Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Sets Objectives & Announces Riders

David Swarts

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March 23, 2024

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Sets Objectives & Announces Riders

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Sets Ambitious Objectives And Announces 2024 Rider Lineup

As the Yamaha Thailand Racing Team (YTRT) gears up for the 2024 season, we are proud to announce our ambitious objectives for the year ahead and build on our 2023 experience.

Bangkok, Thailand – 20 March, 2024: With extensive experience working in international motorsports, YTRT aims to leverage our rich history and experience to excel in the competitive world-championship environment while competing in the 2024 WorldSSP championship series.

Since the inception of motorsports in Thailand, Yamaha Thailand Racing has been at the forefront of the racing scene. With countless victories and championships to our name, we have been trailblazers for Thailand on the world stage. From the dominance of the Siam Yamaha Racing Team in the 1970s and 1980s to our current status as championship winners in both national and international race series, YTRT has established a winning reputation within the motorsports industry.

In 2023, Yamaha Thailand Racing Team made history by becoming the first Thai team to compete in the World Supersport class of the FIM Superbike World Championship. This prestigious series attracts a global audience and is a testament to our commitment to excellence on the international stage. As the only Thai team in the WorldSBK paddock, YTRT is committed to raising our professional standards and profile while competing at the highest level of motorsports and establishing ourselves as a world-class racing team.

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team will focus on a year of growth and progress as we develop our riders and continue to build a leading Thai motorsports team.

2024 Rider Lineup

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team rider Anupab Sarmoon will race in WorldSSP for his second year with the team. Photo courtesy Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.

Name: Anupab Sarmoon #51

Team: Yamaha Thailand Racing Team

Motorcycle: Yamaha YZF-R6

Date of Birth: 09 December, 1993

Birthplace: Chiang Mai

Anupab Sarmoon will be entering his second season with Yamaha Thailand Racing Team in the 2024 WorldSSP championship. With notable achievements including finishing fourth overall in the 2022 Asia Road Racing Championship and solid performances in the 2023 WorldSSP season, Sarmoon is poised to take a positive step forward in his international racing career.

Name: Krittapat Keankum #39

Team: Yamaha Thailand Racing Team

Motorcycle: Yamaha YZF-R6

Date of Birth: 22 February, 2005

Birthplace: Nonthabuuri

Krittapat Keankum, a rising talent, joins Yamaha Thailand Racing Team for the 2024 WorldSSP season. After a successful campaign in the R3 bLU cRU championship, finishing sixth in the standings, Keankum is ready to step up to the challenge of racing the supersport Yamaha R6 and aims to showcase his skills on the international stage and the opportunity to progress among Yamaha alumni.

As we embark on the 2024 season, Yamaha Thailand Racing Team is committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence and representing Thailand with pride on the world stage.

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WorldSSP: Race One Results From Jerez

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 18, 2025

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Stefano Manzi won FIM Supersport World Championship Race One Saturday at Jerez de la Frontera, in Spain. Riding his Pata Ten Kate Yamaha YZF R9, the 2025 WSSP Champion won the 17-lap race by just 0.051 seconds.

Jeremy Alcoba was the runner-up on his Kawasaki ZX-6R 636, just 0.278 second ahead of third-place finisher Can Oncu, who rode his BluCru Evan Bros Yamaha YZF R9.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise crossed the finish line 9th on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.

Stefano Manzi leads the championship with 450 points, 91 ahead of Can Oncu who has 359 points. Tom Booth-Amos is third with 242 points.

Results wssp race 1

ChampionshipStandings wssp

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Manzi makes it 11 wins in 2025 ahead of Masia in P3, who closes the battle for the bronze to just two points. Oncu tailed his rival in P2 for his 30^th podium, while Booth-Amos’s P7 leaves the door open for Masia.

The FIM Supersport World Championship’s penultimate race closed out the Pirelli Spanish Round’s penultimate day as the field put rubber to the road at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) stamped his name atop what’s already been a dominant season with his 19^th podium of the season. He was joined on the podium by Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) as the rookie netted his second career podium, and Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team), who tied Bulega for ninth in the all-time WorldSSP podium standings with 30.

THE INSATIABLE ITALIAN: Despite having already wrapped up the Riders’ Championship, Manzi takes the Race win

Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) strode forward at lights out to take the holeshot ahead of Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) and Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME Air Racing) by Turn 7 of the first lap. Casadei and Masia had emerged in front of Oncu until Lap 2, when in Turn 6 the Turk barged Casadei out of the way, sending him back to P8. The incident was deemed Irresponsible Riding by FIM WorldSBK Stewards, which required him to drop back one position. That one position, however, became two positions when he let off the gas on the back straight. Masia made his way through at the same moment as Manzi. The Italian didn’t show his typical aggressiveness early on; he turned it on after he was gifted P1 from Oncu’s penalty. From there, he sized up Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) before making a late move on the rookie to take the win. Alcoba made a late play up into the podium spots in the second half of the race. He led the encounter into the final lap, but after running wide into Turn 13, he was bumped aside by Manzi to settle for P2. Oncu, with his usual blistering pace, early on, however, he struggled on Turn 9 as he was overtaken by Manzi with regularity, frustrating his efforts. Oncu crossed the line in fourth, but Masia was handed a track limits penalty in the final corner of the final lap by FIM WorldSBK Stewards, demoting him off the podium to be replaced by Oncu in P3.

TOUGH BREAKS: Masia penalised off the podium, and Casadei barged back to P6 finish

Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) looked strong at Jerez’s first encounter, giving Manzi and Oncu each headaches in the fight for the race win. He unfortunately ran wide in the final Turn 13, and after the penalty, he was moved off the podium to P4. Alberto Surra (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) did very well to establish himself in the podium fight by Lap 5 after starting in P10; the Italian went on to finish P5. After he was sent wide by Oncu in Turn 6 in the early running, Casadei was unable to recover positions to rejoin the podium fight, going on to finish P6.

