Ducati’s Dominance in Doubt: WorldSBK Team Battles Reliability Hurdles at Phillip Island Test

Ducati's Dominance in Doubt: WorldSBK Team Battles Reliability Hurdles at Phillip Island Test

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Sam Lowes suffered a bike problem on the opening day of the Phillip Island WorldSBK test.

Ducati’s new Panigale V4 R WorldSBK bike encountered a technical problem on the first day of the final preseason test at Phillip Island. This issue affected Marc VDS rider Sam Lowes, who experienced a stoppage during the morning session, then went on to finish the day as the third-fastest rider but also had a crash in the afternoon.

Lowes mentioned that the team would need to address the technical problem overnight and was not overly concerned about the crash. He highlighted that as it’s a new bike, such things can happen, and the team would investigate the issue for the next day.

Moreover, Lowes explained the circumstances of his turn four crash, attributing it to being a little too deep and wide in the corner while testing a new front tyre compound. Fortunately, the crash didn’t result in significant damage to the bike or any issues.

He also mentioned a tyre complication at the test, where the better tyre available wasn’t going to be used during the race weekend due to shipping issues, making tire management a crucial factor during the test. Lowes acknowledged the need for time to adjust to the new bike but felt confident about making progress in the upcoming sessions by focusing on improving front-end feeling and agility.

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