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Yari Montella reveals what he “learnt” during the rain-hit WorldSBK test in Portimao.
Yari Montella, the second-year rider for the Barni Ducati WorldSBK team, shared his insights from the Portimao WorldSBK test. Despite focusing on the updated Panigale V4 R, his main takeaway was not related to the bike.
Being the sole Barni Ducati rider present, Montella rode on the second day of the rainy test as his teammate Alvaro Bautista did not participate. The adverse weather conditions in Portugal made it challenging for Montella, who finished 12th on the time sheets while primarily assessing the bike’s components rather than aiming for fast laps.
Reflecting on the Portimao test, Montella highlighted the difficulties posed by rain, wind, and low temperatures, affecting the bike’s grip and stability on track. With the limited dry track time, the upcoming Australia test gains significance for Montella to explore the bike’s capabilities further.
Despite the weather challenges in Europe, Montella looks forward to the Australian test in hopes of better conditions to push the boundaries of the new Panigale V4 R and refine his riding style in preparation for the championship.