BOOTH-AMOS RECOVERS TO P7 finish after P20 grid start

Tom Booth-Amos’s (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) Championship third-place hopes were dealt a big blow in Race 1 as the Englishman finished P7 after he started back in P20. Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) flexed a metronomic race pace in the first half of the race; however, when it decreased, so did his position, going on to finish P8. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) wasn’t able to keep his Race 1 win streak going at Jerez; instead, the Frenchman finished P9. Roberto Garcia (GMT94-YAMAHA) carried the flag for the GMT94 squad after Mahias’s crash, bringing home P10.

MAHIAS UNFIT: Diagnosed with left distal radius fracture

Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) was pushing hard to try to make up for his back-of-the-grid start before Javier del Olmo (Kawasaki JDO Team) crashed out on turn 10 two laps later. Niccolo Antonelli (VFT Racing) was riding in the top 5 on Turn 6 of Lap 5 when he crashed out, spoiling what was otherwise a strong ride from him. Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) ran into technical issues in Turn 11, ending his day early.

The top six from the WorldSSP Race 1: Full results here!

1. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing)

2. Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) +0.051s

3. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) +0.329

4. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) +0.400s

5. Alberto Surra (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) +1.625s

6. Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME AIR Racing) +2.675s

Fastest Lap: Can Oncu (Yamaha), 1’42.702s

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WorldSBK: Race One Results From Jerez

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 18, 2025

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Nicolo Bulega won FIM Superbike World Championship Race One Saturday at Jerez de la Frontera, in Spain. Bulega started from pole position rode his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R to a 3.766- second margin of victory in the 20-lap race.

2024 WorldSuperbike Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu was the runner-up on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR and Bulega’s teammate, Alvaro Bautista crossed the finish line third.

Americans Garrett Gerloff finished the race 14th on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and Bobby Fong 21st on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF R1.

Toprak Razgatlioglu leads the championship with 600 points, 34 ahead of Nicolo Bulega who has 566 points. Alvaro bautista is third with 308 points.

Results wsbk race 1

ChampionshipStandings WSBK

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

A SUNDAY SHOWDOWN AWAITS: Bulega’s Race 1 victory ahead of Razgatlioglu takes the title fight to the final day. The title will be decided on the last day of the 2025 season as Bulega dominated Race 1 ahead of the Championship leader.

The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will go down to the final day of the 2025 season after Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) beat Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) by almost four seconds in Race 1 at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. ‘Bulegas’ was unbeaten on Saturday as he converted his pole position into victory in the Pirelli Spanish Round, while ‘El Turco’ came home in second – but that wasn’t enough to secure the title a day early.

BULEGA BOLTS ON LAP 1: Taking control in the opening laps

Razgatlioglu initially got a great start to take the lead at Turn 1, but Bulega responded through the opening sector to claim the lead, while Razgatlioglu fell down the order, eventually fighting back to P2 at Turn 6 after passing Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven). Razgatlioglu’s issue was Bulega was already two seconds clear of ‘El Turco’ by this point. ‘Bulegas’ was in a league of his own in the early stages of Race 1, lapping in the 1’38s while Razgatlioglu was in the 1’39s, as the #11 cruised to victory, ensuring the title fight would roll on to the final day of the season. Bulega took the 18^th win of his WorldSBK career, while Razgatlioglu claimed his 25^th consecutive podium: equalling Colin Edwards’ all-time record. In terms of the title, Razgatlioglu needs to score just three points across Sunday’s races to be guaranteed the title.

BATTLING FOR THE PODIUM: Four riders scrap it out

As in recent rounds, it was a fierce fight for third with Iannone leading the fight in the early stages of the 20-lap race, although he faced a lot of pressure from Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) and Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) directly behind, while Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was fighting his way through the field. Lowes often had the run on ‘The Maniac’ through Turn 12 into the final right-hand hairpin of Turn 13, but Iannone was able to resist Lowes’ challenge. At the end of Lap 11, Bautista took a different line through Turn 13, using that advantage to pass both Vierge and Lowes into Turn 1 to move into P4. At the end of Lap 13, Bautista tried to pass Iannone at Turn 13 but ran wide and pulled off a miraculous save, allowing the #29 to keep P3 but taking the position at Turn 1; until he made a mistake at Turn 2, dropping behind Iannone and Vierge. At Turn 6 on Lap 15, Bautista was back in P3 as he passed Iannone under braking at Turn 6. That allowed the #19 to strengthen his grip on third in the World Championship. Bautista’s P3 set a new record for most consecutive P3 finishes, with six. Bautista’s pass left Iannone vulnerable to Vierge behind, with the #97 all over the Italian rider for P4 while Lowes had dropped back. On Lap 18, Vierge passed Iannone at Turn 13, although Iannone responded at Turn 5 on Lap 19 when the Spaniard ran wide, before he pulled out a gap over Vierge to secure fourth.

DROPPING BACK FROM THE TOP SIX: Locatelli seventh, Mackenzie fights Gardner

Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) had battled Bautista in the early stages but dropped behind the Ducati rider on the run into Turn 6, with ‘Loka’ settling for seventh place with a relatively big margin either side of him. He finished ahead of Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) in eighth, with the Australian fending off Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) who was hounding him in the second half of the race. The #95 claimed ninth with Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) rounding out the top ten.

HOLDING ON FOR THE TOP TEN: Van der Mark resists Bassani’s challenge

The Dutchman had to fend off Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) to claim a top-ten finish with the Italian finishing half-a-second down on the BMW rider. Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) was 12^th, just four tenths behind ‘El Bocia’, with Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team), Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) and Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) rounding out the points-paying positions.

WILDCARD JUST MISSES OUT: Tulovic less than five seconds away from the points

Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) finished three seconds down on the final point in Race 1 as he claimed 16^th, ahead of wildcard Lukas Tulovic (Team Triple M Ducati Frankfurt) in 17^th. Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) was 18^th with Nicholas Spinelli (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Michael Rinaldi (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) rounding out the top 20. Bobby Fong and Zaqhwan Zaidi (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) were the last classified riders.

RETIREMENTS FROM RACE 1: Rea and Delbianco crash out

Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) had been running in the top ten in Race 1, but he had a high-speed crash at Turn 4 on the third lap, ending his race early but he was able to walk away from the fall. Alessandro Delbianco (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) crashed at Turn 5.

