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Iker Lecuona says he is able to be fast on the Ducati World Superbike without pushing
Ducati World Superbike rider Iker Lecuona emphasized he made minor adjustments to his bike during the Jerez test, focusing on electronics and base set-up to boost his confidence without overreaching limits.
After four years with Honda, the former KTM MotoGP rider joined Ducati’s factory team in World Superbikes this season.
Lecuona, who finished sixth in the rain-affected Jerez test, discussed the crash at Turn 5 and his progress in tuning the Panigale V4 for better performance.
Despite the crash due to track conditions, Lecuona expressed satisfaction with the team’s work, noting gradual improvements and increased speed.
He highlighted the Ducati’s inherent performance, allowing him to focus on learning the bike and maximizing speed without pushing to the limit.
Lecuona’s goal is to continue understanding the bike and extract its full potential without exceeding boundaries, aiming for further progress in upcoming races.
In conclusion, he remains optimistic about the future and looks forward to seeing how his efforts will unfold.
