WorldSBK championship leader Alex Lowes is looking forward to six races split over the next two races weekends after two successful tests at Misano and Catalunya.

The Kawasaki new-boy has a 12-point lead over fellow Brit Scott Redding as the series rolls into Jerez for what looks like three events in searing temperatures.

“It feels exciting - like the start of a new season - after such a long time without racing," said Lowes.

"I’ve had two really good tests with the ZX-10RR and feel like I have a lot better understanding of the bike, which will be crucial to help me find a setting in the high temperatures at Jerez.

"We now have back-to-back rounds, which will be a bonus after few months off. Two race weekends and six races to get stuck into - it’s going to be fun.

"Obviously I’m going to miss the fans being there but I know the races are going to be great, so they should make sure they tune in - and thanks as always for the support.”