P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sam Lowes out of Spanish WorldSBK despite front row qualifying
Sam Lowes has been ruled out of the Spanish WorldSBK due to being declared unfit after qualifying on the front row during Superpole. Lowes struggled visibly in the garage following his single run during the session. As confirmed by WorldSBK, Lowes was deemed unfit after Superpole, with other riders moving up in the standings as a result. Consequently, Alex Lowes will now take the last spot on the front row for Race 1, potentially finishing sixth in the riders’ standings due to his brother’s absence. Despite his struggles, Sam Lowes had expressed a desire to compete, citing difficulties with his ribs affecting his race pace. Ultimately, Lowes’ health concerns led to his withdrawal from the event.
