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Tom Sykes and Loris Baz make a start on their preparations for the 2013 World Superbike Championship with a test at Almeria in Spain.

'It has so much power compared to the weight, so I have to alter my riding style because everything is happening much faster' - Jules Cluzel

Young Spanish rider Ana Carrasco joins JHK Laglisse team for 2013 Moto3 World Championship, becomes first female competitor to contest the class

'We worked hard and improved in certain areas but I feel we have still got some work to do before the first round at Brands Hatch. There is certainly much more to come from me and the bike' - Josh Elliott

PTR Honda's Sam Lowes set the fastest recorded time at a pre-season test at Almeria in Spain

Josh Brookes has enjoyed his first outing with the HM Plant Honda team as he begins the countdown to his maiden British Superbike Championship campaign.