Toprak Razgatlioglu gained a shortened Race 2. The ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Group rider was pushed all the best way by Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) throughout an 11 lap race.
The unique race was shortened on account of a crash on Lap 9.
Bulega led 5 laps and put Razgatlioglu underneath stress with the pair bar to bar within the closing phases. The Italian claimed his thirtieth profession rostrum end
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) began from the surface of the entrance row and completed third. The Spaniard completed forward of Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) and Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK) because the trio spent the complete race distance circulating in that order.
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Iker Lecuona (Group HRC) returned to motion this weekend. The Spaniard missed the opening spherical of the yr by means of harm and ended the Portuguese weekend with a robust sixth place end.
Championship HighlightsBulega continues to guide the championship. However Razgatlioglu’s hat-trick of wins lowered the hole to 29 factors.
Danilo Petrucci moved as much as third within the standings courtesy of three high six finishes in Portugal.
Ducati continues to guide the Producers Standings. The Italian model are 27 factors forward of BMW with Yamaha third courtesy of Locatelli’s performances this weekend.
P1 – Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Group)“I wish to thank my workforce as a result of everyone seems to be working actually exhausting to enhance the bike. We made progress in each session this weekend. Additionally, congratulations to Nicolo as a result of he did a fantastic job this weekend. He’s actually sturdy, and his tempo was very quick. I’m comfortable that we may have such a superb battle, and I believe everybody loved watching the race. My greatest goal for this weekend was to win. We’re again, and we’re right here to point out everybody that we’re able to battle.”
P2 – Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)“I couldn’t do greater than what I did in the present day. I’m comfortable as a result of that is one among Toprak’s greatest tracks. He’s at all times very, very sturdy right here in Portimao. To battle with him right here is an efficient signal. It means we’re making progress. That is necessary for the remainder of the championship. Two weeks in the past, throughout testing, I didn’t have a fantastic feeling right here, however we made huge enhancements to the bike for the race weekend. Ducati and my workforce have labored so exhausting and I’m proud of our progress. See you quickly in Assen!”
P3 – Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)“At this time was a really constructive day. We had been in a position to get well plenty of positions within the Superpole Race. Having missed race time yesterday I struggled a bit through the first few laps as a result of I wanted to get used to the tempo. After that, I discovered my rhythm and constructed my confidence. I used to be comfortable to complete on the rostrum and safe a superb place for Race 2. I had a superb begin in Race 2 and stayed with Nico and Toprak however after a couple of laps I began to drop again a bit of. They had been a bit quicker than yesterday. Total, we’ve to be comfortable as a result of we discovered some positives with the brand new tyre. We additionally found some negatives. Now, we have to analyse the info and maintain enhancing for the longer term. We’re engaged on small particulars that might give me extra confidence and assist me push to stick with them.”
Race 2 Results1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Group) 1’39.6142. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.195s3. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +3.512s4. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +6.617s5. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Group) +7.478s6. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Group) +10.155s
Tissot Superpole Race HighlightsRazgatlioglu claimed his twenty second Tissot Superpole Race victory. His successful margin was lower than a tenth of a second from Bulega. The duo battled all through the ten lap length with Bulega main the opening 4 excursions earlier than Razgatlioglu hit the entrance on Lap 5. From that time onwards there was little to separate them earlier than a final lap cube was settled within the Turkish rider’s favour.
Ranging from the third row of the grid meant Bautista had loads of work to do through the Superpole Race. He completed the opening lap in sixth place earlier than passing Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Group) on Lap 2. He made his method by means of on Andrea Locatelli at half distance earlier than passing Petrucci with two laps remaining.
Iker Lecuona claimed the ultimate level scoring place in ninth place. The Spaniard completed lower than a second behind his Group HRC teammate Xavi Vierge.
Superpole Race Results1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Group)2. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.055s3. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +4.407s
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