Sam Lowes enjoyed a very strong Catalunya Worl💯dSBK test as ꦡhe finished fourth on day-one and seventh on the second day of action.

But more impress🍃ive 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 on both days created big margins between riders, therefore Lowes’ effort was a good one.

The Duca🎶ti rider is enjoying a very 𝔉good start to 2024 after making the move from Moto2.

A multiple time race winner in Moto2, Lowes is beginning to look like a podium threat even at this early juncture in his Superbike care💝er

Aboard a bike that certainl൩y has the capabilities to do that, Lowes 🌊himself has high expectations following the two-day test and is expecting to be competitive in Barcelona.

“༒This 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 days because our🐻 mai♔n focus was preparing as much as possible for the race here next weekend. 

“We’🐟ve got a lot of data to analyse that w൩ill help us understand where we can be even stronger, but I feel we are going to be competitive.

“I did a time attꦇack on a soft tyre, and we can improve in thaඣt area. I need to gain more experience in terms of how much you can push with the fresh rubber in qualifying.

“Everyth⛎ing is still very new for me in WorldSBK, but I feel we can improve and take another step next weekend in the races.”

Sam’s brother Alex currentl🐠y leads the championship standings following his double race win at Phillip Island.