P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Yamaha is “still a long way to arrive where we want to be” despite progress at a recent WorldSBK test.
Xavi Vierge, who recently tested at Misano on 20–21 May, acknowledged that he and Yamaha are still far from their desired performance level in WorldSBK.
Despite initially impressing with consistent top-10 pace at Phillip Island and Portimao, Vierge has struggled in more recent races compared to his teammate Andrea Locatelli.
The Misano test was crucial for Vierge, allowing him to make up for lost track time from the rain-affected preseason testing and to work on various aspects of his performance.
Vierge expressed satisfaction with the progress made during the two-day test, particularly in optimizing race and soft tire performance.
Meanwhile, Locatelli also faced challenges during the test due to a technical problem but managed to find a good rhythm on used tires.
Both riders are looking forward to the upcoming races, with WorldSBK returning to Misano for the Emilia-Romagna Round on 12–14 June after this weekend’s Aragon Round on 29–31 May.
