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Axel Bassani says he doesn’t “know what to expect” from the Bimota KB998 at the UK WorldSBK.
After six rounds in WorldSBK, the Bimota KB998 has scored a podium and a front row in the production-derived championship, sparking optimism in Axel Bassani regarding the bike’s performance at new circuits leading up to the upcoming UK WorldSBK race weekend.
Bassani, who secured the KB998’s front row at Misano recently, expresses uncertainty about what to anticipate at the seventh round in 2025 at Donington Park.
Despite reservations, Bassani holds a positive outlook for dealing with the unknown, stating that past performances at new tracks with Bimota have been favorable.
Teammate Alex Lowes, anticipating his home race, remains cautious not to set overly high expectations, but believes in the progress of the Bimota project, particularly after their recent podium finish at Misano.
Looking ahead to the UK WorldSBK event, both Bassani and Lowes aim to build on their recent successes and leverage the strengths of the Bimota KB998 in potentially challenging conditions.
