Iker Lecuona gained his first World SBK race in Race 1 of the British World SBK, however his subsequent crash whereas main within the Tremendous Pole race on Sunday morning was not a part of his plan.
It was a crash which may have irritated Lecuona. He had simply crushed Nicolo Brega after 22 races as teammate, main for nearly two laps early on after which almost a second forward.
It appeared like he had an opportunity to win back-to-back races, however what he described as a “little mistake” meant he completed the race with out factors for the primary time in 2026.
Iker Lecuona, 2026 British World SBK. Credit score: Tony Goldsmith.
Regardless of this, Iker Lecuona stated after the Superpole race that he nonetheless appeared happy.
“I am not proud of the crash, however I really feel superb on the bike and I am very snug, so I am comfortable on the identical time,” he stated after race two.
“Once I’m assured on the bike, I generally trip extra relaxed, with none warnings, and fewer targeted on the bike.
“It was a bit mistake. I used to be about 2km/h sooner on the entry and misplaced the entrance, which is often my strongest level within the final sector. That was my mistake. I have to be taught.”
“I feel I ought to be taught from that mistake, and I’m very comfortable about that.
Iker Lecuona, 2026 British World SBK. Credit score: Tony Goldsmith.
“After all, I am additionally very comfortable that I did not crash in Race 2 and solely crashed within the Tremendous Pole race. It is my first ‘zero’ this season, however it is time to be taught.
“It was additionally a bit tough as a result of I needed to begin (Race 2) from tenth, however I feel it was nearly an ideal weekend. I feel it was my strongest weekend (thus far).”
As Lecuona stated, he began tenth in Race 2 on account of a crash within the Tremendous Pole race, however combating from the fourth row to complete second was a supply of pleasure for the Spaniard.
“At instances, like Montella and Sam (Lowes), I used to be in a position to go Alex (Lowes) nearly on the restrict in Flip 11, so it was enjoyable,” he stated.
“I really feel very robust in that side.
“To be sincere, I loved it extra as a result of I used to be extra relaxed on the grid.
“I used to be calm in tenth place. There was no strain as a result of I had all the things I might obtain. I am nice.”
“In tenth place, I stated, ‘To start with, I have to survive the primary nook and begin my restoration, so ending second could be good,’ and that’s just about the aim.”
“So I used to be extra relaxed on the grid and loved the race with much less stress. After all I used to be targeted after I wanted to catch Montella, however that was good.”
Iker Lecuona, 2026 British World SBK. Credit score: Tony Goldsmith.
Donington would be the closing spherical of WorldSBK earlier than the summer season break, with the following spherical to be held in Magny-Cours from September 4th to sixth. For a lot of riders meaning trip, however for brand spanking new father Lecuona it means time at house.
“Actually, this summer season trip is simply being house,” he stated.
“And I must be house. I’ve spent a whole lot of trip of the home this yr. So, in fact now with my daughter, I must be house extra.
“I will in all probability go to Valencia on the finish of August or the final week to see my household, but it surely’s simply household.”
