The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team is gearing up for its visit to the iconic TT Circuit Assen this week as riders Sylvain Guintoli and Alex Lowes take on the 'Cathedral of Speed' for Round Four of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship.
Guintoli has good memories of the Dutch circuit, having achieved two victories and two further podiums there in previous years. The Frenchman is looking to capitalise on the impressive pace shown with his YZF-R1 at AragÌ_n last-time-out thanks to his second position qualification in Superpole, to continue the development around the 4,542m track this weekend.
"In AragÌ_n we made a step forward with the YZF-R1's raw speed," Guintoli sahred. "This showed in Superpole by securing second place with a lap that was faster than the existing lap record and in race one I was able to stay with the leader for a few laps so the raw lap times are good. Consistency and tyre wear management will be our priority in Assen, a track I very much enjoy and where I have been successful in the past, so I'm looking forward to the weekend."
