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Sam Lowes has called the Ducati Panigale V4 R ‘beautiful to ride’ after making his WorldSBK appearance at the Jerez test.
Despite poor weather conditions on Monday, British rider Sam Lowes was able to test the Pirelli tyres on Tuesday and gain valuable experience. Lowes, who transitioned from Moto2 to World Superbike with the Elf Marc VDS team and Ducati machinery, acknowledged the need to adapt his riding style to the Superbike-spec bike. However, he was highly satisfied with the test, as the Ducati proved to be rider-friendly and instilled confidence right away. Lowes expressed his appreciation for his new crew, who provided guidance on areas he needs to focus on while also acknowledging his strengths. He praised the speed and performance of the Panigale V4 R, the current dominant bike in World Superbike, and is already eager to compete in 2024, believing that he can be competitive with room for improvement. Lowes expressed gratitude to the team and Ducati for making the test possible and is now looking forward to a short break before gearing up for the 2024 season.
