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Josh Brookes admits he is a way off from where he wants to be ahead of this year’s opening BSB round.
Josh Brookes has admitted missing a significant amount of performance after the BSB preseason tests. Despite efforts to address corner entry issues with the Honda Fireblade, he still feels far from his desired performance level. Brookes acknowledged some progress but emphasized the need for more improvement, especially in one-lap speed. He noted the challenge of balancing enhancements in different areas to create a competitive package. The Australian rider finds some characteristics of the Honda’s reactions to setup changes surprising and frustrating, disrupting the testing process. Brookes remains optimistic but recognizes the work needed to challenge at the front of the BSB grid.
