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Alvaro Bautista thinks he has made progress in the area that has held him back most in WorldSBK recently.
Two-time WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista has identified improvements in one aspect of his racing that previously hindered him. Despite being third on the all-time World Superbike wins list, he hasn’t secured a victory since Aragon 2024. Bautista’s racing pattern typically involved a slow start and strong finish, a trend accentuated by the introduction of minimum weight rules in 2024. Following his move to the Barni Ducati team in 2026, Bautista showed progress at Assen, displaying swifter performance in the opening laps of races. Despite finishing fourth, Bautista expressed satisfaction with his consistent performance over the weekend and the positive impact of modifications made to his bike.
