The 2013 wo💧rld champion made his WorldSBK return in the shape of a private test at Jerez, where only Kawasaki and BMW were in action. 

His return to WorldSBK action also meant a first appearance aboard ZX-10RR machinery since 2018, after Sykes left the factory KRT team ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚto join BMW.

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What was expected to be a two-day test at the Spaniash circuit instead became a half-day on day-two as poor weather conditions aff�💫�ected running. 

While 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Jonathan Rea closed out the test fastest courtesy of the only sub 1m 40s lap, Sykes was just over a second of𓄧f his form𒐪er team-mate.

Speaking to , Sykes said: “It was nice to be on familiar territory. The test itself, honestly? I was talking to a friend before the test an🔯d 𓂃he asked me my expectations. I gave him my answer, and we went past that answer. 

“I am really happy, to be honest, because all things considered, 🔴it was really nice to get to work with all the K🀅awasaki Puccetti Racing team to start the relationship. And just really try to understand some key points. 

“Unfortunately, there was a bit of disturbance from track conditions. The test was very compressed but, honestly, I was pleasantly surprised with the end result.&nꦑbsp;

“From here we know we have got a clear plan. Overall, we know where we can work forward now. I am happy and looking forward to more time w🔯ith the team and track time with the bike in the next test.”

Sykes was one of four riders that took part in the test, with 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Scott Redding and 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Alex Lowes being the others to see♏ their first pre-season action.

The next time Sykes or any Kawasaki rider will be in action will be next year, however, one test remains before 2022 is ove🀅r which is on December 13-15, as Honda 🧸and Yamaha will be in action at Jerez.