In an unforgettable showdown, the highest two contenders for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship engaged in a fierce duel on the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) secured the win, with Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) initially crossing the end line first however was promptly docked one place for stepping exterior the monitor limits. Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Crew WorldSBK), aiming for a excessive notice farewell with Kawasaki, was within the lead earlier than an unlucky crash on Lap 5.
In a day of highs for Yamaha, Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Crew) achieved his second profession podium, capping off a superb season for the GYTR GRT Yamaha crew as his crew mate Remy Gardner took fourth place. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Crew) emerged as the highest Impartial rider in fifth place. Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) secured sixth place, securing fifth total within the Championship standings.
WorldSBK Race 2 Results1. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)2. Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) +0.018s3. Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Crew) +0.321s4. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Crew) +1.370s5. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Crew) +2.602s6. Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +5.997s
WorldSBK Championship standings1. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) points2. Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) 552 points3. Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Crew WorldSBK) 370 factors
WorldSBK Tissot Superpole Race Results1. Alvaro Bautista | Ducati2. Dominique Aegerter | Yamaha | +1.487s3. Jonathan Rea | Kawasaki | +3.124s
P1 | Alvaro Bautista | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati“For certain it’s been a extremely good season. It wasn’t good due to course we made errors however it’s one of the best ways to complete the season thus far right here in Jerez successful three races. Particularly in Race 2, the battle was wonderful. With Toprak we did a number of overtakes, all have been very particular and agressive however on the identical time we have been right between us. For certain, I loved loads this race, much more than the one among Portimao as a result of right here I had nothing to lose. The help right here with the Spanish followers was unbelievable. I used to be so glad to finish the season right here.”
P2 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK“I handed the chequered flag in P1, that is good for me. I touched the inexperienced for monitor limits, however I didn’t perceive as I felt the bike sliding. Perhaps, after sliding, I touched it. I didn’t achieve a bonus, however guidelines are guidelines. For my final day with Yamaha, I simply tried to complete in a superb place. I wanted to attempt to have good recollections of my final race and successful with Yamaha. I’m a bit bit unhappy, however I did an excellent job. I gave greater than 100% identical to at Portimao; I’m actually preventing with him. I wanted some luck as a result of, within the final two races, I didn’t have luck. I’m unhappy however usually glad for my final race with Yamaha, as a result of all people may see I gave greater than 100%.”
P17 | Jonathan Rea | Kawasaki Racing Crew WorldSBK“Unusual emotions total to be trustworthy, not from a efficiency or outcomes facet however as a result of I’m leaving an unbelievable crew. My final day in inexperienced and that’s what’s unusual. Clearly, not the consequence I wished to complete off with for my crew, they deserved loads higher. What we did show was that the Ninja ZX-10RR nonetheless has potential and up till that time of the race, I felt fairly in management with a extremely good rhythm. There have been instances once I was like ‘ooof, I’ve acquired a magic tyre’! The bike was hooking up properly and going forwards. Pere made a daring resolution to make an unbelievable change, one thing fairly huge on the bike that we wished to strive. We didn’t go down and not using a combat and it was actually irritating to lose the entrance. Probably, I may have simply gave up the nook a bit, I used to be a bit quick on entry however I attempted to drag it down and with an excessive amount of lean angle, I used to be down.
I wished to complete the race as it might be too simple to drag in. My footpeg had damaged off and my handlebar bent ahead however I used to be nonetheless capable of lap within the 1’41s. It makes me much more upset with what may’ve been however that was our race. It sums up the highs and lows we’ve had this yr; some unbelievable highs however troublesome moments however it could’t darken the moments I’ve had at KRT. It’s been a whirlwind journey and one thing I’ll always remember.”
Over 700 followers signed up for a particular parade lap after Race 2, with the honour of following the Championship High 3, Bautista, Razgatlioglu and Rea, the latter two thus finishing their remaining outing on Yamaha and Kawasaki respectively.
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