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Somkiat Chantra says he tried a MotoGP-esque approach to electronics setup on his Honda WorldSBK debut.
Somkiat Chantra made his WorldSBK debut with Honda at the recent Jerez test and incorporated MotoGP elements into his electronics work. Jake Dixon also debuted with the Honda HRC World Superbike team at the same test, having moved from Moto2. Despite crashing three times, Dixon described it as a significant learning experience.
Chantra, on the other hand, progressed steadily and ended up 10th-fastest, focusing on electronics settings similar to MotoGP. He expressed the differences between MotoGP and WorldSBK in terms of control. Chantra’s overall impression of the test was positive, focusing on familiarization with the new championship, bike, and tires rather than peak performance.
Looking ahead to the rest of the preseason, Chantra aims to gain more experience with the CBR1000RR-R and Pirelli tires to improve his braking and confidence on the bike. He believes increased track time will enable him to push further in the upcoming year.
