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Andrea Locatelli says Yamaha has to wait until 2026 before it can know if its WorldSBK developments have worked.
Yamaha will have to wait until 2026 to evaluate the success of its WorldSBK developments for the upcoming season, according to rider Andrea Locatelli.
During the Jerez World Superbike test in November, Locatelli showed promising results, topping the timesheets on day one and finishing fourth on day two as Yamaha focused on resolving rear grip and turning issues from 2025.
Working with new crew chief Giulio Nava for the first time, Locatelli expressed positivity towards the new bike adjustments and improvements made during the test days.
However, the real test for Yamaha’s developments will come in January when testing resumes, as the specific track conditions during the November test could have influenced the results.
Locatelli remains cautiously optimistic about the progress made, emphasizing the need to wait for further testing in January to confirm the effectiveness of the changes on different tracks.
