{"id":2032623,"date":"2026-07-08T10:10:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T07:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2032623"},"modified":"2026-07-08T10:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T07:10:13","slug":"donington-worldsbk-an-important-race-for-andrea-locatelli-after-suzuka-podium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2032623","title":{"rendered":"Donington WorldSBK an \u201cimportant race\u201d for Andrea Locatelli after Suzuka podium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.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>Donington WorldSBK an \u201cimportant race\u201d for Andrea Locatelli after Suzuka podium<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Fresh off a second place at the Suzuka 8 Hours, Andrea Locatelli heads to Donington for the UK WorldSBK.<\/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=\"2026-07-08T11:10:13+01:00\">08 Jul 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\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.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>Andrea Locatelli, 2026 Emilia-Romagna WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After his second Suzuka 8 Hours podium, Andrea Locatelli is hoping to carry his form into the UK WorldSBK at Donington.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Locatelli and the Yamaha Factory Racing Team finished second to Honda HRC for the second year running at Suzuka last weekend (3\u20135) July.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Italian was pleased with the weekend, with the race taking place in full wet conditions.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.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 Suzuka 8 Hours, pit box. Credit: Yamaha Racing.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSuzuka was a great experience again \u2013 this time a little more difficult because of the track conditions; it was raining for almost the entire race and we also had a lot of safety cars,\u201d said Andrea Locatelli.<\/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\">\u201cDespite the rain, I think we managed it well and finished second \u2013 we were fast in every situation and condition, and that&#8217;s something we can take real confidence from.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Looking to Donington, Locatelli is hoping to be able to head into the WorldSBK summer break that follows it with some confidence for the final rounds.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNow, back-to-back, we head to Donington, it\u2019s an amazing track \u2013 and I&#8217;m also happy to be back working with my team for their home round,\u201d he said.<\/p>\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<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-eb90410e85b816dd99cf0b5ce24a2f07dac8bdff33a143546a7116a38774706d\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Yamaha \u201cstill a long way\u201d from front of WorldSBK despite Misano test steps<\/li>\n<li>Tommy Bridewell celebrates major breakthrough at Czech WorldSBK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt will be an important race for me to arrive at the summer break with confidence to take into the last part of the season.\u00a0<\/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\">\u201cI hope it will be a great weekend for us; I&#8217;ll try to enjoy it as much as possible and get the best possible results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cRacing here is an extra motivation because it&#8217;s a home race for the team and I&#8217;m really looking forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Locatelli\u2019s team-mate, Xavi Vierge, is also using the home race aspect as motivation for Donington.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.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, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK test. Credit: Pata Maxus Yamaha.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI&#8217;m so excited to be back racing at Donington \u2013 a new track for me with the R1,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/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&#8217;s the home race for the team, which means extra motivation! 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25\/06\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314315_hires-1.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314315_hires-1.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314315_hires-1.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> WSBK  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jake Dixon makes WorldSBK return at private HRC test<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1782288552\"> 24\/06\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/donington-test_jd3-large.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/donington-test_jd3-large.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/donington-test_jd3-large.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> WSBK  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Superbike Advocates reveal special livery for Donington WorldSBK<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1782127751\"> 22\/06\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/sbkadv-gbr.png?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/sbkadv-gbr.png?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 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class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> WSBK  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>BMW have \u201cutmost respect\u201d for Miguel Oliveira after Misano WorldSBK return<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1781772131\"> 18\/06\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1324446_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1324446_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1324446_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Fresh off a second place at the Suzuka 8 Hours, Andrea Locatelli heads to Donington for the UK WorldSBK.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After his second Suzuka 8 Hours podium, Andrea Locatelli is hoping to carry his form into the UK WorldSBK at Donington.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Locatelli and the Yamaha Factory Racing Team finished second to Honda HRC for the second year running at Suzuka last weekend (3\u20135) July.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Italian was pleased with the weekend, with the race taking place in full wet conditions.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.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 Suzuka 8 Hours, pit box. Credit: Yamaha Racing.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSuzuka was a great experience again \u2013 this time a little more difficult because of the track conditions; it was raining for almost the entire race and we also had a lot of safety cars,\u201d said Andrea Locatelli.