The top six from WorldSBK Race 1, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)

2. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +3.766s

3. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +9.569s

4. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata Go Eleven) +11.221s

5. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) +12.272s

6. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +12.755s

Fastest Lap: Nicolo Bulega (Ducati), 1’38.737s

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WorldWCR: Race One Results From Jerez

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 18, 2025

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Maria Herrera won Race One of the World Women’s Circuit Racing at Jerez, in Spain. Riding her Klint Forward Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Herrera won the 9-lap race by 0.291 second.

Chloe Jones was the runner-up on her GR Motosport Yamaha YZF-R7.

Beatriz Neila was third on her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7.

Americans Mallory Dobbs finished 12th on her Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 and Sonya Lloyd crossed the finish line 18th her Team Trasimeno Yamaha YZF-R7.

Maria Herrera leads the championship with 235 points, 15 ahead of Beatriz Neila who has 220 points. Chloe Jones is third with 153 points.

Results wwcr race 1

ChampionshipStandings race 1

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

RACE 1 THRILLER: Herrera wins after Ramos penalised, Neila third after last-lap contact with #58. Just six points separate the two title rivals, and with the title hanging in the balance, it was elbows out up and down the grid.

The FIM Women’s World Circuit Racing World Championship took to the track for their penultimate race of the competition’s second season at the Pirelli Spanish Round. The sun hung high over at Spain’s Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia, as the Championship, and it was Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) who benefitted from a dramatic final lap to top the podium for the sixth time this season. Chloe Jones (GR Motorsport) followed her home in P2 for her fifth second-place result of the season, and Beatriz Nelia (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) was leading the race into the final lap, then finished in P4, but a penalty sent her back up onto the podium in P3. With these results, Herrea rides into the final race on Sunday with a 15-point lead over Neila, and Jones increased her lead for P3 ahead of Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) by a further three points.

Sparks fly in the final lap: Ramos penalised off the podium, Neila bounced up to P3

Herrera shot off the line ahead of the rest of the grid, cutting across the front row’s other riders as Paola Ramos (YVS Sabadell) snuck ahead of Nelia. Ramos wrestled with Neila for the P2 spot, the wildcard rider showing her pedigree by fighting at the front with the Championship leaders. Jones worked her way up the order from P7 to lead the race into Lap 3. Jones went wide into Turn 2 of that lap, and when Herrera tried to go up the inside, the two made contact, allowing the #36 to shoot the gap and take P1 for herself. As the race drew into the final laps, Jones’s pace had diminished slightly, placing her behind the lead trio as they flew into Turn 1 of the final lap three wide. In that moment, Neila and Ramos went bar to bar. Making contact and sending Neila wide into P4; the incident was later deemed Irresponsible Riding by FIM WorldSBK Stewards on Ramos’s part, sending her down to P4, Herrera atop the podium, the #15 into P2 and Beatriz Nelia up onto the podium. For her part, the wildcard rider Ramos impressed with her pace, battling solidly at the front for the entire contest. Her penalty saw her shuffled off the podium; however, the P4 result is certainly still a result to be proud of.

Ponziani leads the second group: Beats out Boudesseul by 0.006

Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) started from P4; however, by the race’s midpoint, she had fallen out of the lead group. Her pace was enough to finish at the head of the second group in P5. Behind her, Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) wasn’t able to fight in the podium pack this time after placing P3 in her home round last time out, this time notching a serviceable P6 result. Tayla Relph (Full Throttle Racing) fell from her P5 starting place; however, she held on to a seventh-place finish for her second strongest finish of the season.

Rivera continues to shine: Sticks her fourth top ten of the season

Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) was bumped up a position by a Track Limits Penalty for Sara Sanchez (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) on Turn 13 of the final lap, shuffling her back to P9. Rounding out the top ten was rookie rider Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team), who continues to impress after her breakout top sixes at Magny-Cours.

The top six from the WorldWCR Race 1: Full results here!

1. Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team)

2. Chloe Jones (GR Motosport) +0.291s

3. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) +1.114s

4. Paola Ramos (YVS Sabadell) +2.686s

5. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) +5.503s

6. Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) +5.509s

Fastest lap: Paola Ramos – 1’51.303s, new lap record

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WSBK: Bulega Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position In Spain

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 18, 2025

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WSBK: Bulega Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position In Spain

Nicolo Bulega took pole position during World Superbike Superpole qualifying Saturday at Jerez, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R on 2.75-mile (4.42 km) track, Bulega recorded a lap time of 1:36.629, which was not only good enough to top the 25-rider field and secure pole position it also eclipsed his own 2024 All-Time Lap Record of 1:37.596.

Toprak Razgatlioglu qualified second with a 1:37.153 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

Sam Lowes did a 1:37.601 on his ELF Marc VDS Ducati Panigale V4R to earn the third and final spot on the front row.

Row two starters include Bimota Kawasaki’s Alex Lowes (1:37.683), Team Pata Go Eleven’s Andrea Iannonce (1:37.748), and GYTR GRT Yamaha’s Remy Gardner (1:37.780).

Americans Garrett Gerloff qualified 15th with a 1:38.577 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and wildcard Bobby Fong finished 24th on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF-R1 with a lap time of 1:40.213.

Results wsbk superpole

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

LAP RECORD DESTROYED: Bulega unbeatable in Superpole as he claims Jerez pole ahead of Razgatlioglu. Bulega’s lap time was unbelievable as he set a 1’36.629s to become only the second rider, after Tom Sykes, to claim two poles at Jerez.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) set a lap time that left jaws dropped in Tissot Superpole for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship as he claimed pole at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. He was the only rider in the 1’36s bracket as he obliterated his own lap record from last year on the way to beating Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) to P1 on the timesheets.

THE FIRST RUN: Bulega quickest, Razgatlioglu with lots to find…

Razgatlioglu was immediately into the 1’37s with a 1’37.707s as he claimed an early provisional pole, but Bulega was rapid on his first flying lap: he was 0.278s faster after two sectors on his way to setting a barely-believable 1’36.927s as he put a huge eight-tenths gap between himself and ‘El Turco’, who found himself demoted to P3 as Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) moved into second.

