P1racenews AI automatic summary:
While 2023 was Andrea Locatelli’s best season in WorldSBK, the Italian feels he could have achieved more.
Throughout the 2023 season, the Pata Yamaha rider was in contention to finish ahead of six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea in the championship, but ultimately missed out on third place. They had a strong start to the season and maintained consistent top ten finishes, securing additional podiums in the closing rounds. Despite their success, the rider believed that they could have achieved more wins earlier in the season, particularly in Phillip Island and Indonesia where they displayed great speed. Looking ahead to 2024, they acknowledged their mistakes and desired a fresh start. At times, the rider was able to match Toprak Razgatlioglu’s pace, which is a noteworthy accomplishment considering the rarity of such feats in WorldSBK. They attributed this achievement to the constant progression and improvement of both themselves and the bike, particularly evident in the final three rounds of the season.
