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British Superbike: Race One Results From Donington Park

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British Superbike: Race One Results From Donington Park
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 SBK points after R1

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing:

Ryde defeats O’Halloran in thrilling final lap of the eBay Sprint Race at Donington Park

 

Jason O'Halloran (22) and Kyle Ryde (77) battle for the lead in British Superbike Race One at Donington Park. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Jason O’Halloran (22) and Kyle Ryde (77) battle for the lead in British Superbike Race One at Donington Park. Photo courtesy MSVR.

 

Kyle Ryde celebrated his first victory of the 2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the eBay Sprint race at Donington Park, taking the chequered flag just 0.038s ahead of Jason O’Halloran as the fight for the win went down to the wire in a thrilling final lap.

The first eBay Sprint race didn’t disappoint as it became a last lap dog fight for the win between Ryde and O’Halloran, who were both targeting their first race victory of the season and to become the fourth different winner in 2022.

Rory Skinner had taken the initial advantage at the start after an incredible move around the outside into Redgate for the first time to put the Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki ahead. Pole sitter O’Halloran and the Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha pairing of Ryde and Ray led the chasing pack.

A lap later and O’Halloran grabbed the lead with a move on Skinner into Redgate, but behind them, the teammates were scrapping for third after Ray moved ahead of Ryde at Redgate on the third lap.

Championship leader Ray then had his turn at the front by lap six, as he carved his way through, but two laps later, his Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha teammate Ryde had claimed the position.

Ryde then held the lead, despite coming under immense pressure from Ray and O’Halloran plus the Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki pairing of Lee Jackson and Skinner. Jackson and O’Halloran had a huge dice for the position, and on lap ten, it was so close that it cost the pair time, which also meant that Glenn Irwin was then in the mix.

Ryde was determined at the front; meanwhile O’Halloran had regained ground and was into second with three laps to go ahead of Ray. The McAMS Yamaha had his sights firmly set on Ryde ahead of him, closing him down onto the final lap when he made a move at the Old Hairpin, but his rival fought back.

Ryde led O’Halloran into Roberts Chicane as the pair were side-by-side and it was a drag to the line between the pair in a dramatic finish, where the Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha rider emerged ahead.

Ray completed the podium ahead of Jackson and Glenn Irwin who completed the top five. Meanwhile Christian Iddon scored a sixth place finish for Buildbase Suzuki as he holds joint position in the eBay Fast Forward Award after making up eight positions from his starting place on the grid.

Skinner finished seventh ahead of Tommy Bridewell on the leading Ducati with Peter Hickman and returning champion Tarran Mackenzie completing the top ten.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, eBay Sprint Race result:

  1. Kyle Ryde (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha)
  2. Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) +0.038s
  3. Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) +1.143s
  4. Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) +2.306s
  5. Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +5.908s
  6. Christian Iddon (Buildbase Suzuki) +6.246s
  7. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) +7.401s
  8. Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +8.152s
  9. Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) +8.278s
  10. Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) +10.659s

 

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

  1. Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) 118
  2. Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing UK) 107
  3. Kyle Ryde (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) 106
  4. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) 95
  5. Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) 93
  6. Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) 80
  7. Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 64
  8. Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) 54

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

 

Kyle Ryde

Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha

eBay Sprint Race winner

“It was very difficult race at the start, obviously there were five or six of us all sort of bunched up and I didn’t really get a chance to look at my pitboard!

“I just saw my opportunity and thought if I don’t do it now, I never will! I had a go and to be honest I came round and there were 12 laps still to go and I was in the lead.

“I thought ‘I’ve gone way too early here’ because I know how good Jason is, especially at the end of a race. It nearly backfired but I just managed to win.

“It was a difficult end to the race as I had about half a second and Jason just bridged the gap and he ran wide into the Old Hairpin, luckily as I think he may have had a bit more speed in the rest of the lap.

“I knew this win would come at some point and luckily for me it was at my home track.”

