A two-time race leader in Catalunya, Sam Lowes has shown the kind of speed that will make it WorldSBK rivals take note.
Neither occasion saw Lowes remain in contention for victory or the podium, instead Race 1 saw the Superbike rookie crash out of the lead before suffering tire wear problems during the Superpole Race.
However, Lowes showed a lot of potential in just two rounds of racing, as partnered Superbike rookies Nicolo Bulega and Andrea Iannone, aboard Ducati machines.
The two Italians have provided up to the point of reference for the results in terms of rookies in the class, as Bulega won on his debut, while Iannone was on the podium at Phillip Island and Catalunya, as and Bulega.
But Lowes hopes to add his name to that list with a Superbike podium in Assen.
“Assen is a very special track with a lot of history, and I’ve always loved riding there,” Lowes began. “I’ve been able to get some good results here in the past and I’m looking forward to racing in WorldSBK for the first time.
“We arrived with a lot of confidence after taking a lot of positives from the last round in Catalunya.
“I had good speed here, but I know I need to improve in some other areas to show my full potential.
“Assen will be a very different challenge with lower temperatures and different levels of grip, but my goal is to get my first podium in WorldSBK.
“I know the bike will work well here and I can’t wait to get started.”
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