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Miguel Oliveira says WorldSBK’s race weekend format is harder to adapt to after his move from MotoGP.
Miguel Oliveira finds WorldSBK’s race weekend format more challenging to adapt to following his transition from MotoGP. The GP paddock veteran mentions the altered race structure in MotoGP after the introduction of Sprint races in 2023. In MotoGP, the schedule includes three practice sessions, qualifying, a Sprint, and the main race, while WorldSBK consists of three practice sessions, Superpole, two full-length races, and a half-distance race. Oliveira acknowledges that WorldSBK gives a more intense Sunday experience with a short warm-up, followed by two races, which he is still getting used to. Despite the hectic Sunday schedule, Oliveira appreciates the opportunity to experiment more due to the different qualifying criteria in WorldSBK, allowing him extra time for fine-tuning. Oliveira finds the race preparation in WorldSBK “more relaxed” compared to MotoGP, as he can focus on setting up the bike without the pressure of needing to secure a top 10 qualifying spot.
