{"id":1954946,"date":"2026-05-25T13:20:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954946"},"modified":"2026-05-25T13:20:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:20:38","slug":"yamaha-still-a-long-way-from-front-of-worldsbk-despite-misano-test-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954946","title":{"rendered":"Yamaha \u201cstill a long way\u201d from front of WorldSBK despite Misano test steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Yamaha \u201cstill a long way\u201d from front of WorldSBK despite Misano test steps<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Yamaha is \u201cstill a long way to arrive where we want to be\u201d despite progress at a recent WorldSBK test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-05-25T14:20:38+01:00\">25 May 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Xavi Vierge, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK test. Credit: Pata Maxus Yamaha.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Xavi Vierge says he and Yamaha are \u201cstill a long way\u201d from where they want to be in WorldSBK despite making some progress at the recent Misano test on 20\u201321 May.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vierge joined Yamaha this year and impressed in the opening WorldSBK rounds, often being the only rider aboard the R1 to show consistent top-10 pace at Phillip Island and Portimao.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In more recent rounds, however, Vierge has fared less well compared to team-mate Andrea Locatelli; while the Italian has been in the top-10 at every race since Race 1 at Balaton Park, Vierge\u2019s last top-10 came in the Superpole Race at the Hungarian Round, the Spaniard\u2019s best at the most recent round at Most being an 11th in Race 2.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Xavi Vierge, 2026 Czech WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A two-day test at Misano, then, came at a useful time for Vierge, who suggested that during last week\u2019s test he was still needing to make up for the track time lost during preseason testing which was heavily affected by rain.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt has been a very important two days of testing,\u201d Xavi Vierge said after the Misano test.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe tried plenty of things and we worked with a lot of laps \u2013 and we had luck with the weather! The pre-season was not the best so it was very important to use all the time that we had there to complete plenty of work.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-4019a172d422a179d3ec75eb6f8bf0d858db520775ac94bc6b1711470ad42c97\">  Tommy Bridewell celebrates major breakthrough at Czech WorldSBK   Miguel Oliveira out of Hungarian WorldSBK after Superpole Race crash <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHonestly, I am happy \u2013 we found some positives that will for sure help in the next races with both the race tyre and the softer tyre. Solid work and of course there\u2019s still a long way to arrive where we want to be, but I feel like we made a clear step forward and close a little bit the gap with the top guys.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Locatelli: Good rhythm despite technical problem<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Andrea Locatelli, 2026 Czech WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Andrea Locatelli\u2019s test was affected by a technical issue in the morning on the second day, but the Italian, too, was pleased with the test in the end.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-aaeb4939d626f3ce8f64a1a6a81f8950c0e3749bdadd119f66ae0104d9c6efc7\">  Andrea Locatelli&#8217;s WorldSBK improvement helps team-mate beat him   Yamaha WorldSBK rider hoping to revive past form after rough 2026 start <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cTwo days of testing here in Misano and we have been looking to try and find a good feeling with my R1,\u201d said Locatelli.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cToday, we struggled a bit in the morning and had a technical problem so we lost some time to work and improve, but overall the rhythm especially on the used tyre was good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s always strange conditions, strange track in Misano when the temperature is high because we have a lot of grip which is quite different from other circuits.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m excited to go now to ride in Aragon, I can\u2019t wait to be fighting in the races again. Testing can be a little bit \u2018boring\u2019 compared to the race weekend and I\u2019m looking forward to doing our best in the next one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">WorldSBK heads back to Misano on 12\u201314 June for the Emilia-Romagna Round, two weeks after the Aragon Round this weekend on 29\u201331 May.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Xavi Vierge<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Pata Maxus Yamaha<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Andrea Locatelli<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Alex Lowes explains curious Bimota WorldSBK testing decision<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-0edeffcf76577813fab2a618a715d035379f23623b954d5049738923e1f64403\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Alex Whitworth<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Journalist<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Alex joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having covered consumer and racing motorcycle news at Visordown for two years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-790289f11ec07849e5af4676fa686f6f6ed7e234d94926abe5497b4a7f45c4c7\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yamaha WorldSBK rider explains \u201cworst feeling ever\u201d at Portimao<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774946637\"> 31\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/gng_1303296_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Andrea Locatelli, 2026 Portuguese WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yamaha WorldSBK riders looking for Portimao rebound after \u201cdifficult\u201d opener<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774455592\"> 25\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/gng_1291781_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Xavi Vierge, Andrea Locatelli, 2026 Australian WorldSBK. Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Portimao WorldSBK test exposes \u201cproblems\u201d for one Yamaha rider<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774083600\"> 21\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/gng_1291010_hires-1.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Andrea Locatelli, 2026 Australian WorldSBK. Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nicolo Bulega apologises to Yamaha rider after &#8220;strange&#8221; WorldSBK testing crash<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1773133415\"> 10\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/gng_1291581_hires-1.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Nicolo Bulega, 2026 Australian WorldSBK, pit box. 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Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>2026 Phillip Island World Superbike: Friday Practice Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1771567320\"> 20\/02\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/gng_1291047_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Alvaro Bautista, 2026 Phillip Island WorldSBK Test. Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Yamaha is \u201cstill a long way to arrive where we want to be\u201d despite progress at a recent WorldSBK test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Xavi Vierge says he and Yamaha are \u201cstill a long way\u201d from where they want to be in WorldSBK despite making some progress at the recent Misano test on 20\u201321 May.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vierge joined Yamaha this year and impressed in the opening WorldSBK rounds, often being the only rider aboard the R1 to show consistent top-10 pace at Phillip Island and Portimao.