Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Crew) stole the highlight on the ultimate day of the European pre-season check, demonstrating his prowess with BMW. Razgatlioglu set the quickest lap, smashing the lap report with a time of 1’39.189s.
BMW continued to showcase their power as Michael van der Mark, Razgatlioglu’s teammate, labored on bike setup and secured the fifth place general.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) continued to impress, securing the second-fastest time with 1’39.275s, reaffirming his place because the main Ducati rider. Nevertheless, his teammate Alvaro Bautista confronted a extra demanding day, ending within the fifteenth place, after ongoing work with ballast configurations.
Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Crew WorldSBK) claimed the third spot specializing in race tempo and essential chassis changes. In the meantime, teammate Axel Bassani labored on adapting to the inline 4 engine configuration however confronted challenges, ending eleventh.
Yamaha witnessed a day of two halves, with Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Crew) in fourth because the lead Yamaha rider. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha Prometeon) impressing all through, securing sixth place, whereas teammate Jonathan Rea confronted technical points within the morning however completed in seventh.
Different notable performances embrace Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Crew), Scott Redding (Bonovo Motion BMW), and Garrett Gerloff (Bonovo Motion BMW) displayed sturdy performances finishing the highest 10, contributing to the anticipation of a aggressive 2024 season.
Honda confirmed indicators of enchancment, with Xavi Vierge (Crew HRC) and Iker Lecuona adjusting electronics and addressing traction points. Tarran Mackenzie and Adam Norrodin, representing the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Crew, confronted a blended day, with Mackenzie experiencing a delay on account of a beginning difficulty, whereas each riders missed the motion on day one.
The remainder of the sector, together with Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Motocorsa Racing), Andrea Iannone (Crew GoEleven), Tito Rabat (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing), Brad Ray (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Crew), and Philipp Oettl (GMT94 Yamaha), continued to work on varied elements of their setups and methods in the course of the check.
High WorldSSP rider was Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Crew), forward of Niccolo Antonelli (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Crew).
P1 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Crew“It was a improbable day. We did a very good job. I wasn’t solely specializing in the lap time however on the race tempo, as a result of after this check, we’re again racing already. The sensation with the bike is sweet. On a regular basis we’re getting higher, particularly right this moment I made 1.39.8s lap with the SC0 tyre, and with the SCX tyre, I additionally made a 1’39s, which is actually stunning. Right this moment I attempted a 15-lap race simulation, and it seems to be like we’re able to race however we’re nonetheless studying. We are going to see in Phillip Island as a result of it’s a very completely different observe.”
Portimao Check Day 2 Outcomes:1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Crew) 1’39.189s – 74 laps2. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.086s – 61 laps3. Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Crew WorldSBK) +0.332s – 90 laps4. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Crew) +0.377s – 79 laps5. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Crew) +0.428s – 76 laps6. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha Prometeon) +0.489s– 80 laps7. Jonathan Rea (Pata Yamaha Prometeon) +0.496s – 64 laps8. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Crew) +0.767s – 53 laps9. Scott Redding (Bonovo Motion BMW) +0.946s – 76 laps10. Garrett Gerloff (Bonovo Motion BMW) +0.947s – 59 laps
