During the morning's FP1 session, the Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team and Odendaal began to explore the various set-up options for Estoril, using the same pair of tyres for the duration of the session, unlike several of their rivals. Despite this, Steven, author of sixteen passes, managed to close the session in fourth position, a few tenths from the top.
In the afternoon's FP2 session, which was characterised by a slight increase in temperature and wind, Odendaal continued to work on his Yamaha YZF-R6, putting in 16 laps on both new and used tyres. At the end of the session the South African rider has shown signs of growth and took seventh place, the same as in the combined classification.
After a first day of work, the Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team is ready to race again. Tomorrow it will be time for the Superpole (11.25 Italian time), which will determine the starting grid for the two scheduled races, then the lights will go out for Race 1, scheduled for 16.15 Italian time. Tomorrow's programme will be visible live on channel 205 of the Sky platform.
FP1 + FP2 #EstorilWorldSBK results
P1 – Dominique Aegerter (Yamaha) 1’40”571
P2 – Jules Cluzel (Yamaha) +0.164
P3 – Federico Caricasulo (Yamaha) +0.177
P4 – Philipp Oettl (Kawasaki) +0.316
P5 – Manuel Gonzalez (Yamaha) +0.339
P7 – Steven Odendaal (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team, Yamaha) +0.495
Steven Odendaal: "Today we started to work on a new track, but the feeling on the bike was good from the start. We have to improve in some areas of the track, but looking ahead to tomorrow I am absolutely optimistic. The team is working hard and I thank them: I'm sure we'll find what we need to fight for the podium again".