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Sylvain Guintoli says it was a “bit of a shock” to get back on a BSB bike at the Donington Park test.
Sylvain Guintoli returned to a BSB bike at the Donington Park test and admitted it was a bit of a shock for him.
Even though Guintoli rode in BSB in 2017, he hadn’t competed in the British Championship for almost 10 years, facing a challenge with the series’ specific technical regulations.
The Frenchman filled in for Davey Todd at the BMW-supported 8Ten Racing team due to Todd’s Daytona 200 injuries.
Guintoli expressed his excitement about the unique riding style in BSB with the lack of traction control, adjusting to control the bike with just the throttle.
Throughout the day, Guintoli and the team focused on tweaking the bike setup and electronics to enhance their understanding of the BSB package for a stronger start to the season.
Despite transitioning from a recent endurance test, Guintoli appreciated the opportunity to gather insights from Peter Hickman’s setup, collaborating to improve the overall project.