UNBELIEVABLE LAP TIME: ‘Bulegas’ smashes the lap record to beat ‘El Turco’

Razgatlioglu was one of the first to set a lap time on the second runs, in the final 5 minutes, and had to find almost eight tenths just to challenge Bulega’s time. He set a 1’37.153s to move within two tenths, but Bulega was going even faster on his next lap: he set a 1’36.629s to go 0.524s clear of Razgatlioglu, while going almost a second quicker than his pole time from 2024. It was Bulega’s fifth pole of the season and ninth overall, while the #1 claimed his 12^th front row start of the season – a 100% record. Sam Lowes completed the front row with a 1’37.601s, 0.972s off the pole time. However, the #14 was declared unfit following the session, promoting everyone behind him up one place.

CLOSELY-PACKED FIELD: Little to separate P4 to P6

Sam’s brother, Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team), had been one place behind the #14 after moving up to P4 with a 1’37.683s, but moves up to P3, while Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) will go from P4; he was a tenth away from the #22 directly ahead. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) put in a 1’37.780s to claim P6 on the timesheets and a second row start for the first two races of the weekend.

REA FROM P6: Can the #65 claim a rostrum from the second row?

Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) will go from the second row after a 1’37.986s, directly ahead of Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) who was a tenth slower than the #65. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) has been quick all weekend and he rounded out the top nine on the timesheets with a 1’38.135s, with Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) narrowly behind him by 0.017s.

The top six from WorldSBK Superpole, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’36.629s

2. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.524s

3. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.972s*

4. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +1.054s

5. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata Go Eleven) +1.119s

6. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) +1.151s

*Declared unfit following Superpole

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WSBK: Bulega Is Best In Saturday Practice At Jerez

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 18, 2025

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WSBK: Bulega Is Best In Saturday Practice At Jerez

Nicolo Bulega led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 3 (FP3) Saturday morning at Jerez, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian turned a lap time of 1:37.892 to lead the 25-rider field.

Sam Lowes was the best of the rest with a 1:38.101 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

2024 WorldSuperbike Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu was third at 1:38.220 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

Americans Garrett Gerloff was 15th with a time of 1:39.068 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and wildcard Bobby Fong got 24th on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF R1.

Results WSBK FP3

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Bulega tops FP3 ahead of Sam Lowes, Razgatlioglu third after Rabat clash. The #11 was the only rider in the 1’37s during FP3 as he claimed top spot, while Razgatlioglu was third after a tricky session.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was the fastest rider in a dramatic Free Practice 3 for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. The #11 was the only rider to lap in the 1’37s as he beat Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team), while ‘El Turco’ had an eventful session on the second day of track action for the Pirelli Spanish Round.

Bulega was quickest out of the blocks in FP3, but he soon found his time being challenged by Razgatlioglu, with ‘El Turco’ briefly going into P1 with a 1’38.220s. However, top spot was claimed by Bulega as the #11 set a 1’37.892s in the final quarter of the session to assert his authority in the final practice session of the year. ‘El Turco’ showed some frustration through the session when he caught traffic, while he also made contact with Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) at Turn 13. The Turkish star eventually finished the session in third, with Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) leapfrogging him with a 1’38.101s.

Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) started his penultimate day as a full-time rider with fourth place, lapping just 0.338s slower than Bulega’s pacesetting time. He was ahead of his former Kawasaki teammate, Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team), with the #22 around a tenth slower than the six-time Champion. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) put two Yamahas in the top six with a 1’38.634s.

Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) continued his strong form with P7 in FP3 after posting a 1’38.648s, while Alessandro Delbianco – standing in for Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) – put in a 1’38.727s as he claimed eighth place. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) finished in ninth with Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) rounding out the top ten.

The top six from WorldSBK FP3, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’37.892s

2. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.209

3. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.328s

4. Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.338s

5. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.495s

6. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) +0.742s

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MotoGP : Sprint Race Results From Phillip Island

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 18, 2025

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MotoGP : Sprint Race Results From Phillip Island

Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25 on Michelin control tires, the Italian won the 13-lap race by 3.149 seconds.

Raul Fernandez was the runner-up on his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP25.

Pedro Acosta finished third on his Red Bull KTM Factory RC16.

Home hero, Jack Miller was fourth on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.

Fabio Di Giannantonio got fifth on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati Desmosedici GP25.

Poleman Fabio Quartararo crossed the finish line 7th on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.

Marc Marquez leads the championship with 545 points, 179 ahead of Alex Marquez who has 366 points. Francesco Bagnaia is third with 274 points.

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Bezzecchi delivers brilliance to take gold in Phillip Island Sprint. Part 1 is all done and with victory by more than three seconds after 13 laps, is the #72 a favourite despite his double Long Lap Penalty on Sunday?

Back-to-back Sprint victories have been completed for Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) and although the Italian didn’t make it easy for himself, he came through with three laps to go on Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) to take the win. Rounding out the Sprint rostrum was Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) with P3 to P5 being covered by a tenth of a second.

OPENING ENCOUNTERS: surprise holeshot and a new leader

Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) got the initial launch and holeshot but by Turn 2, Fernandez had got his way to the front and led the opening lap. He was ahead of pre-Sprint favourite Bezzecchi, who had extra wings on his Aprilia courtesy of a rather unfortunate encounter with seagulls on the Warm Up Lap. Polesitter Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) had dropped to sixth behind Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and Pedro Acosta, whilst the #37’s teammate, Brad Binder, crashed out at Turn 2 on Lap 1.

As Fernandez and Bezzecchi stretched away in an Aprilia 1-2, the battle was intensifying over P3, with Alex Marquez coming under increasing pressure from Miller, Acosta, Quartararo, with Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) doing a great job in P7. Lap 5 saw Miller and Marquez exchange places at Turn 10 and then at Turn 1. In the battle at the front, Bezzecchi had a huge moment going down into Turn 10, narrowly avoiding race leader Fernandez. In the fight for third on Lap 7, Acosta took both Miller and Marquez at Turn 1.

