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Miguel Oliveira says he was hit by a gear shift issue in the Australian WorldSBK Superpole Race.
Miguel Oliveira explained that a gear shift problem caused him to drop to 18th place in the Australian WorldSBK Superpole Race and encounter other challenges throughout the weekend.
Due to an electronic issue, he couldn’t complete a lap in Superpole after a crash, leading to starting from the back in Race 1 and the Superpole Race.
Despite these setbacks, Oliveira managed to finish eighth in Race 1 and was on track for a top-nine finish in the Superpole Race, but the gear shift problem worsened on the final lap, resulting in the 18th-place finish.
Reflecting on his progress, Oliveira acknowledged his improved speed and handling, expressing confidence in fixing his qualifying performance for future races.
