P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Lowes realistic about French WorldSBK chances, qualifying “important”
Alex Lowes faced challenges with the new Bimota KB998 at Magny-Cours, a track he enjoys on the WorldSBK calendar. Despite this, he managed to get in plenty of running on a dry Friday, finishing sixth in the afternoon session and feeling pleased with his work. Lowes expressed his contentment with the day’s progress and his anticipation for the races after the summer break. However, he acknowledged the need to improve his pace to match competitors like Sam Lowes, Toprak Razgatlioglu, and Nicolo Bulega. Lowes emphasized the importance of qualifying and race starts, aiming to close the gap by refining the bike’s settings, particularly focusing on enhancing braking performance.
