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Alvaro Bautista says the increased confidence he’s enjoyed at the Dutch WorldSBK was originally found three weeks ago.
Former WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista had to wait three weeks for a “reward” for his work in Portimao, struggling to find a good feeling aboard the new Ducati Panigale V4 R since moving to the Barni Spark team. His performance in round two at Portimao was lackluster, finishing ninth in the first two races before crashing out of Race 2. However, at Assen, he showed improvement, finishing fourth in Race 2 after securing his best qualifying position of the year. Bautista attributed his better results to work done three weeks prior at the Portuguese Round, allowing him to make significant progress with bike setup and his own feeling during the races. Despite facing challenges in track position and weather conditions during the race in Assen, Bautista remained competitive and focused on optimizing his performance, showcasing resilience and determination in adverse conditions. He acknowledged the importance of continuously adapting and improving in the competitive World Superbike Championship.