<\/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\">\u201cDespite the rain, I think we managed it well and finished second \u2013 we were fast in every situation and condition, and that&#8217;s something we can take real confidence from.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Looking to Donington, Locatelli is hoping to be able to head into the WorldSBK summer break that follows it with some confidence for the final rounds.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNow, back-to-back, we head to Donington, it\u2019s an amazing track \u2013 and I&#8217;m also happy to be back working with my team for their home round,\u201d he said.<\/p>\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<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-eb90410e85b816dd99cf0b5ce24a2f07dac8bdff33a143546a7116a38774706d\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Yamaha \u201cstill a long way\u201d from front of WorldSBK despite Misano test steps<\/li>\n<li>Tommy Bridewell celebrates major breakthrough at Czech WorldSBK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt will be an important race for me to arrive at the summer break with confidence to take into the last part of the season.\u00a0<\/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\">\u201cI hope it will be a great weekend for us; I&#8217;ll try to enjoy it as much as possible and get the best possible results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cRacing here is an extra motivation because it&#8217;s a home race for the team and I&#8217;m really looking forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Locatelli\u2019s team-mate, Xavi Vierge, is also using the home race aspect as motivation for Donington.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.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, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK test. Credit: Pata Maxus Yamaha.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI&#8217;m so excited to be back racing at Donington \u2013 a new track for me with the R1,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/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&#8217;s the home race for the team, which means extra motivation! I&#8217;m looking forward to getting back to work with my team; we worked hard in Misano and these couple of weeks off have given us time to analyse the last few races.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe&#8217;ll start from a solid base that we already know and focus on extracting the maximum from it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cDonington is the last race before the summer break, so it&#8217;s very important to have a strong weekend, keep improving and head into the break with good feelings.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After his second Suzuka 8 Hours podium, Andrea Locatelli is hoping to carry his form into the UK WorldSBK at Donington.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Locatelli and the Yamaha Factory Racing Team finished second to Honda HRC for the second year running at Suzuka last weekend (3\u20135) July.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Italian was pleased with the weekend, with the race taking place in full wet conditions.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_0106.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 Suzuka 8 Hours, pit box. Credit: Yamaha Racing.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSuzuka was a great experience again \u2013 this time a little more difficult because of the track conditions; it was raining for almost the entire race and we also had a lot of safety cars,\u201d said Andrea Locatelli.<\/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\">\u201cDespite the rain, I think we managed it well and finished second \u2013 we were fast in every situation and condition, and that&#8217;s something we can take real confidence from.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Looking to Donington, Locatelli is hoping to be able to head into the WorldSBK summer break that follows it with some confidence for the final rounds.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNow, back-to-back, we head to Donington, it\u2019s an amazing track \u2013 and I&#8217;m also happy to be back working with my team for their home round,\u201d he said.<\/p>\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<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-eb90410e85b816dd99cf0b5ce24a2f07dac8bdff33a143546a7116a38774706d\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Yamaha \u201cstill a long way\u201d from front of WorldSBK despite Misano test steps<\/li>\n<li>Tommy Bridewell celebrates major breakthrough at Czech WorldSBK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt will be an important race for me to arrive at the summer break with confidence to take into the last part of the season.\u00a0<\/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\">\u201cI hope it will be a great weekend for us; I&#8217;ll try to enjoy it as much as possible and get the best possible results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cRacing here is an extra motivation because it&#8217;s a home race for the team and I&#8217;m really looking forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Locatelli\u2019s team-mate, Xavi Vierge, is also using the home race aspect as motivation for Donington.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.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, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK test. Credit: Pata Maxus Yamaha.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI&#8217;m so excited to be back racing at Donington \u2013 a new track for me with the R1,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/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&#8217;s the home race for the team, which means extra motivation! I&#8217;m looking forward to getting back to work with my team; we worked hard in Misano and these couple of weeks off have given us time to analyse the last few races.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe&#8217;ll start from a solid base that we already know and focus on extracting the maximum from it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cDonington is the last race before the summer break, so it&#8217;s very important to have a strong weekend, keep improving and head into the break with good feelings.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/wsbk\/news\/1100418\/1\/donington-worldsbk-important-race-andrea-locatelli-after-suzuka-podium&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Donington WorldSBK an \u201cimportant race\u201d for Andrea Locatelli after Suzuka podium Fresh off a second place at the Suzuka 8 Hours, Andrea Locatelli heads to Donington for the UK WorldSBK. Alex Whitworth 08 Jul 2026 Share Andrea Locatelli, 2026 Emilia-Romagna WorldSBK, grid. 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