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Axel Bassani says the safety at Balaton Park is “not the perfect situation” ahead of the Hungarian WorldSBK.
Bimota WorldSBK rider Axel Bassani has expressed concerns about the safety of the Balaton Park circuit, which will host the Hungarian WorldSBK event this month. The circuit, set to bring Hungary back to the World Superbike calendar after almost three decades, has received mixed reviews from riders in both WorldSBK and MotoGP. During testing in June, HRC MotoGP test rider Stefan Bradl criticized the track layout, while KTM MotoGP test rider Pol Espargaro had a more positive view. Bassani, one of the riders who tested the track, found it challenging due to its small size, lack of long straights, and high track temperatures. He highlighted safety issues, such as walls being too close to the track and tight corners, which could pose risks to riders. Bassani acknowledged the difficulty of overtaking on the circuit and emphasized the need to race there to truly evaluate its suitability for competitive events.