RECOVERING: Bezzecchi pounces on Fernandez

By Lap 9, ‘Bez’ was back on Fernandez’s rear wheel and had much more pace than the #25 and pounced at Turn 2 on Lap 10. On Lap 11, Indonesian Grand Prix winner Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) crashed out at Turn 6 but was all OK and walked away. Onto the last lap and with Bezzecchi and Fernandez locked into the top two positions, it was a true head-to-head between Acosta, Miller and Di Giannantonio for the final place on the podium.

ACROSS THE LINE: the first Aprilia 1-2 in a Sprint

Bezzecchi lived up to his tag of pre-Sprint favourite and got the job done for a second Saturday in a row, whilst Fernandez also made it two Sprint podiums on the spin, making it the first Aprilia 1-2 in a Tissot Sprint. Acosta resisted late pressure from Miller and Di Giannantonio and held onto third on the run to the line, the first Sprint without a Ducati in the top three.

Behind the top five, Alex Marquez was the best for the Italian manufacturer in sixth, dropping back after a blistering start. Quartararo was seventh and will hope for a better time of things on Sunday, whilst Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) and Espargaro completed the points. Outside of the points, Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) climbed to tenth whilst at the back, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and temporary teammate Michele Pirro in what was a Sprint to forget for the #63 and #51. Pecco’s 19^th place combined with Bezzecchi’s win means that there are just eight points splitting them in the battle for third overall.

MotoGP Tissot Sprint results from Phillip Island!

Moto2 : Moreira Takes Pole Position At Phillip Island

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 18, 2025

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Moto2 : Moreira Takes Pole Position At Phillip Island

Diogo Moreira was the man to beat during Moto2 World qualifying Saturday at Phillip Island, in Australia. The Brazilian rider topped qualifying session with a new lap record time. Riding his Pirelli-shod Italtrans Racing Team Kalez, Moreira navigated the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) course in 1:29.817, breaking his own’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:30.307 he set Friday afternoon during the practice session.

Home Hero Senna Agius was second-best with a 1:29.828 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.

His teammate, Manuel Gonzalez claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:29.893.

Row-two qualifiers included ELF Marc VDS’s Jake Dixon (1:29.993) CFMOTO Power Electronics’s Daniel Holgado (1:29.995) and David Alonso (1:30.107).

American Joe Roberts finished the qualifying session 19th on his OnlyFans American Racing Kalex.

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Moreira pips Australia’s Agius to Phillip Island pole. The Brazilian beat the Aussie by just 0.011s and Championship leader Gonzalez earns front row start.

Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) will start the Moto2 Australian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday after a dramatic, tantalising Q2 played out at Phillip Island. Home hero Senna Agius will line up in the middle of the front row, with his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP teammate Manuel Gonzalez completing a top three that was split by a slender 0.076s.

Moreira’s 1:29.817 was the first sub-1:30 lap time around the famous Island in Moto2 as the #10 enjoyed a flawless session – but the same can’t be said for Aron Canet (Fantic Racing). The rider third overall crashed at Turn 4 early in the session, so it was a race against time to get the #44 back out on track.

In the end they did, for one lap, as a fascinating fight for pole unfolded. Moreira ended up beating his lap time but it was chalked off for yellow flags, with both Agius and Gonzalez going so close to a Saturday P1. It wasn’t enough for pole position, but that’s a juicy Moto2 front row for the Grand Prix – and one to celebrate for Agius on home turf.

The second row is stacked too. Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) lines up in P4 ahead of Q1 graduate Daniel Holgado, with the latter’s CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar teammate David Alonso completing that second row. Ayumu Sasaki (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP) is P7, one place ahead of Canet, who nailed that flying lap at the end of the session to jump into the top 10. That could be the most important lap of his season so far.

With Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing) qualifying in P10, one place behind Darryn Binder (ITALJET Gresini Moto2), the top runners in Moto2’s 2025 title chase are in the mix. Tune into the Moto2 Grand Prix at 13:15 local time to see if there are any more championship twists before we head to Malaysia.

Moto2 qualifying results!

Moto3 : Kelso Claims Pole Position At Phillip Island

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 17, 2025

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Moto3 : Kelso Claims Pole Position At Phillip Island

Joel Kelso earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his LevelUp MTA KTM on Pirelli control tires, the home hero turned a lap time of 1:34.056. Not only was that good enough to lead the 26-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse David Almansa’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.726 he set Friday afternoon during the practice session.

Jose Antonio Rueda was the best of the rest with a 1:34.147 on his Red Bull Ajo KTM, and Collin Veijer claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:34.281 on his SIC58 Squadra Corse Honda.

Row-two qualifiers included Honda Team Asia’s Taiyo Furusato (1:34.406) Kelso’s teammate, Matteo Bertelle (1:34.447) and Rueda’s teammate, Alvaro Carpe (1:34.492).

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Kelso takes historic home pole at Phillip Island. The first Australian in Moto3 history to head the grid on ‘The Island’, the #66 hopes a maiden victory can follow on from a first pole of 2025.

A first pole of the season and what a place to do it; Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) was unstoppable, becoming the first Australian to take pole in Moto3 at Phillip Island. Behind him, newly-crowned World Champion Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Mandalika podium finisher Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) whilst the rider second in the Championship, Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) was only 14^th.

Moving through from Q1 into Q2, Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA) had over a quarter of a second advantage ahead of Nicola Carraro (Rivacold Snipers Team), Marco Morelli (GRYD – MLav Racing) and New Zealander Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI – BOE Motorsport. Debutant Brian Uriarte (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) missed out by just 0.111s. With a new lap record straight out of the blocks, Rueda set a 1’34.608 but went on to beat it further on his second lap, setting a 1’34.440, just ahead of Kelso and super-sub Joel Esteban (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team).

As the second run began with just over six minutes to go, it was time for big improvements from the likes of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Friday’s fastest David Almansa (Leopard Racing), who found themselves on the fifth row provisionally. Second in the Championship, Piqueras also needed a lap, with the #36’s first attempt only good enough for 18^th. Rueda improved again but the #66 of Kelso was likewise flying, moving the goal posts to set a 1’34.056. There was a late fall for Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) at Turn 4 but he was OK.

