Miguel Oliveira remains focused on getting himself \u201cup to speed\u201d with his BMW WorldSBK bike after a two-day test in Portimao.<\/p>\n
In reality, the two-day test on 9\u201310 March was a one-day test because rain that first arrived on the afternoon of the first day ultimately lasted long enough to mean the track never dried day two at all, limiting running to only Tommy Bridewell, Philipp Oettl, and Xavi Vierge<\/a> \u2013 the latter not actually setting a lap time.<\/p>\n For Miguel Oliveira<\/a>, then, running was restricted to day one, but he finished an encouraging fourth-fastest, behind the Ducatis of Sam Lowes<\/a> and Nicolo Bulega<\/a>, and the Bimota of Alex Lowes<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Portimao test was productive but very short,\u201d Oliveira told WorldSBK.com after the test.<\/p>\n \u201cOur priority remains to get me up to speed on my adaptation to the bike so I can prepare for the race weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n \u201cIn the short time I had on track, the feelings were positive, but we need more time.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cOur goal in the test was to achieve good, quality time on top of the M 1000 RR. I was able to get a taste of the Portimao track on my bike, which, on its own, is already a lot to learn.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAs for the upcoming round, it\u2019s the wish of every rider to race in their home country. For me, it\u2019s no different. I\u2019m excited and motivated to please my crowd with the best possible performance.\u201d<\/p>\n