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Between BSB races, Peter Hickman headed to Spa for a six-hour endurance race with the Dunlop test team.
Peter Hickman participated in a six-hour endurance race at Spa between BSB races in September with the Dunlop test team, calling it a “completely blind” experience of tyre testing. Riding a BMW S1000 RR, described as a “stock-to-Superbike hybrid,” he tackled the challenge a week after the Donington BSB race where he returned following his Isle of Man TT crash. Despite the competitive atmosphere in Belgium, Hickman emphasized that tyre testing isn’t about lap time but rather about feel and adaptation to the tyre’s characteristics throughout the stint. He highlighted the importance of providing feedback based on his experience during the race, noting that riding in a competitive environment offers unique opportunities to test the tyre’s performance in realistic conditions. The collaboration between riders like Hickman and engineers from Dunlop ensures a comprehensive evaluation process that combines subjective feedback with objective data, essential for the continuous development of motorcycle racing tyres.
