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Miguel Oliveira was forced to start last for his WorldSBK debut after an “issue” in Superpole.
BMW rider Miguel Oliveira made an impressive debut in the WorldSBK race by climbing from last to eighth place at the Australian round. He had to start from the back of the grid due to an electronic issue that prevented his bike from restarting after a crash in Superpole.
Despite the setback, Oliveira showcased determination and skill as he made clean passes and learned from his experience on the track during Race 1. He acknowledged the missed opportunity caused by the crash in qualifying but remained positive about the lessons learned for future races.
Throughout the race, Oliveira engaged in a close battle with his teammate Danilo Petrucci, ultimately finishing eighth while Petrucci took the tenth spot. Oliveira saw this as a valuable learning experience, observing Petrucci’s strengths and strategies on the track.
Looking ahead to the next race, Oliveira set his sights on improving his position in the Superpole to secure a better grid position for Race 2. While acknowledging the challenge of moving up from 21st to the top-nine, he remained determined to be competitive and make aggressive overtakes to achieve his goal.
