Razgatlioglu wraps up Portimao test leading the timesheets BMW s Toprak Razgatlioglu seized the top spot on the second day of testing, enhancing his performance from yesterday by nearly one second. Teammate Michael van der Mark secured fifth place, further affirming BMW s competitive edge. Once again, Nicolo Bulega emerged as the fastest Ducati rider, securing second place with a best time of 1’39.275s. His consistent improvement sets a positive tone for Ducati. However, teammate Alvaro Bautista found himself in the 15th position. Next on the agenda for the WorldSBK grid is the Official Test set to unfold at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on February 19th and 20th, leading up to the Season Opener. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) stole the spotlight on the final day of the European pre-season test, demonstrating his prowess with BMW. Razgatlioglu set the fastest lap, smashing
The earlier Superpole race saw Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing Ducati), claim his 2nd win of the weekend, could the newly crowned champion make it a treble to close out the season in style?
Lights out for the last time this season and its Bautista with the hole shot into turn 1, followed by
Six-time World Champion Jonathan Rea won wet World Superbike Race One Saturday at Autodrom Most, in the Czech Republic. Riding his factory Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, Rea won the 22-lap race by over four seconds. It was his first race win of the 2023 season. Toprak Razgatlioglu was the runner-up on his Pata Yamaha Prometeon YZF-R1, and Danilo Petrucci took third on his Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4 R. Defending World Champion Alvaro Bautista finished 12th on his Aruba.it Racing Ducati but still holds a significant point lead in the Championship standings. American Garrett Gerloff crashed his Bonovo Action BMW M 1000 RR and Did Not Finish (DNF). More, from a press release issued by Dorna: Rea triumphs with inspired ride in wet and wild WorldSBK Race 1 at Most WorldSBK Race 1 at Most started in wet conditions, prompting riders to either opt for rain or intermediate tyres. Axel Bassani (Motocorsa Racing) initially
Ducati Lenovo Team At the Palacampiglio of Madonna di Campiglio, in the enchanting setting of the snow-capped Dolomites, the livery of the Desmosedici GP bi .