Bimota’s Alex Lowes was “like an enormous child” throughout Jerez World Superbike testing, however the climate restricted his driving and prevented him from specializing in making an attempt out new elements.
The 2026 World Superbike season is simply over a month away from the opening spherical, with testing beginning this week in Jerez.
The 2-day take a look at on Wednesday and Thursday was severely affected by dangerous climate, with many of the taking part riders having restricted driving.
Alex Legal guidelines was second on the finish of Thursday’s run as he prepares for his second season of racing underneath the Bimota flag.
By the ultimate day, circumstances had improved sufficient to suit on slicks, however the British rider was solely in a position to full 16 laps, and solely briefly tried out the brand new fork.
“Oh, sadly we had some dangerous climate,” he informed the official World Superbike web site.
“This afternoon, I used to be lastly in a position to placed on slick tires and get on the monitor.
“It was actually laborious for me to exit as a result of I had been ready all week. I felt like an enormous child.
“It was nonetheless actually, actually enjoyable. Aside from that, I did not have sufficient laps to essentially get right down to enterprise.
“I believe I solely did 16 laps, so it wasn’t sufficient laps to essentially begin specializing in the brand new elements.
“So, I’m pleased to be on the market, however I’m additionally a little bit pissed off that I couldn’t do extra work.
“For this run I used to be simply beginning to check out the brand new Showa entrance fork, however after I arrived at Flip 6 it was raining.
“I had an preliminary feeling after a couple of laps, nevertheless it wasn’t one thing I might choose whether or not it was good or dangerous.
“Electronics are continually evolving on World Superbikes.
“So I attempted some issues with the electronics and it felt actually good. I rapidly regained the sensation I had in November.”
World Superbike testing continues subsequent week in Portimao, with Lowe’s hoping the climate will enhance and permit for extra helpful monitor time.
“We hope for higher climate in Portimao to substantiate the elements we need to use at Phillip Island,” he mentioned.
“If the climate is good, I will attempt to do extra laps.
“I will enhance how I really feel on the bike. I’ve modified the bike loads since I used to be final right here (Jerez) and since I examined right here in November.
“The sensation of the brand new bike is excellent, however we now have solely examined it on this new monitor to this point, so we have to attempt the brand new set-up on the brand new monitor. It might be nice if we might hold the identical feeling, however that is not going to occur. If it rains each days in Portimao, I’ll journey within the rain.”
“General I did not get many laps, however I am actually pleased to be again working with the workforce. Let’s examine what occurs subsequent week.”
