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New Ducati signing Iker Lecuona crashed during WorldSBK testing in Portugal.
Iker Lecuona remained positive after crashing during World Superbike testing in Portimao. The final European preseason test took place on 28-29 January, with rain affecting both days in Portugal and in Jerez on 21-22 January. Despite low mileage due to the weather, the factory Ducati team performed well with Nicolo Bulega finishing ahead of Lecuona on day two in Portimao. Lecuona described his crash at turn eight as a valuable learning experience and necessary to discover the real limit with the new bike. Despite the challenging conditions, Lecuona was satisfied with the progress made during the test, focusing on improving the bike’s settings for different grip levels. Overall, he felt more prepared for the upcoming races in Australia following the productive testing sessions in Portimao and Jerez.