British Talent Cup: American Correa P6 In Race One At Donington (Updated)

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British Talent Cup: American Correa P6 In Race One At Donington (Updated)
BTC R1

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by British Talent Cup:

Brown kicks 2022 campaign into gear with victory at Donington

The number 74 comes out on top in a classic freight train battle in the East Midlands

 

Ryan Hitchcock (43) leads Harrison Dessoy (55), Rhys Stephenson (23), Julian Correa (40), Baily Stuart-Campbell (9), Sullivan Mounsey (4), and Lucas Brown (29) during British Talent Cup Race One at Donington Park. Photo courtesy British Talent Cup.
Ryan Hitchcock (43) leads Harrison Dessoy (55), Rhys Stephenson (23), Julian Correa (40), Baily Stuart-Campbell (9), Sullivan Mounsey (4), and Lucas Brown (29) during British Talent Cup Race One at Donington Park. Photo courtesy British Talent Cup.

 

Saturday, 21 May 2022

Carter Brown (MLav VisionTrack Academy) took his first win of the Honda British Talent Cup season in Race 1 at Donington, the number 74 coming out on top on the drag to the line against teammate Johnny Garness (MLav VisionTrack Academy) in a classic BTC close finish. Harrison Dessoy (Microlise Cresswell Racing) took third, with drama for Kiyano Veijer (Microlise Cresswell Racing) as the Dutchman crashed out.

Off the line it was Garness with the initial launch from pole, but by Turn 1 it was Veijer with the holeshot ahead of an already close battle between Rhys Stephenson (Rocket Racing) and Brown, with the number 23 then through soon after to lead. After the first few shuffles, however, a classic freight train formed at the front.

It was just past a third of race distance, Lap 7, when Veijer crashed out. The Dutchman had duelled Stephenson early on and the two then made contact, with the Microlise bike sliding off into the gravel. That was drama in the standings, and there was more to come.

As the laps ticked down the freight train remained pretty close, with no one able to make a break and split the group, but it soon lost another key name: Stephenson. The number 23 was out of the running, adding another dash of drama.

Starting the final lap though, Brown had a small gap ahead of Dessoy vs Garness, with the number 57 coming through into second at Redgate. But Garness was making progress into the deficit as the freight train navigated back markers, and coming into Coppice he had a look. The number 57 couldn’t quite find a way through from thereon on though, forced to settle for second as he and Brown were separated by just thousandths over the line.

Dessoy took third for another impressive podium finish as his step forward in 2022 continues to pay dividends, and fourth went to Ryan Hitchcock (City Lifting by RS Racing) as he moved forward at Donington. Sullivan Mounsey (Wilson Racing/J&S Accessories) took fifth as the number 4 returns to the fold and gets straight back into the top five, making good late progress through the group.

Julian Correa (Microlise Cresswell Racing) took sixth ahead of Bailey Stuart-Campbell (Team 151s/Lextek), Lucas Brown (SP125/Amphibian Scaffolding) and Luca Hopkins (SP125/Barnsdale Leisure), who completed the front freight train.

Harrison Crosby (Banks Racing) won the fight in the second group to complete the top ten.

That’s all from Race 1, with another showdown ready and waiting on Sunday. Who will come out on top in Race 2 at Donington? We’ll find out at 14:05 (GMT+1)!

MotoAmerica: Barry Breaks Lap Record, Takes Twins Cup Pole At VIR

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MotoAmerica: Barry Breaks Lap Record, Takes Twins Cup Pole At VIR

Editorial Note: The previous MotoAmerica Twins Cup All-Time Lap Record at VIR was 1:30.823, which was set by Jody Barry in 2021.

 

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MotoAmerica: Herrin Grabs Supersport Pole Position At VIR

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MotoAmerica: Herrin Grabs Supersport Pole Position At VIR
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MotoAmerica: Gagne Beats Lap Record, Takes Superbike Pole At VIR

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MotoAmerica: Gagne Beats Lap Record, Takes Superbike Pole At VIR

Editorial Note: The previous MotoAmerica Superbike All-Time Lap Record at VIR was 1:23.594, set by Jake Gagne in 2021.

