P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sam Lowes is expecting an “interesting” opening to the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Sam Lowes mentioned that the beginning of the 2026 WorldSBK round “could be interesting” due to the weather affecting the preseason testing. The rain during the winter World Superbike tests limited the amount of dry running teams and riders could complete. Consequently, many riders are behind on their testing programs. Lowes emphasized the importance of the final preseason test at Phillip Island and anticipates the opening round to yield some surprising results. Despite the challenging testing conditions, Lowes expressed confidence in his Marc VDS team and Ducati to provide him with a competitive motorcycle. He acknowledged the frustration of the limited track time but remains optimistic about the potential of the new bike.
