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WorldSBK rookie Alberto Surra revealed he will “assume nothing” is set ahead of his championship debut at Phillip Island.
“WorldSBK rookie Alberto Surra is entering his championship debut at Phillip Island with a mindset of ‘assuming nothing’ is set.
Surra, signed with Motocorsa Ducati to replace Ryan Vickers for the 2026 WorldSBK campaign after debuting in WorldSSP in 2025.
Being one of six rookies this season, Surra faced challenges due to rain affecting testing, but he gained confidence in wet conditions.
Despite the difficult start, Surra expressed satisfaction with improvements during testing in Jerez and Portimao.
He highlighted the differences between Moto2 and Superbike, stating the need for more time to adapt to dry conditions and bike settings.
Surra’s focus is on continuous improvement as he prepares for his debut race weekend at Phillip Island following further testing in Australia.”
