P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani have differing views on the potential of the Bimota KB998 at the French WorldSBK.
Ahead of the WorldSBK French Round at Magny-Cours, Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani shared their thoughts on how the Bimota KB998 will perform at the French track, with Lowes expressing optimism and Bassani raising concerns about the stop-start nature of the circuit.
Lowes, looking forward to the weekend, highlighted his past success at Magny-Cours and the track’s layout, which he believes could be advantageous for the KB998.
He mentioned the enthusiastic French fans, the variable weather, and the track’s mix of tight corners and fast sections that he enjoys and has had good results on.
Lowes also noted the recent test at Aragon as beneficial for preparing for the final part of the season and expressed the goal of fighting for podium finishes with a good feeling on the bike.
In contrast, Bassani mentioned the challenges posed by the circuit’s stop-start sections for the Bimota, emphasizing the need to adapt and maximize points scoring opportunities throughout the race weekend at Magny-Cours.
