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Josh Brookes says he “expected” Ducati to be immediately fast with its new bike in BSB.
Josh Brookes expected the immediate performance of the updated Ducati Panigale V4 R in BSB. The V4 R was updated for this season with a new swingarm, engine changes, and a refreshed aerodynamics package. Despite missing the first test, Nitrous Competitions and PBM topped the test at Oulton Park, with Kyle Ryde fastest and Scott Redding second. Brookes expressed no surprise at the speed of the new bike, given the caliber of the teams and riders in BSB. BSB returns to Oulton Park on 2–4 May for the opening round of the 2026 season.