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In more recent rounds, however, Vierge has fared less well compared to team-mate Andrea Locatelli; while the Italian has been in the top-10 at every race since Race 1 at Balaton Park, Vierge\u2019s last top-10 came in the Superpole Race at the Hungarian Round, the Spaniard\u2019s best at the most recent round at Most being an 11th in Race 2.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Xavi Vierge, 2026 Czech WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A two-day test at Misano, then, came at a useful time for Vierge, who suggested that during last week\u2019s test he was still needing to make up for the track time lost during preseason testing which was heavily affected by rain.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt has been a very important two days of testing,\u201d Xavi Vierge said after the Misano test.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe tried plenty of things and we worked with a lot of laps \u2013 and we had luck with the weather! The pre-season was not the best so it was very important to use all the time that we had there to complete plenty of work.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-4019a172d422a179d3ec75eb6f8bf0d858db520775ac94bc6b1711470ad42c97\">  Tommy Bridewell celebrates major breakthrough at Czech WorldSBK   Miguel Oliveira out of Hungarian WorldSBK after Superpole Race crash <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHonestly, I am happy \u2013 we found some positives that will for sure help in the next races with both the race tyre and the softer tyre. Solid work and of course there\u2019s still a long way to arrive where we want to be, but I feel like we made a clear step forward and close a little bit the gap with the top guys.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Locatelli: Good rhythm despite technical problem<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Andrea Locatelli, 2026 Czech WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Andrea Locatelli\u2019s test was affected by a technical issue in the morning on the second day, but the Italian, too, was pleased with the test in the end.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-aaeb4939d626f3ce8f64a1a6a81f8950c0e3749bdadd119f66ae0104d9c6efc7\">  Andrea Locatelli&#8217;s WorldSBK improvement helps team-mate beat him   Yamaha WorldSBK rider hoping to revive past form after rough 2026 start <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cTwo days of testing here in Misano and we have been looking to try and find a good feeling with my R1,\u201d said Locatelli.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cToday, we struggled a bit in the morning and had a technical problem so we lost some time to work and improve, but overall the rhythm especially on the used tyre was good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s always strange conditions, strange track in Misano when the temperature is high because we have a lot of grip which is quite different from other circuits.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m excited to go now to ride in Aragon, I can\u2019t wait to be fighting in the races again. Testing can be a little bit \u2018boring\u2019 compared to the race weekend and I\u2019m looking forward to doing our best in the next one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">WorldSBK heads back to Misano on 12\u201314 June for the Emilia-Romagna Round, two weeks after the Aragon Round this weekend on 29\u201331 May.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Xavi Vierge says he and Yamaha are \u201cstill a long way\u201d from where they want to be in WorldSBK despite making some progress at the recent Misano test on 20\u201321 May.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vierge joined Yamaha this year and impressed in the opening WorldSBK rounds, often being the only rider aboard the R1 to show consistent top-10 pace at Phillip Island and Portimao.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In more recent rounds, however, Vierge has fared less well compared to team-mate Andrea Locatelli; while the Italian has been in the top-10 at every race since Race 1 at Balaton Park, Vierge\u2019s last top-10 came in the Superpole Race at the Hungarian Round, the Spaniard\u2019s best at the most recent round at Most being an 11th in Race 2.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316974_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Xavi Vierge, 2026 Czech WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A two-day test at Misano, then, came at a useful time for Vierge, who suggested that during last week\u2019s test he was still needing to make up for the track time lost during preseason testing which was heavily affected by rain.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt has been a very important two days of testing,\u201d Xavi Vierge said after the Misano test.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe tried plenty of things and we worked with a lot of laps \u2013 and we had luck with the weather! The pre-season was not the best so it was very important to use all the time that we had there to complete plenty of work.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-4019a172d422a179d3ec75eb6f8bf0d858db520775ac94bc6b1711470ad42c97\">  Tommy Bridewell celebrates major breakthrough at Czech WorldSBK   Miguel Oliveira out of Hungarian WorldSBK after Superpole Race crash <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHonestly, I am happy \u2013 we found some positives that will for sure help in the next races with both the race tyre and the softer tyre. Solid work and of course there\u2019s still a long way to arrive where we want to be, but I feel like we made a clear step forward and close a little bit the gap with the top guys.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Locatelli: Good rhythm despite technical problem<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315787_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Andrea Locatelli, 2026 Czech WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Andrea Locatelli\u2019s test was affected by a technical issue in the morning on the second day, but the Italian, too, was pleased with the test in the end.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-aaeb4939d626f3ce8f64a1a6a81f8950c0e3749bdadd119f66ae0104d9c6efc7\">  Andrea Locatelli&#8217;s WorldSBK improvement helps team-mate beat him   Yamaha WorldSBK rider hoping to revive past form after rough 2026 start <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cTwo days of testing here in Misano and we have been looking to try and find a good feeling with my R1,\u201d said Locatelli.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cToday, we struggled a bit in the morning and had a technical problem so we lost some time to work and improve, but overall the rhythm especially on the used tyre was good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s always strange conditions, strange track in Misano when the temperature is high because we have a lot of grip which is quite different from other circuits.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m excited to go now to ride in Aragon, I can\u2019t wait to be fighting in the races again. Testing can be a little bit \u2018boring\u2019 compared to the race weekend and I\u2019m looking forward to doing our best in the next one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">WorldSBK heads back to Misano on 12\u201314 June for the Emilia-Romagna Round, two weeks after the Aragon Round this weekend on 29\u201331 May.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/wsbk\/news\/1096216\/1\/yamaha-still-long-way-front-worldsbk-despite-misano-test-steps&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Yamaha \u201cstill a long way\u201d from front of WorldSBK despite Misano test steps Yamaha is \u201cstill a long way to arrive where we want to be\u201d despite progress at a recent WorldSBK test. Alex Whitworth 25 May 2026 Share Xavi Vierge, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK test. Credit: Pata Maxus Yamaha. 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