 

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World Supersport: Race One Results From Estoril

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World Supersport: Race One Results From Estoril
SS R1
 SS Points after R1

MotoAmerica: Gillim Destroys Lap Record, Takes Stock 1000 Pole At VIR (Updated)

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MotoAmerica: Gillim Destroys Lap Record, Takes Stock 1000 Pole At VIR (Updated)

Editorial Note: Corey Alexander crashed during the session and suffered injuries that have resulted in him being ruled unfit to ride by MotoAmerica’s medical staff.

The previous Stock 1000 All-Time Lap Record for VIR was 1:26.283, which was set by Jake Lewis in 2021. Aftermarket wheels are allowed in Stock 1000 in 2022.

 

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WorldSBK: Race One Results From Estoril (Updated)

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WorldSBK: Race One Results From Estoril (Updated)
SBK R1
 SBK Points after R1

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna WorldSBK Press Office:

Bautista claimed a last-ditch victory over Razgatlioglu at the finish line to extend his Championship lead

It was a thrilling battle between Bautista, Rea and Razgatlioglu with the Spanish rider keeping his closest rivals at bay

 

Alvaro Bautista (19) takes the checkered flag at the end of Race One at Estoril. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Alvaro Bautista (19) takes the checkered flag at the end of Race One at Estoril. Photo courtesy Dorna.

 

Race 1 highlights – WorldSBK

P1 – Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)

Bautista claimed his fourth win of 2022 at the Circuito Estoril. The Spanish rider made his winning overtake on the finish line, finishing ahead of Razgatlioglu by just 0.126s after getting a better run off the final Turn 13 corner. Race 1 victory means he extends his Championship lead to a 27-point advantage over Rea.
“I led the most important metres of the race! I tried to pass Toprak, but he was very strong at the braking points and the only point that I really matched him was on the exit of the last corner. My traction, especially in the last laps, was better and I gained a lot of distance there. I just played my card on the last lap. I tried to be very close to him at that point on the track. In the end, I can exit faster than him from the last corner.”

P2 – Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK)

After battling with Rea in the early stages of the race, the pair having switched position eight times from Lap 6, Razgatlioglu was denied victory by Bautista on the finish line. Razgatlioglu’s second place means he has been on the podium of all his races at the Circuito Estoril.

“Today, I tried everything. I did everything in the race. I’m feeling in the race like I was riding how I did in 2021 because this year I did not start like the real Toprak. In the race, I am feeling like I rode the bike like the real Toprak. I’m happy about this. We are battling with Jonny and a little bit with Bautista, but his bike is incredible because on the last lap, on the straight, he passed me. I am happy because this race was the real Toprak. Tomorrow, I try more because maybe we’re working to keep the rear tyre a little bit more. It’s a long race and I need to save the rear tyre because in the last five laps, I felt a lot of spinning.”

P3 – Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK)

Rea finished third in Race 1 after battling with Razgatlioglu throughout the race. He was overtaken by Bautista on Lap 16 and Rea has not been able to maintain Bautista and Razgatlioglu’s rhythm. Nevertheless, he claimed the new Estoril lap record of 1’36.204s.

To note: Rea had a different tyre strategy to the leaders as he used Pirelli’s SC0 standard rear tyre, while Bautista and Razgatlioglu used the SCX

“It’s always interesting battling with Toprak. Our bikes are so evenly matched, Yamaha and Kawasaki, with the lap time. We make the difference in some areas of the track. It was really close in some areas. I felt like at one point I had the better rhythm, in the first 10 laps. I was trying to go to the front to go away, I could see Alvaro was approaching but he would always be so deep on the brakes in Turn 1 so there was a point where I couldn’t do anymore. Then I made a huge mistake at Turn 1 with a braking issue, I couldn’t create the issue with the front brake. It came right back, I jumped on the rear brake to stop the bike. I blew the corner and Alvaro went past. From that point, I just lost a little bit of track position and then I couldn’t really close the gap. I was by myself. With two laps to go, I decided to consolidate the position.”

