P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WSBK has been pretty entertaining even with Alvaro Bautista, Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea dominating the scene. But the ‘new’ World Superbike era started with none of them winning at Phillip Island – so how well does that bode for an open 2024?
During the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Alvaro Bautista, Toprak Razgatlioglu, and Jonathan Rea dominated World Superbike, with only one non-‘big three’ win in 72 races. Despite some thrilling battles in late-2023, the era of these top riders seemed to establish a consistent pattern. However, the recent off-season changes promised a shift in this formula. The new era of WSBK began at Phillip Island without a ‘big three’ win, hinting at a potential transformation in the series. With surprising victories by other riders like Bulega, Locatelli, and A. Lowes, the leaderboard has seen a shake-up. Bautista’s performance at Phillip Island, marred by crashes and challenges, raised questions about his adaptability to new regulations and competition dynamics.
