Portimao Preview

The “Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimao, Portugal, will host the first European round of the World Superbike and the first round of the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup. over the weekend of March 26/27/28. Designed to be one of the best and most modern circuits in Europe, the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve will benefit from the best conditions of safety and comfort both for drivers and the public.

There are 64 different possible layouts of the circuit, including those that have already been approved by the FIA for Formula 1 and by the FIM for Superbikes World Championship races. The natural relief of the terrain enabled the creation of a unique circuit, with accentuated undulations, making driving a pleasure, since the curves and straights follow each other at an exciting rhythm with accentuated declines. For the public this characteristic will be spectacular, allowing a wide view from any stand.

After the start of the Superbike series in Australia, the Pedercini teams is now in Portugal for the second race of the Superbike world championship and the first race of the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup. Roger Lee Hayden and Matteo Baiocco are both declared fit to ride and will fight for the points lost in the Australian first round.

Roger Lee Hayden :

“I had a difficult test in Portimao near to the end of January. It was the first time for me on the Pedercini Kawasaki Superbike, but I was able to learn this difficult track and so this next steps will hopefully be easier. The January test supplied us with important information about the bike and now I can only work hard and make progress, My confidence with the Pirelli tire is growing in each outing and I want to  improve my performances and to enter the Saturday’s Superpole, that’s an attainable target. I am eager to set some good results for my team and for myself ”.