P4 – Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK)

Andrea Locatelli was in fourth place for his fourth consecutive top four finish this season. He had been racing on his own as he finished 12.244s behind Rea but 2.028s clear of Vierge.

“It wasn’t an easy race for me today. On the first lap, I needed to overtake a lot and I lost the possibility to stay with Jonny and Toprak. In the end, I tried to push the maximum. We improved a lot with the bike compared to last year on this track so I’m so happy about it. We have lots of data to try to prepare the bike for tomorrow. I really hope we’ll have dry conditions to try to try to close a little more the gap. We are here for the podium.”

P5 – Xavi Vierge (Team HRC)

Starting from 11th on the grid, Vierge pipped his teammate to claim his first WorldSBK top five. Only 0.108s separated him from Lecuona.

“I am really happy! This morning, the Superpole was not easy for us, we are still struggling to take profit with the SCQ tyre, but we worked well. We knew we had good pace for the race, made a good start and kept pushing until the final laps and overtake some people. For sure, this is really positive for us. I can get to Iker and study him! I saw the point I could get to pass him, and I tried to in the final lap. We need to improve a bit on the exit of the corner; we had a very good feeling with the front, but it is really important at this track that, if we want to close the gap to the top guys, to find a little bit on the exit of the corner.”

P6 – Iker Lecuona (Team HRC)

Lecuona claimed his fourth top six in a row with a sixth place in Race 1.

“In general, it’s a very good race. I am happy with P6 but it’s true that in the last five laps I struggled a lot with the front tyre. All the race, I had a good pace; Xavi was behind me by about a second and I could stay with Scott Redding all the race. That was my plan and to try and save some tyre to attack. I watched the gap with Andrea Locatelli, and we didn’t recover a lot, so I preferred to stay behind. I went to overtake Redding in the last seven laps, his front tyre dropped and mine dropped a bit later. I can stay in P6, but I saved a lot of crashes during the race. I am happy with P6 and for Xavi; everything happened on the last lap, and I could do nothing! It’s a positive to have Xavi in front as we have more data. We know very well what we need to improve for tomorrow, so that’s the plan!”

To note:

Scott Redding (BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) was the first BMW rider in eighth despite having started from fourth on the grid.

Garrett Gerloff (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) has been declared unfit for the remainder of the Estoril Round. The American rider suffered a deep wound on his left knee following a big highside at Turn 1 in FP3.

WorldSBK action resumes on Sunday from 09:00 (Local Time), followed by Tissot Superpole Race at 11:00 and Race 2 at 14:00.

MotoAmerica: Van Earns Junior Cup Pole Position At VIR

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MotoAmerica: Van Earns Junior Cup Pole Position At VIR
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MotoAmerica: Buyck Dominates Royal Enfield BTR Q1 At VIR

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MotoAmerica: Buyck Dominates Royal Enfield BTR Q1 At VIR
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British Superbike: Race One Results From Donington Park

Donington Park. Photo courtesy Michelin.
Donington Park. Photo courtesy Michelin.
SBK R1
 SBK points after R1

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing:

Ryde defeats O’Halloran in thrilling final lap of the eBay Sprint Race at Donington Park

 

Jason O'Halloran (22) and Kyle Ryde (77) battle for the lead in British Superbike Race One at Donington Park. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Jason O’Halloran (22) and Kyle Ryde (77) battle for the lead in British Superbike Race One at Donington Park. Photo courtesy MSVR.

 

Kyle Ryde celebrated his first victory of the 2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the eBay Sprint race at Donington Park, taking the chequered flag just 0.038s ahead of Jason O’Halloran as the fight for the win went down to the wire in a thrilling final lap.

The first eBay Sprint race didn’t disappoint as it became a last lap dog fight for the win between Ryde and O’Halloran, who were both targeting their first race victory of the season and to become the fourth different winner in 2022.

Rory Skinner had taken the initial advantage at the start after an incredible move around the outside into Redgate for the first time to put the Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki ahead. Pole sitter O’Halloran and the Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha pairing of Ryde and Ray led the chasing pack.

