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Sam Lowes will “be a pain in my ass” in the 2026 WorldSBK season, says Alex Lowes.
Alex Lowes expressed that his brother, Sam Lowes, will be a tough competitor in the 2026 WorldSBK season, calling him a “pain in my ass.”
Both Lowes brothers have been racing in the World Superbike series since Sam joined the Marc VDS Ducati team in 2024, setting up the third season where they will compete against each other.
After a Moto2 career that began in 2014, Sam Lowes made a late move to WorldSBK at age 33, contrasting with Alex Lowes’ earlier transition from BSB to World Superbike.
Despite their different career paths, both brothers showed podium potential in 2025 with Sam earning five rostrum finishes and Alex securing four podiums for Bimota.
Looking ahead to 2026, Alex aims to achieve a shared podium with his brother Sam, emphasizing the need to work hard together to fight at the front of the grid.