Nobody could touch Kelso though who took his fifth consecutive front row and first pole of the season. Rueda lines up second on the grid whilst the front row is completed by Lunetta who denied Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) with a late lap. Bertelle took fifth place whilst the second row is completed by Carpe – who managed to improve his position late on, unlike compatriot Almansa, who starts 18^th. Other names to keep an eye on include Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) in P9, home-hero Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) in 13^th and Piqueras in 14^th.

Check out full Moto3 qualifying results from Phillip Island HERE

MotoGP : Quartararo On pole Position At Phillip Island

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 17, 2025

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MotoGP : Quartararo On pole Position At Phillip Island

Fabio Quartararo earned pole position during MotoGP World Championship qualifying on Saturday at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1, the Frenchman broke Marco Bezzecchi’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:26.492 he set Friday afternoon with a time of 1:26.465 around the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) circuit during Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday.

Marco Bezzecchi was the best of the rest with a 1:26.496 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25, and home hero Jack Miller claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:26.708 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.

Row-two qualifiers included Trackhouse Aprilia’s Raul Fernandez (1:26.851), Red Bull KTM Factory’s Pedro Acosta (1:26.874) and BK8 Gresini Ducati’s Alex Marquez (1:26.920)

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Quartararo beats Bezzecchi to last-gasp Island pole, Miller bags front row. The Yamaha star beats the Italian by just 0.031s as the home hero comes through Q1 to slot his YZR-M1 on the front row at Phillip Island.

Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), take a bow. A new all-time lap record around Phillip Island is what it took to beat Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) to pole position, and that’s exactly what the Frenchman threw down. That 1:26.465 from El Diablo was 0.031s quicker than the Italian’s best effort, and joining the duo on the front row will be home hero Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP). The Australian dug deep to come through Q1 and delight the home faithful, setting us up good and proper for the Tissot Sprint and Grand Prix.

Q1: Aldeguer and Miller earn Q2 spots

Home hero Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) found himself in Q1 and was the early pacesetter after the opening laps were chucked in on the Island. The session favourite was arguably Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) though and it was the Indonesian GP winner who sailed to P1 with a 1:27.201, with Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) slotting into P2 after the first stints were done.

0.055s split Aldeguer and Binder, with Miller 0.137s away from the top two in P3. Could the Australian wriggle his way into Q2? He was certainly giving it a good go. As Aldeguer extended his advantage at the top with a 1:27.071, Miller climbed above Binder into P2 to go 0.144s adrift of Aldeguer. But it wasn’t over yet.

Binder was on a charge but just ahead, Miller improved again to beat Binder’s time by 0.029s, with the top three split by 0.038s heading onto the final lap. All three of those riders were done, but Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) wasn’t. Setting a red sector through split two, the Frenchman was on course for the top two but Zarco encountered traffic through Turn 7 and 8, with Binder looking like the guilty party – in Zarco’s eyes anyway. The HRC rider was forced to abandon the lap and with that, it was Aldeguer and Miller venturing into Q2.

Q2: Quartararo leaves it late to oust Bezzecchi

And then, it was pole position shootout time at Phillip Island. Leading the way early doors was Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) but on his second flyer, the #73 was down at Turn 4. Meanwhile, to the sound of plenty of Australian cheers, Miller stuck his Yamaha on provisional pole with a 1:26.885, and Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3) climbed into P2!

Marquez got his Ducati fired up again to bring it back to the box, but by the time he did, the rider second in the championship had been shuffled down to P6, then P7. It was Miller from Espargaro from Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), with Aldeguer fronting the second row alongside Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).

Aldeguer then went P2 after setting the exact same lap time as Espargaro, with Turn 4 seeing Bezzecchi vent plenty of frustrations at Marini and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). At this stage, the pre-session favourite was down in P11, one place behind Pecco, as we then geared up for the final five minutes of Q2.

On his out-lap, Miller had an unwanted trip into the Turn 2 gravel trap, but he kept it upright. Now, attention turned to Bezzecchi. And sure enough, the Italian rose to P1 with a 1:26.565, before Alex Marquez crashed for a second time. And this one was a lot quicker. Turn 1 bit the Spaniard, thankfully he was alright, but that was his chances of a front row gone.

Back on track, Bezzecchi stretched his legs again to cement pole position, as Acosta climbed up to P2 on his penultimate lap. That shoved Miller down to P3, but another Yamaha was flying. Quartararo was up through sector three and racing towards the line, we held our breath to see if the Frenchman could oust Bezzecchi. And he did. A stunner. Quartararo slammed home that 1:26.465 to clinch a late pole position in Australia, and Miller improved on his last lap too, meaning the #43 earned his first front row since the 2023 Japanese GP.

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That was a proper qualifying session on the Island. Fernandez was another late improver to claim P4, with Acosta and Alex Marquez making up Row 2 in P5 and P6. Aldeguer launches his victory attack from P7, Espargaro joins his compatriot on Row 3 in P8, with Marini ninth and the top HRC rider. Di Giannantonio spearheads the fourth row in P10 ahead of Bagnaia – who was forced to sit up and out of his time attack at the end of the session – and Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP).

Coming up: Tissot Sprint time at Phillip Island

Doesn’t need to be said, but we’ll do it anyway: don’t miss the Tissot Sprint from Phillip Island! Quartararo on pole, Bezzecchi the favourite, and a home hero on the front row. 15:00 local time, be there.

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MotoGP : Bezzecchi Is Best In Saturday Practice in Australia

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 17, 2025

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MotoGP : Bezzecchi Is Best In Saturday Practice in Australia

Marco Bezzecchi led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian turned a lap time of 1:27.278 to lead the 22-rider field.

Fabio Di Giannantonio was the best of the rest with a 1:27.513 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati Desmosedici GP25.

Fabio Quartararo was third at 1:27.558 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.

Alex Marquez finished the session fourth with a 1:27.596 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

Raul Fernandez got fifth on his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP25 with a lap time of 1:27.608.

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Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Sets Objectives & Announces Riders

March 23, 2024

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Sets Ambitious Objectives And Announces 2024 Rider Lineup

As the Yamaha Thailand Racing Team (YTRT) gears up for the 2024 season, we are proud to announce our ambitious objectives for the year ahead and build on our 2023 experience.