A lap later and O’Halloran grabbed the lead with a move on Skinner into Redgate, but behind them, the teammates were scrapping for third after Ray moved ahead of Ryde at Redgate on the third lap.

Championship leader Ray then had his turn at the front by lap six, as he carved his way through, but two laps later, his Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha teammate Ryde had claimed the position.

Ryde then held the lead, despite coming under immense pressure from Ray and O’Halloran plus the Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki pairing of Lee Jackson and Skinner. Jackson and O’Halloran had a huge dice for the position, and on lap ten, it was so close that it cost the pair time, which also meant that Glenn Irwin was then in the mix.

Ryde was determined at the front; meanwhile O’Halloran had regained ground and was into second with three laps to go ahead of Ray. The McAMS Yamaha had his sights firmly set on Ryde ahead of him, closing him down onto the final lap when he made a move at the Old Hairpin, but his rival fought back.

Ryde led O’Halloran into Roberts Chicane as the pair were side-by-side and it was a drag to the line between the pair in a dramatic finish, where the Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha rider emerged ahead.

Ray completed the podium ahead of Jackson and Glenn Irwin who completed the top five. Meanwhile Christian Iddon scored a sixth place finish for Buildbase Suzuki as he holds joint position in the eBay Fast Forward Award after making up eight positions from his starting place on the grid.

Skinner finished seventh ahead of Tommy Bridewell on the leading Ducati with Peter Hickman and returning champion Tarran Mackenzie completing the top ten.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, eBay Sprint Race result:

  1. Kyle Ryde (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha)
  2. Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) +0.038s
  3. Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) +1.143s
  4. Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) +2.306s
  5. Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +5.908s
  6. Christian Iddon (Buildbase Suzuki) +6.246s
  7. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) +7.401s
  8. Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +8.152s
  9. Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) +8.278s
  10. Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) +10.659s

 

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

  1. Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) 118
  2. Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing UK) 107
  3. Kyle Ryde (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) 106
  4. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) 95
  5. Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) 93
  6. Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) 80
  7. Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 64
  8. Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) 54

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

 

Kyle Ryde

Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha

eBay Sprint Race winner

“It was very difficult race at the start, obviously there were five or six of us all sort of bunched up and I didn’t really get a chance to look at my pitboard!

“I just saw my opportunity and thought if I don’t do it now, I never will! I had a go and to be honest I came round and there were 12 laps still to go and I was in the lead.

“I thought ‘I’ve gone way too early here’ because I know how good Jason is, especially at the end of a race. It nearly backfired but I just managed to win.

“It was a difficult end to the race as I had about half a second and Jason just bridged the gap and he ran wide into the Old Hairpin, luckily as I think he may have had a bit more speed in the rest of the lap.

“I knew this win would come at some point and luckily for me it was at my home track.”

British Talent Cup: American Correa P6 In Race One At Donington (Updated)

Julian Correa (40). Photo by Camipix Photography, courtesy Michael Correa.
Julian Correa (40). Photo by Camipix Photography, courtesy Michael Correa.
BTC R1

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by British Talent Cup:

Brown kicks 2022 campaign into gear with victory at Donington

The number 74 comes out on top in a classic freight train battle in the East Midlands

 

Ryan Hitchcock (43) leads Harrison Dessoy (55), Rhys Stephenson (23), Julian Correa (40), Baily Stuart-Campbell (9), Sullivan Mounsey (4), and Lucas Brown (29) during British Talent Cup Race One at Donington Park. Photo courtesy British Talent Cup.
Ryan Hitchcock (43) leads Harrison Dessoy (55), Rhys Stephenson (23), Julian Correa (40), Baily Stuart-Campbell (9), Sullivan Mounsey (4), and Lucas Brown (29) during British Talent Cup Race One at Donington Park. Photo courtesy British Talent Cup.

 

Saturday, 21 May 2022

Carter Brown (MLav VisionTrack Academy) took his first win of the Honda British Talent Cup season in Race 1 at Donington, the number 74 coming out on top on the drag to the line against teammate Johnny Garness (MLav VisionTrack Academy) in a classic BTC close finish. Harrison Dessoy (Microlise Cresswell Racing) took third, with drama for Kiyano Veijer (Microlise Cresswell Racing) as the Dutchman crashed out.

