P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sam Lowes was a combined total of 0.3 seconds away from a podium at the Czech WorldSBK, but feels it was a “positive weekend”.
Sam Lowes faced a tough time at the Czech WorldSBK event in 2024, but he bounced back at Most last weekend, vying for the podium and securing three top-six finishes. Despite starting third, he impressively finished fourth in both Sunday races, trailing Danilo Petrucci. Lowes commended his improved starting position after the Superpole Race and recognized the quicker pace compared to the previous day.
As the front runners pulled away, Lowes dueled with Petrucci, with the Italian ultimately edging him out by a small margin. Despite narrowly missing the podium in all races, Lowes was content with his performance given his prior crash and injury. This successful weekend followed positive showings at Assen and Cremona, giving Lowes confidence heading into future races at tracks he is more familiar with.
Overall, Lowes acknowledged the progress made by his team and the competitiveness of the Ducati package, expressing his determination to continue improving and challenging experienced riders like Petrucci.
