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Andrea Locatelli says his feeling “is not really amazing” after the final WorldSBK preseason test of 2026.
Yamaha WorldSBK rider Andrea Locatelli expressed concerns about his performance after the final preseason test at Phillip Island. Despite ending the test as the third-best Yamaha, he felt he was “a bit in trouble” being almost 1.6 seconds slower than the top time set by Nicolo Bulega. Locatelli, who was the best Yamaha rider at Phillip Island last year, acknowledged the team’s struggles at the circuit while facing fierce competition from Ducati and other manufacturers. He highlighted issues with the track’s bumps affecting his performance and stressed the importance of finding solutions before the race weekend. Locatelli remains optimistic, focusing on maximizing the potential of the harder tyre allocation and aiming to improve his own performance to overcome the challenges ahead.
