Tom Sykes ‘pleasantly surprised’ by WorldSBK return at Jerez
The 2013 world champion made his WorldSBK return in the shape of a 🌳private test at Jerez, where only Kawasaki and BMW were in ac♈tion.
His return to WorldSBK action also meant a first appearance aboard ZX-10𒐪RR machinery since 2018, after Sykes left the factory KRT team to join BMW.
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What was expected to be a t💃wo-day test at the Spaniash circuit instead became a half-day on day-two as poor weather conditions affected running.
While 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Jonathan Rea closed out the test fastest courtesy of 🅠the only sub 1m 40s lap, Sykes was just over a second off his former team-mate.
Speaking to , Sykes said: “It was nice to be on familiar territory. The test itself, honestly? I was talking to a friend before the test and he asked me my expectations. I gave him my answer, and we went past that ans𒈔wer.
“I am really happy, to be honest, because all things considered, it was really nice to get to work with all the Kawasaki Puccetti Racing team to start the r🎉elationship. And just really try to understand some key points.
“Unfortunately, there was a bit of disturbance from tra🙈ck conditions. The test was very compressed but, honestly, I was pleasantly surprised with the end result.
“From here we know we have got a clear plan🔯. Overall, we know💦 where we can work forward now. I am happy and looking forward to more time with the team and track time with the bike in the next test.”
Sykes was one of four riders that took part in the test, with 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Scott Redding and 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Alex Lowes being the others to see their fir🌸st pre-se💝ason action.
The next time Sykes or any Kawasaki rider will be in action will be next year, however, one test remains before 2022 iಞs over which is on December 13-15, as Honda and Yamaha will be in action at Jerez.
