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Andrea Locatelli took part in the Jerez WorldSBK test without Tom O’Kane, instead working with Remy Gardner’s crew chief.
For the 2024 WorldSBK season, O’Kane will be Locatelli’s crew chief, but he is still currently on MotoGP duty until after the Valencia weekend. Locatelli had to get a new crew chief after Pata Yamaha moved Andrew Pitt to Jonathan Rea’s side of the pit. In the meantime, Locatelli worked with Damiano Evangelisti during the recent two-day test in Jerez. Despite the unfamiliarity, Locatelli had a good relationship with Evangelisti and felt he helped them make improvements. On the other hand, Rea is working with his new crew chief Pitt, and Locatelli believes that their friendship and Pitt’s experience as a rider will greatly benefit Rea.
