This first day of WSBK testing in Portimao was not a revelation for Danilo Petrucci like the one experienced in Jerez, a week earlier. On the contrary. The latter was confirmed this feeling also detected in Spain that there was a way to go before taming his Ducati. Petrux should have started working on the 2023 version, but it will be the last day. He therefore worked on the previous vintage, with humility and respect for his machine which he wants to make his accomplice...
Danilo Petrucci found himself outside the top 10 and a good distance from the leader of the first of the two days of testing that the WSBK set up at Portimao. The slate was 1″682 on the official driver Michael Ruben Rinaldi and after the total of 56 laps he completed at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Petrux gave this assessment: “ the day was quite long. Unlike Jerez, I didn't find an immediate feeling. We tried to find a base for the motorcycle ».
Danilo Petrucci: “ we haven't managed to find something that I like and that allows me to ride fast«
He adds : " it was a complicated day. We haven't been able to find something that I like and that allows me to ride fast. We still have tomorrow to sort things out a little. ". And he ends: “ with the Ducati V4 we have to get to know each other better. We still have Wednesday to work and sort out some things before we go to Phillip Island ».
The driver from Terni and the Barni Spark Racing Team intend to reach the first round of the season WSBK in Australia with a good basis to be competitive. It will be recalled that the first laps in Jerez had indicated to him that the top 10 or even the top 5 was within his reach, impressing with his pace up to the World Champion and distinguished colleague Alvaro Bautista.
WSBK Superbike Test Portimao J1: times
