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aprile 17, 2016 - Yamaha Racing

2016 WorldSBK The Netherlands - Assen - Provisional Pole for Lowes at Rain-Hit Assen TT Circuit

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Free practice

Successfully navigating his first ever wet #worldsbk session aboard the Pata #yamaha Official #worldsbk YZF-R1, #alexlowes claimed the fastest time of the day - a 1'52.701 - to hold provisional pole position at the rain-soaked #assen TT Circuit in The Netherlands today. Sylvain Guintoli was equally impressive on his #yamaha debut in damp conditions, securing third with his final lap.

Rain fell for the majority of the opening day as the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship returned to the Cathedral of Speed, with strong winds and cold temperatures making for tricky conditions around the high-speed 4,542m circuit. Looking strong from the outset, Lowes concluded the morning's practice in fourth position. Feeling confident with his YZF-R1 and determined to continue the settings work started earlier, Lowes returned to the #assen circuit for the second session, immediately matching both his and the day's highest speed of 271.3 km/h on his third revolution. The times improved as the rain abated slightly, with Lowes timing his final run to perfection to secure his provisional pole just as the heavy rain returned.

Guintoli looked just as comfortable on his YZF-R1 in the wet as he completed the morning practice in third and ahead of his teammate - both Pata #yamaha riders having frequently swapped places as they remained within the top five throughout the two, hour-long sessions. Returning to the pits to make a settings change, Guintoli was unable to capitalise on the adjustment - getting caught out by the weather in the closing stages - but as the afternoon concluded the Frenchman retained his podium-worthy position, having set a 1'53.846 on his 14th lap.

The Pata #yamaha Official #worldsbk Team returns to the Dutch circuit at 08:45 local time tomorrow morning for the final free practice ahead of Superpole qualifying at 10:55 and the first race of the weekend at 13:00.

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