In cooler temperatures Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) continued his red-hot begin to the 2025 by claiming all three race victories on the Australian Spherical of WorldSBK.
Tissot Superpole Race HighlightsBulega transformed his pole place right into a holeshot and led each lap of the ten lap Tissot Superpole Race. The Italian opened a lead of over one second on the half manner level earlier than extending that to 2.324s on the chequered flag.
From the skin of the entrance row Andrea Iannone (Staff Pata Go Eleven) was the closest challenger to Bulega and claimed the primary podium of his marketing campaign.
The opening lap noticed the reigning World Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Staff) narrowly keep away from crashing into Bulega and Iannone at Flip 4. The Turkish rider ran by means of the grass and rejoined on the again on the subject earlier than ending outdoors the factors in twelfth place.
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was one other rider in that Flip 4 incident and he additionally ran off-track. The Spaniard would endure additional misfortune with Flip 6 crash on the second lap.
A race lengthy battle noticed Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Staff) declare the ultimate podium place. Simply over half a second seperated Petrucci from Scott Redding (MGM BONOVO Racing) and Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Staff). Lowes claimed a profession greatest lead to fifth place.
Race 2 HighlightsThe outcomes of the Superpole Race set the grid positions for the entrance three rows of the grid. Bulega as soon as once more transformed his pole place into an early lead with Iannone once more his closest challenger. The margin between the Italian duo opened to 2 seconds earlier than the necessary pit window opened for tyre adjustments.
Ranging from the fourth row of the grid Bautista made a fast begin however had contact by means of Flip 2 with Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Staff). Bautista made swift progress and at one third distance was operating within the podium positions. As one of many first riders to pit for his contemporary tyres he returned to the fray on the tail of Iannone however whereas preventing with Redding. On Lap 13 Bautista had moved into second place. The double World Champion would end the race 2.603s behind Bulega.
A pit intervention penalty noticed Redding penalised 2.9s however the British rider nonetheless completed in fourth place behind Iannone after a powerful weekend aboard the Ducati.
It was a exceptional day for Ducati as they claimed the highest 5 positions within the Superpole Race and the highest six positions in Race 2. A race lengthy battle noticed Petrucci beat Sam Lowes to the road for fifth place.
Razgatlioglu endured a tough day at Phillip Island and retired from Race 2 with a technical challenge.
Championship HighlightsBy claiming his first profession hat-trick Bulega opened a commanding 26 level lead from his teammate, Bautista.
Iannone leaves the opening spherical in third place. He holds a 4 level benefit over Petrucci with Redding some extent additional again.
A Race 1 podium noticed Razgatlioglu declare 20 factors however he was unable so as to add to that tally on Sunday.
P1 – Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)“I’m actually pleased as a result of that is my first hat-trick in WorldSBK. It feels unimaginable to do that it at my favorite monitor. I need to go dwelling and have a good time! I’m pleased with what we’ve achieved this weekend. My bike was good from Monday’s check to the final lap of Race 2. I loved each lap this week. We will be aggressive once more in Portimao, although it received’t be simple. Toprak will likely be very quick there as will Alvaro and different riders. I’ll attempt to preserve this stage regardless that it will likely be tough.”
P4 – Scott Redding (MGM BONOVO Racing)“As we speak was good. Actually, I actually wished that podium so unhealthy! Within the Superpole race, I battled with Danilo and discovered a number of issues with the used tyres, electronics and setup. This check was the primary time we made actual progress with the bike. The race weekend was robust but it surely’s unbelievable to be again preventing on the entrance, overtaking guys, and being the place I needs to be. In Race 2 I informed myself that I needed to discover a crimson or yellow bike and never let go! I made a fantastic begin however they have been simply sooner than me. I used to be using on the restrict they usually regarded comfy. I got here away with three top-fives, which I’m proud of. I fought for the rostrum—I simply didn’t find yourself on it. However I gave it all the pieces. We’re nonetheless studying with Ducati, however the staff has been wonderful.”
DNF – Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Staff)“The Superpole Race wasn’t supreme for me. I had some huge points, however fortunately, I didn’t hit anybody. It felt like we have been bettering, and the grip was higher. However within the race, we confronted technical issues and couldn’t proceed the race. I by no means begin the season very pleased, and this 12 months is not any completely different. It’s at all times unusual for me however I’m targeted on the following race as we head again to Europe. We can have a check in Portimao earlier than the spherical which will likely be vital for us. We can have two days of testing which is able to assist us to enhance the bike as a result of we’re nonetheless not at 100%. Everyone seems to be pushing onerous and I do know we’ll preserve working to enhance.”
Superpole Race Results1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)2. Andrea Iannone (Staff Pata Go Eleven) +2.324s3. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Staff) +4.923s
Race 2 Outcomes
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +2.603sAndrea Iannone (Staff Pata Go Eleven) +3.980sScott Redding (MGM BONOVO Racing) +8.043sDanilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Staff) +10.009sSam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Staff) +10.097s
Championship Standings
Nicolo Bulega (ITA) – Ducati – 62 pointsAlvaro Bautista (ESP) – Ducati – 36 pointsAndrea Iannone (ITA) – Ducati – 35 factors
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