VIDEO: Hamilton's Superbike test behind the scenes
VIDEO: Hamilton's Superbike test behind the scenes
Lewis Hamilton found himself in the headlines for action on two wheels over the weekend after it emerged that had had taken a test spin on World Superbikes machinery in Jerez over the weekend. The five-time Formula 1 champion reportedly escaped uninjured after taking a fall and shared some clips from behind the scenes of his run.
Hamilton is a known fan of action on two wheels and has previously teased the idea of taking part in MotoGP or World Superbikes.
He had a chance to sample the action at Jerez as he tested the YZF-R1 bike used by Yamaha-backed WSBK teams in 2018.
Hamilton's ride was blacked-out, with only his racing number – 44 – featured on the underside of the saddle.
View this post on InstagramSick couple of days in Jerez ????????????@michaelvdmark @alexlowes22 @patayamahawsb @monsterenergy
A post shared by Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton) on Dec 2, 2018 at 11:54am PST
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Hamilton took a spill at Jerez's turn five, but was soon up and back on two wheels again.
The Brit shared a series of clips on his Instagram page, revealing that WSBK competitors Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark had also been in attendance.
Looks like Lewis Hamilton still had fun despite a reported crash in a superbike run in Jerez...#F1 #WSBK
(???? @LewisHamilton IG) pic.twitter.com/ArvO4bE4jn — GP Fans Global (@GPFansGlobal) December 3, 2018
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