Off the line it was Garness with the initial launch from pole, but by Turn 1 it was Veijer with the holeshot ahead of an already close battle between Rhys Stephenson (Rocket Racing) and Brown, with the number 23 then through soon after to lead. After the first few shuffles, however, a classic freight train formed at the front.

It was just past a third of race distance, Lap 7, when Veijer crashed out. The Dutchman had duelled Stephenson early on and the two then made contact, with the Microlise bike sliding off into the gravel. That was drama in the standings, and there was more to come.

As the laps ticked down the freight train remained pretty close, with no one able to make a break and split the group, but it soon lost another key name: Stephenson. The number 23 was out of the running, adding another dash of drama.

Starting the final lap though, Brown had a small gap ahead of Dessoy vs Garness, with the number 57 coming through into second at Redgate. But Garness was making progress into the deficit as the freight train navigated back markers, and coming into Coppice he had a look. The number 57 couldn’t quite find a way through from thereon on though, forced to settle for second as he and Brown were separated by just thousandths over the line.

Dessoy took third for another impressive podium finish as his step forward in 2022 continues to pay dividends, and fourth went to Ryan Hitchcock (City Lifting by RS Racing) as he moved forward at Donington. Sullivan Mounsey (Wilson Racing/J&S Accessories) took fifth as the number 4 returns to the fold and gets straight back into the top five, making good late progress through the group.

Julian Correa (Microlise Cresswell Racing) took sixth ahead of Bailey Stuart-Campbell (Team 151s/Lextek), Lucas Brown (SP125/Amphibian Scaffolding) and Luca Hopkins (SP125/Barnsdale Leisure), who completed the front freight train.

Harrison Crosby (Banks Racing) won the fight in the second group to complete the top ten.

That’s all from Race 1, with another showdown ready and waiting on Sunday. Who will come out on top in Race 2 at Donington? We’ll find out at 14:05 (GMT+1)!

MotoAmerica: Barry Breaks Lap Record, Takes Twins Cup Pole At VIR

Jody Barry (11). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Jody Barry (11). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Editorial Note: The previous MotoAmerica Twins Cup All-Time Lap Record at VIR was 1:30.823, which was set by Jody Barry in 2021.

 

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MotoAmerica: Herrin Grabs Supersport Pole Position At VIR

Josh Herrin (2). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Josh Herrin (2). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati North America.
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MotoAmerica: Gagne Beats Lap Record, Takes Superbike Pole At VIR

Jake Gagne (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Jake Gagne (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Editorial Note: The previous MotoAmerica Superbike All-Time Lap Record at VIR was 1:23.594, set by Jake Gagne in 2021.

 

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World Supersport: Race One Results From Estoril

Circuito Estoril. Photo courtesy Circuito Estoril.
Circuito Estoril. Photo courtesy Circuito Estoril.
SS R1
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MotoAmerica: Gillim Destroys Lap Record, Takes Stock 1000 Pole At VIR (Updated)

Hayden Gillim (69). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Hayden Gillim (69) comes into Road America with the point lead in Yuasa Stock 1000. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Editorial Note: Corey Alexander crashed during the session and suffered injuries that have resulted in him being ruled unfit to ride by MotoAmerica’s medical staff.

The previous Stock 1000 All-Time Lap Record for VIR was 1:26.283, which was set by Jake Lewis in 2021. Aftermarket wheels are allowed in Stock 1000 in 2022.

 

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WorldSBK: Race One Results From Estoril (Updated)

Circuito Estoril. Photo courtesy Circuito Estoril.
Circuito Estoril. Photo courtesy Circuito Estoril.
SBK R1
 SBK Points after R1

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna WorldSBK Press Office:

Bautista claimed a last-ditch victory over Razgatlioglu at the finish line to extend his Championship lead

It was a thrilling battle between Bautista, Rea and Razgatlioglu with the Spanish rider keeping his closest rivals at bay

 

Alvaro Bautista (19) takes the checkered flag at the end of Race One at Estoril. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Alvaro Bautista (19) takes the checkered flag at the end of Race One at Estoril. Photo courtesy Dorna.

