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Alex Lowes says he had “no grip on the rear” in the wet Race 2 at the Australian WorldSBK.
After finishing third in the Superpole Race at the Australian WorldSBK, Alex Lowes expressed disappointment for not finishing Race 2. Unfortunately, he crashed out in the closing stages of the second full-distance race at Phillip Island while aiming for fourth place. The crash was attributed to a setup decision made before the race affecting his rear grip. Despite the incident, Lowes expressed relief for being okay and viewed the weekend positively as he was able to compete at the front. He was proud of his Superpole Race podium finish and noted significant bike changes that led to his success. Looking ahead to the Portuguese Round in March, Lowes is eager to continue improving and is optimistic after their strong performances in winter testing.
