MIKE JONES, (Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, and Jorge discussed 2026 racing season results and then preparations for 2027. They discussed the transition to a summer racing series starting in October 2026, which will run seven rounds monthly and potentially attract international riders. Mike shared his off-season training activities while preparing for the first race in October. The conversation also covered the technical differences between Superbike and MotoGP racing, with Mike explaining that the rigidity of GP bike chassis and hard tires make the transition difficult for riders used to production-style bikes.
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