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Alvaro Bautista’s former WorldSBK crew chief Giulio Nava has begun life at Yamaha.
The Jerez WorldSBK test this week is Giulio Nava’s first opportunity to work with Andrea Locatelli at the Pata Yamaha team after years with Alvaro Bautista.
Nava, who helped Bautista win two World Superbike titles, replaced Tom O’Kane as Locatelli’s crew chief following Bautista’s move to Barni for 2026.
Locatelli expressed satisfaction with the progress made on day one of the test and praised Nava’s technical expertise and communication.
Having adapted to Nava’s setup changes, Locatelli ended the day as the fastest rider, showcasing the positive impact of their collaboration.
Stefano Manzi, the WorldSSP Champion, also shared his thoughts on the Yamaha R1 setup during the November test, focusing on building familiarity and fine-tuning the bike for his upcoming World Superbike campaign with GRT next year.
