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As the 2023 MotoGP campaign draws to a close, pre-season testing in WorldSBK will be in full flow next week with two tests spread across four days at Jerez.
Jonathan Rea, after his debut with Yamaha in the post-season test at Jerez, will continue testing for the Japanese manufacturer. He will have two days of testing on Monday and Tuesday to try out new parts for the R1. His teammate, Andrea Locatelli, will also be joining him. During the second test on Wednesday and Thursday, Honda will be showcasing their new 2024 bike with Iker Lecuona, Xavi Vierge, and test rider Tetsuta Nagashima. Kawasaki will have their official factory lineup with Axel Bassani, Alex Lowes, and test rider Florian Marino. And finally, the PETRONAS MIE HONDA duo of Tarran Mackenzie and Adam Norrodin will participate in the second test, with Norrodin experiencing his first taste of WorldSBK action.