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MotoGP race winner Miguel Oliveira feels a position outside the top-10 in WorldSBK is all he can expect at the moment.
Former MotoGP rider Miguel Oliveira expressed his understanding that he may only reach the fringes of the top-10 in WorldSBK, remaining slightly over a second behind the leading pace. At the Phillip Island test on January 16, Oliveira finished 11th, trailing Nicolo Bulega by 1.2 seconds. Despite his successful MotoGP career, where he claimed five wins with KTM, Oliveira admitted that moving to WorldSBK might not yield immediate success, acknowledging a lack of proper pre-season preparation due to weather-impacted tests. Although currently outside the top positions, Oliveira remains optimistic, focusing on gaining experience and understanding his new bike to make steady progress. With a positive outlook, he aims to be fully prepared for upcoming race weekends through continuous adaptation and refinement of his riding style and setup.