Bangkok, Thailand – 20 March, 2024: With extensive experience working in international motorsports, YTRT aims to leverage our rich history and experience to excel in the competitive world-championship environment while competing in the 2024 WorldSSP championship series.

Since the inception of motorsports in Thailand, Yamaha Thailand Racing has been at the forefront of the racing scene. With countless victories and championships to our name, we have been trailblazers for Thailand on the world stage. From the dominance of the Siam Yamaha Racing Team in the 1970s and 1980s to our current status as championship winners in both national and international race series, YTRT has established a winning reputation within the motorsports industry.

In 2023, Yamaha Thailand Racing Team made history by becoming the first Thai team to compete in the World Supersport class of the FIM Superbike World Championship. This prestigious series attracts a global audience and is a testament to our commitment to excellence on the international stage. As the only Thai team in the WorldSBK paddock, YTRT is committed to raising our professional standards and profile while competing at the highest level of motorsports and establishing ourselves as a world-class racing team.

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team will focus on a year of growth and progress as we develop our riders and continue to build a leading Thai motorsports team.

2024 Rider Lineup

Name: Anupab Sarmoon #51

Team: Yamaha Thailand Racing Team

Motorcycle: Yamaha YZF-R6

Date of Birth: 09 December, 1993

Birthplace: Chiang Mai

Anupab Sarmoon will be entering his second season with Yamaha Thailand Racing Team in the 2024 WorldSSP championship. With notable achievements including finishing fourth overall in the 2022 Asia Road Racing Championship and solid performances in the 2023 WorldSSP season, Sarmoon is poised to take a positive step forward in his international racing career.

Name: Krittapat Keankum #39

Team: Yamaha Thailand Racing Team

Motorcycle: Yamaha YZF-R6

Date of Birth: 22 February, 2005

Birthplace: Nonthabuuri

Krittapat Keankum, a rising talent, joins Yamaha Thailand Racing Team for the 2024 WorldSSP season. After a successful campaign in the R3 bLU cRU championship, finishing sixth in the standings, Keankum is ready to step up to the challenge of racing the supersport Yamaha R6 and aims to showcase his skills on the international stage and the opportunity to progress among Yamaha alumni.

As we embark on the 2024 season, Yamaha Thailand Racing Team is committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence and representing Thailand with pride on the world stage.

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WorldSSP: Race One Results From Jerez

October 18, 2025

55770_JDR_R12_2025_Action — WorldSSP Race 1 at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Stefano Manzi won FIM Supersport World Championship Race One Saturday at Jerez de la Frontera, in Spain. Riding his Pata Ten Kate Yamaha YZF R9, the 2025 WSSP Champion won the 17-lap race by just 0.051 seconds.

Jeremy Alcoba was the runner-up on his Kawasaki ZX-6R 636, just 0.278 second ahead of third-place finisher Can Oncu, who rode his BluCru Evan Bros Yamaha YZF R9.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise crossed the finish line 9th on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.

Stefano Manzi leads the championship with 450 points, 91 ahead of Can Oncu who has 359 points. Tom Booth-Amos is third with 242 points.

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Manzi makes it 11 wins in 2025 ahead of Masia in P3, who closes the battle for the bronze to just two points. Oncu tailed his rival in P2 for his 30^th podium, while Booth-Amos’s P7 leaves the door open for Masia.

The FIM Supersport World Championship’s penultimate race closed out the Pirelli Spanish Round’s penultimate day as the field put rubber to the road at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) stamped his name atop what’s already been a dominant season with his 19^th podium of the season. He was joined on the podium by Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) as the rookie netted his second career podium, and Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team), who tied Bulega for ninth in the all-time WorldSSP podium standings with 30.

THE INSATIABLE ITALIAN: Despite having already wrapped up the Riders’ Championship, Manzi takes the Race win

Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) strode forward at lights out to take the holeshot ahead of Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) and Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME Air Racing) by Turn 7 of the first lap. Casadei and Masia had emerged in front of Oncu until Lap 2, when in Turn 6 the Turk barged Casadei out of the way, sending him back to P8. The incident was deemed Irresponsible Riding by FIM WorldSBK Stewards, which required him to drop back one position. That one position, however, became two positions when he let off the gas on the back straight. Masia made his way through at the same moment as Manzi. The Italian didn’t show his typical aggressiveness early on; he turned it on after he was gifted P1 from Oncu’s penalty. From there, he sized up Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) before making a late move on the rookie to take the win. Alcoba made a late play up into the podium spots in the second half of the race. He led the encounter into the final lap, but after running wide into Turn 13, he was bumped aside by Manzi to settle for P2. Oncu, with his usual blistering pace, early on, however, he struggled on Turn 9 as he was overtaken by Manzi with regularity, frustrating his efforts. Oncu crossed the line in fourth, but Masia was handed a track limits penalty in the final corner of the final lap by FIM WorldSBK Stewards, demoting him off the podium to be replaced by Oncu in P3.

TOUGH BREAKS: Masia penalised off the podium, and Casadei barged back to P6 finish

Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) looked strong at Jerez’s first encounter, giving Manzi and Oncu each headaches in the fight for the race win. He unfortunately ran wide in the final Turn 13, and after the penalty, he was moved off the podium to P4. Alberto Surra (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) did very well to establish himself in the podium fight by Lap 5 after starting in P10; the Italian went on to finish P5. After he was sent wide by Oncu in Turn 6 in the early running, Casadei was unable to recover positions to rejoin the podium fight, going on to finish P6.

BOOTH-AMOS RECOVERS TO P7 finish after P20 grid start

Tom Booth-Amos’s (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) Championship third-place hopes were dealt a big blow in Race 1 as the Englishman finished P7 after he started back in P20. Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) flexed a metronomic race pace in the first half of the race; however, when it decreased, so did his position, going on to finish P8. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) wasn’t able to keep his Race 1 win streak going at Jerez; instead, the Frenchman finished P9. Roberto Garcia (GMT94-YAMAHA) carried the flag for the GMT94 squad after Mahias’s crash, bringing home P10.

