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Jake Dixon was one of several WorldSBK riders forced to make do with wet weather during the Portimao test.
The wet weather during the Portimao WorldSBK test limited the teams’ chances to work on bike development, forcing some riders, like Honda rookie Jake Dixon, to ride despite the conditions.
Dixon, who had faced challenges adapting from Moto2 to World Superbike due to crashes and bad weather in previous tests, used one of his testing days to finish third-fastest in wet conditions in Portugal.
He expressed satisfaction with the progress made on understanding the Honda CBR1000RR-R in the rain, crediting the team’s hard work.
Focused on bike balance and riding position due to limited testing opportunities, Dixon emphasized the importance of overall bike balance and comfort in his riding position.
Looking ahead to the final preseason test in Australia, Dixon stressed the need to continue the work, enjoy the process with the team, and keep moving forward in each race.
