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Miguel Oliveira admits it will take time to adapt to racing in WorldSBK ahead of his debut season in 2026.
Miguel Oliveira is preparing for his debut season in WorldSBK, acknowledging that it will require some time and patience for him to adapt to the new environment. After being in the grand prix circuit since 2012, this move signifies a significant change in his career, involving a different bike, team, tires, and paddock. Oliveira expressed his excitement and motivation for this new chapter, emphasizing the challenges of adapting to various technical aspects and a new racing style in World Superbike. Despite the adjustments needed, Oliveira believes that with the support of his team, he can quickly reach a competitive level. While not setting concrete goals for 2026, he aims to progress race by race and meet the high expectations set by his team, the current World Champions. Recent testing sessions in Portimao and upcoming tests in Jerez will further prepare Oliveira and his teammate Danilo Petrucci for the upcoming season.
