Twice a race leader in Catalunya, Sam Lowes demonstrated the type of speed that will make his WorldSBK rivals take note.

Neither occasion saw Lowes remain in the fight for victory or the podium, instead Race 1 saw ♒the Superbike rookie crash from the lead before running into tyre wear♒ issues during the Superpole Race. 

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Still, Lowes has shown a lot of potential in just two rounds of𒊎 racing, as have fellow S🌃uperbike rookies Nicolo Bulega and Andrea Iannone, aboard Ducati machinery.

The two Italians have so far provided the benchmark for results when it comes to rookies in the class, as Bulega won on his debut, 🌼while Ianno✤ne has been on the podium at both Phillip Island and Catalunya, as has Bulega.

But Lowes is hoping to add his name to that list with a m🦄aiden Superbike podiumꦏ in Assen.

“Assen is a very special track with a lot of history, and I’ve always loved riding there,” began Lowes. “I’ve been able to get some good results there in the past and I’m looking forward to racing in Wor𒀰ldSBK for the first time. 

“We arrive with a lot of confidence after taking p🎉lenty of positives from the last round in Catalunya. 

“I had good speed there, but I♕ know I need to improve in some oth💜er areas to show my full potential.

“Assen wiꦏll be a very different challenge with lower temperatures and di🉐fferent grip levels, but my target is to get my first podium in WorldSBK.

“We know the bike works well the﷽re and I can’t wait to get started.”