Markus Karlsson claimed third place in the opening ESR Superbike race in Hořice, adding another strong result at the famous Czech road racing circuit.
Starting from the front row, Markus stayed in the fight at the front and crossed the line in third position, securing a valuable podium finish.
Despite the strong result, Markus was not completely satisfied with the feeling on the bike. Speaking after the race, he explained that he struggled to find the same rhythm he had at Hořice last year, when he took a memorable victory at the circuit.
However, the team has already identified a few areas that could make a difference.
Markus said he has some ideas about what needs to be changed ahead of Sunday’s second race, and Karlsson Motorsport will now work through the evening to improve the setup and give him a better feeling on the bike.
A podium on Saturday is a strong start to the weekend — but the focus has already shifted to tomorrow