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Axel Bassani says a good performance in Superpole has been the key to his better race result at the Czech WorldSBK.
Axel Bassani attributes his top-five finish in Race 1 at Czech WorldSBK to a strong Superpole performance.
After a promising start in Australia with two podium finishes, Bassani struggled to crack the top-10 in Europe until his recent fifth-place finish in Most.
Bassani emphasized the importance of a good Superpole performance, as starting from the back in Superbike races makes it challenging to gain positions.
His seventh-place qualifying at Most set the stage for his fifth-place finish, earning valuable points and showcasing his and the team’s hard work.
Despite chasing fourth-placed Garrett Gerloff for most of the race, Bassani was unable to make a move after having to adjust his strategy due to running off track at a chicane.
Although he pushed hard to catch Gerloff, the Bimota rider ultimately finished in fifth, acknowledging Gerloff’s strong pace and his own limitations in overtaking.
