World Superbike: Alex Lowes Returning To Action – Roadracing World Magazine

Lowes Heads Again Into Monitor Motion

KRT rider Alex Lowes will rejoin his official Kawasaki WorldSBK squad and the brand new Ninja ZX-10RR for a two-day winter take a look at on the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto on 19 and 20 March.

Having injured his shoulder in a coaching accident in February Lowes has now recovered to participate in what will likely be his first low season take a look at since final November. Jonathan Rea, having efficiently accomplished his personal take a look at at Portimao lately, won’t journey on the forthcoming Jerez classes.

Now getting into his second season with Kawasaki, Lowes gained a WorldSBK race on the earlier mannequin of Ninja ZX-10RR race bike, scoring three additional podiums in 2020. Lowes has already had his first on-track contact with the 2021 Ninja however after extra growth work on the general technical package deal previously few months Alex may have a number of advances to judge at Jerez.

With a better revving engine and enhancements to each entrance and rear aerodynamic designs the 2021 Ninja ZX-10RR has already confirmed itself in testing. Now Lowes has the possibility to get to know the machine once more in its newest type as he eases himself again into motion.

Jerez is all the time a preferred winter testing location, because the 4.423km lengthy observe options quite a lot of corners that permit groups to check many facets of machine set-up. It’s scheduled to be the host venue of the eighth spherical of the championship this 12 months, between 24-26 September.

The most recent WorldSBK calendar replace contains the affirmation of a supported take a look at for all groups at Montmelo – between March 31 and April 1 – with the primary points-scoring championship race now going down at Motorland Aragon, in northern Spain, between 21-23 Could.

Alex Lowes, acknowledged: “I can’t wait to get again on the bike. It’s been a tricky few weeks, with my arm in a sling for 4 of them, however I’m working onerous to construct the muscle tissue again round my shoulder. Fortunately I’ve been in Barcelona and spending numerous time with the staff and all of the mechanics. Now we simply wish to be again on the observe making ready for the 2021 season collectively. It’s going to be enjoyable! Our essential goal is to proceed our programme from the November checks.”

Guim Roda, KRT Staff Supervisor, acknowledged: “We didn’t initially plan to have this Jerez take a look at however as a result of Alex couldn’t make the earlier one we agreed to hitch with HRC for 2 days, to present him the chance to set some laps and get into his rhythm for the subsequent massive checks at Montmelo. He has been working for the previous months to get sturdy in his shoulder after his little flat observe coaching crash; taking the time to ensure the shoulder recovers nicely. It merely takes time to ensure all of the ligaments and muscle tissue are in good situation. The climate seems to be like it’ll be with us so let’s hope we are able to make a profitable take a look at collectively. Johnny won’t journey at Jerez this time as we’ve got a take a look at ban limitation of ten days per rider. We have already got some data with him from Jerez, so he’ll keep in Barcelona, coaching for the Montmelo checks on the finish of this month.”