Sam Lowes enjoyed a very strong Catalunya WorldSBK test as he finished fourth on day-one and sev✅enth on the second day of action.

But more impressive than his finishing position was the time separating him from top spot ﷽as Lowes was just seven tenths down on both days. 

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That might seem like a lot, however, the pace set by Nicolo Bulega ﷺon both days created big margins between riders, therefore Lowes’ effort was a good one.

The Ducati rider is enjoying a very good start to 2024 after 🌊making the move from Moto2.

A multiple time race winner in Moto2, Lowes is beginning to look like a podium thre�𝓰�at even at this early juncture in his Superbike career

Aboar🦋d a bike that certainly has the capabilities to do that, Lowes himself has high expectation💞s following the two-day test and is expecting to be competitive in Barcelona.

“Thiꦉs whole test has been really positive,” began Lowes. “I did a lot of very good laps and I’m really happy with our performance.

“The team did a great job over the two da🅷ys because our main focus was preparing a🐻s much as possible for the race here next weekend. 

“We’ve got a lot of dat🦋a to analyse that will help us understand where we can be even stronger, but I feel wꦚe are going to be competitive.

“I did a time attack on a soft tyre, and we can improve in that area. I need to gain more expe🦄rience in terms of how much you can push with the fresh♉ rubber in qualifying.

“Everything is still very new for me in WorldS🍃BK♊, but I feel we can improve and take another step next weekend in the races.”

Sam’s brother Alex currently leads the championship standings following his double race win at Phiဣllip🍨 Island.