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The second European test of the WorldSBK 2026 preseason has been moved as a result of bad weather in Portugal.
Due to bad weather in southern Portugal, WorldSBK’s second test of 2026 has been rescheduled.
The final European test of the 2026 World Superbike preseason at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve on 28–29 January has been cancelled as the region has been affected by severe weather conditions.
Ducati and BMW, the organizers of the test, have both cancelled their participation. BMW had also planned its season presentation event in Portimao for 27 January, but it was also called off.
BMW has now opted to conduct its test session in Valencia with riders Miguel Oliveira and Danilo Petrucci as part of a pre-arranged track day, but this will not serve as an official test.
The inclement weather has disrupted the teams’ preparations, with the previous week’s test in Jerez already affected by rain, leading to slower lap times than usual.
Various manufacturers and riders, including Honda, Yamaha, Bimota, and Kawasaki, are also facing challenges due to the adverse weather conditions affecting their preseason testing plans.
