist, but additionally at the very least attempt to use Pirelli race tyres, as we had by no means had them earlier than.
“It was a little bit of a ‘first expertise’ for me, however at the very least I acquired a great bass setting, slightly little bit of electronics, which is simply regular while you’re new to a scenario like this.”
