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Danilo Petrucci says the Balaton Park asphalt had “two ruts” when he rode there in June.
Ducati’s Danilo Petrucci expressed concerns about the asphalt at the upcoming Hungarian WorldSBK circuit at Balaton Park, slated for July 25–27, citing safety as a crucial factor.
The event at Balaton will signify the return of World Superbike to Hungary after last being held at the Hungaroring in 1990.
While Petrucci appreciates venturing to new tracks eager to host WorldSBK, he emphasized the need to prioritize circuit safety.
Although raising concerns about the asphalt conditions, Petrucci acknowledged the circuit’s commitment to rectify any issues before the race weekend.
Given Balaton’s predominantly slow-speed corners and chicanes, Petrucci pondered about his competitive prospects on the stop-and-go track but expressed satisfaction with his overall race management approach.
