Voltcom Suzuki’s Alex Lowed brushed off a slow crash at MG Corner to record the fifth fastest time on day one of World Superbike testing at Phillip Island in his first-ever time at the circuit.
The reigning British Superbike Champion posted a 1'31.000 to go less than half a second slower than team-mate and quickest man Eugene Laverty, and says that he can continue the trend in Australia tomorrow.
“Today was good fun! It’s always difficult coming to a new track but Phillip Island is a track that I have dreamed of racing on since I was a kid, I was really looking forward to it and it didn’t disappoint. It’s quite difficult to learn because of the speed but it’s fantastic,” said Lowes.
“I love the last corner and Stoner Corner is probably one of the best I’ve ever ridden around. I had a couple of issues with the bike this morning and missed a bit of time and had a little crash, which was my fault, but the Yoshimura-powered GSX-R has performed better every time I’ve been out. We’ve taken some good steps in the right direction and hopefully we’ll continue to do more tomorrow. I’m reasonably happy with where we are and I’m looking forward to tomorrow.”