MAHIAS UNFIT: Diagnosed with left distal radius fracture

Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) was pushing hard to try to make up for his back-of-the-grid start before Javier del Olmo (Kawasaki JDO Team) crashed out on turn 10 two laps later. Niccolo Antonelli (VFT Racing) was riding in the top 5 on Turn 6 of Lap 5 when he crashed out, spoiling what was otherwise a strong ride from him. Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) ran into technical issues in Turn 11, ending his day early.

The top six from the WorldSSP Race 1: Full results here!

1. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing)

2. Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) +0.051s

3. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) +0.329

4. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) +0.400s

5. Alberto Surra (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) +1.625s

6. Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME AIR Racing) +2.675s

Fastest Lap: Can Oncu (Yamaha), 1’42.702s

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WorldSBK: Race One Results From Jerez

October 18, 2025

WorldSBK Race 1 at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Nicolo Bulega won FIM Superbike World Championship Race One Saturday at Jerez de la Frontera, in Spain. Bulega started from pole position rode his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R to a 3.766- second margin of victory in the 20-lap race.

2024 WorldSuperbike Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu was the runner-up on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR and Bulega’s teammate, Alvaro Bautista crossed the finish line third.

Americans Garrett Gerloff finished the race 14th on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and Bobby Fong 21st on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF R1.

Toprak Razgatlioglu leads the championship with 600 points, 34 ahead of Nicolo Bulega who has 566 points. Alvaro bautista is third with 308 points.

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A SUNDAY SHOWDOWN AWAITS: Bulega’s Race 1 victory ahead of Razgatlioglu takes the title fight to the final day. The title will be decided on the last day of the 2025 season as Bulega dominated Race 1 ahead of the Championship leader.

The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will go down to the final day of the 2025 season after Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) beat Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) by almost four seconds in Race 1 at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. ‘Bulegas’ was unbeaten on Saturday as he converted his pole position into victory in the Pirelli Spanish Round, while ‘El Turco’ came home in second – but that wasn’t enough to secure the title a day early.

BULEGA BOLTS ON LAP 1: Taking control in the opening laps

Razgatlioglu initially got a great start to take the lead at Turn 1, but Bulega responded through the opening sector to claim the lead, while Razgatlioglu fell down the order, eventually fighting back to P2 at Turn 6 after passing Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven). Razgatlioglu’s issue was Bulega was already two seconds clear of ‘El Turco’ by this point. ‘Bulegas’ was in a league of his own in the early stages of Race 1, lapping in the 1’38s while Razgatlioglu was in the 1’39s, as the #11 cruised to victory, ensuring the title fight would roll on to the final day of the season. Bulega took the 18^th win of his WorldSBK career, while Razgatlioglu claimed his 25^th consecutive podium: equalling Colin Edwards’ all-time record. In terms of the title, Razgatlioglu needs to score just three points across Sunday’s races to be guaranteed the title.

BATTLING FOR THE PODIUM: Four riders scrap it out

As in recent rounds, it was a fierce fight for third with Iannone leading the fight in the early stages of the 20-lap race, although he faced a lot of pressure from Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) and Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) directly behind, while Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was fighting his way through the field. Lowes often had the run on ‘The Maniac’ through Turn 12 into the final right-hand hairpin of Turn 13, but Iannone was able to resist Lowes’ challenge. At the end of Lap 11, Bautista took a different line through Turn 13, using that advantage to pass both Vierge and Lowes into Turn 1 to move into P4. At the end of Lap 13, Bautista tried to pass Iannone at Turn 13 but ran wide and pulled off a miraculous save, allowing the #29 to keep P3 but taking the position at Turn 1; until he made a mistake at Turn 2, dropping behind Iannone and Vierge. At Turn 6 on Lap 15, Bautista was back in P3 as he passed Iannone under braking at Turn 6. That allowed the #19 to strengthen his grip on third in the World Championship. Bautista’s P3 set a new record for most consecutive P3 finishes, with six. Bautista’s pass left Iannone vulnerable to Vierge behind, with the #97 all over the Italian rider for P4 while Lowes had dropped back. On Lap 18, Vierge passed Iannone at Turn 13, although Iannone responded at Turn 5 on Lap 19 when the Spaniard ran wide, before he pulled out a gap over Vierge to secure fourth.

DROPPING BACK FROM THE TOP SIX: Locatelli seventh, Mackenzie fights Gardner

Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) had battled Bautista in the early stages but dropped behind the Ducati rider on the run into Turn 6, with ‘Loka’ settling for seventh place with a relatively big margin either side of him. He finished ahead of Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) in eighth, with the Australian fending off Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) who was hounding him in the second half of the race. The #95 claimed ninth with Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) rounding out the top ten.

HOLDING ON FOR THE TOP TEN: Van der Mark resists Bassani’s challenge

The Dutchman had to fend off Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) to claim a top-ten finish with the Italian finishing half-a-second down on the BMW rider. Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) was 12^th, just four tenths behind ‘El Bocia’, with Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team), Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) and Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) rounding out the points-paying positions.

WILDCARD JUST MISSES OUT: Tulovic less than five seconds away from the points

Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) finished three seconds down on the final point in Race 1 as he claimed 16^th, ahead of wildcard Lukas Tulovic (Team Triple M Ducati Frankfurt) in 17^th. Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) was 18^th with Nicholas Spinelli (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Michael Rinaldi (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) rounding out the top 20. Bobby Fong and Zaqhwan Zaidi (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) were the last classified riders.

RETIREMENTS FROM RACE 1: Rea and Delbianco crash out

Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) had been running in the top ten in Race 1, but he had a high-speed crash at Turn 4 on the third lap, ending his race early but he was able to walk away from the fall. Alessandro Delbianco (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) crashed at Turn 5.

The top six from WorldSBK Race 1, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)

2. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +3.766s

3. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +9.569s

4. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata Go Eleven) +11.221s

5. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) +12.272s

6. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +12.755s

Fastest Lap: Nicolo Bulega (Ducati), 1’38.737s

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WorldWCR: Race One Results From Jerez

October 18, 2025

WWCR Race 1 at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.