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Tito Rabat and Ivo Lopes will line up for MIE Honda at the UK WorldSBK.
MIE Honda has announced the addition of two new riders, Tito Rabat and Ivo Lopes, to their UK WorldSBK team at Donington, replacing Tarran Mackenzie. Rabat, the former Moto2 World Champion, will race aboard a Honda in World Superbike for the first time, bringing previous experience with a Fireblade in ESBK.
Rabat expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Donington round, acknowledging the challenge of adapting to a new bike without prior testing. He is determined to make the most of this opportunity and aims to improve with each session.
Ivo Lopes will substitute for Zaqhwan Zaidi at the UK Round due to Zaidi’s commitments in the Asia Road Racing Championship. Lopes, grateful for the chance, plans to quickly learn the Donington track and support the team as best as he can.
Despite lacking experience at Donington, Lopes is prepared to work hard and give his best effort in the upcoming race weekend.
