P1racenews AI automatic summary:
One thing has been pointed out as a surprise to Miguel Oliveira about his debut WorldSBK test.
Danilo Petrucci and Miguel Oliveira recently got to try out the BMW M1000 RR WorldSBK bike for the first time at the Jerez test, and one interesting observation was made by Oliveira during the experience. Petrucci was approximately 0.4 seconds slower than Michael van der Mark on the first day, who is now BMW’s World Superbike test rider. Oliveira, coming from MotoGP to WorldSBK and from Michelin to Pirelli tires, was also 0.4 seconds behind Petrucci in lap times.
Shaun Muir, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad Team Principal, mentioned that Petrucci’s performance was in line with their expectations on the opening day. Both Petrucci and Oliveira showed promising progress during the test, with Petrucci focusing on bike balance and braking characteristics, while Oliveira adjusted to the different parameters of the Pirelli tires.
Muir highlighted that Oliveira was taken aback by the speed of the M1000 RR, compared to MotoGP bikes, and both riders were impressed with the bike’s electronic package, particularly the engine brake characteristics. The riders were pleased with the smoothness and performance of the package and left the test with valuable feedback and areas for further improvement. Overall, the team aims to build on the positive start and continue their preparations for the upcoming season during the preseason testing.