 

Race 1 highlights – WorldSBK

P1 – Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)

Bautista claimed his fourth win of 2022 at the Circuito Estoril. The Spanish rider made his winning overtake on the finish line, finishing ahead of Razgatlioglu by just 0.126s after getting a better run off the final Turn 13 corner. Race 1 victory means he extends his Championship lead to a 27-point advantage over Rea.
“I led the most important metres of the race! I tried to pass Toprak, but he was very strong at the braking points and the only point that I really matched him was on the exit of the last corner. My traction, especially in the last laps, was better and I gained a lot of distance there. I just played my card on the last lap. I tried to be very close to him at that point on the track. In the end, I can exit faster than him from the last corner.”

P2 – Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK)

After battling with Rea in the early stages of the race, the pair having switched position eight times from Lap 6, Razgatlioglu was denied victory by Bautista on the finish line. Razgatlioglu’s second place means he has been on the podium of all his races at the Circuito Estoril.

“Today, I tried everything. I did everything in the race. I’m feeling in the race like I was riding how I did in 2021 because this year I did not start like the real Toprak. In the race, I am feeling like I rode the bike like the real Toprak. I’m happy about this. We are battling with Jonny and a little bit with Bautista, but his bike is incredible because on the last lap, on the straight, he passed me. I am happy because this race was the real Toprak. Tomorrow, I try more because maybe we’re working to keep the rear tyre a little bit more. It’s a long race and I need to save the rear tyre because in the last five laps, I felt a lot of spinning.”

P3 – Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK)

Rea finished third in Race 1 after battling with Razgatlioglu throughout the race. He was overtaken by Bautista on Lap 16 and Rea has not been able to maintain Bautista and Razgatlioglu’s rhythm. Nevertheless, he claimed the new Estoril lap record of 1’36.204s.

To note: Rea had a different tyre strategy to the leaders as he used Pirelli’s SC0 standard rear tyre, while Bautista and Razgatlioglu used the SCX

“It’s always interesting battling with Toprak. Our bikes are so evenly matched, Yamaha and Kawasaki, with the lap time. We make the difference in some areas of the track. It was really close in some areas. I felt like at one point I had the better rhythm, in the first 10 laps. I was trying to go to the front to go away, I could see Alvaro was approaching but he would always be so deep on the brakes in Turn 1 so there was a point where I couldn’t do anymore. Then I made a huge mistake at Turn 1 with a braking issue, I couldn’t create the issue with the front brake. It came right back, I jumped on the rear brake to stop the bike. I blew the corner and Alvaro went past. From that point, I just lost a little bit of track position and then I couldn’t really close the gap. I was by myself. With two laps to go, I decided to consolidate the position.”

P4 – Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK)

Andrea Locatelli was in fourth place for his fourth consecutive top four finish this season. He had been racing on his own as he finished 12.244s behind Rea but 2.028s clear of Vierge.

“It wasn’t an easy race for me today. On the first lap, I needed to overtake a lot and I lost the possibility to stay with Jonny and Toprak. In the end, I tried to push the maximum. We improved a lot with the bike compared to last year on this track so I’m so happy about it. We have lots of data to try to prepare the bike for tomorrow. I really hope we’ll have dry conditions to try to try to close a little more the gap. We are here for the podium.”

P5 – Xavi Vierge (Team HRC)

Starting from 11th on the grid, Vierge pipped his teammate to claim his first WorldSBK top five. Only 0.108s separated him from Lecuona.

“I am really happy! This morning, the Superpole was not easy for us, we are still struggling to take profit with the SCQ tyre, but we worked well. We knew we had good pace for the race, made a good start and kept pushing until the final laps and overtake some people. For sure, this is really positive for us. I can get to Iker and study him! I saw the point I could get to pass him, and I tried to in the final lap. We need to improve a bit on the exit of the corner; we had a very good feeling with the front, but it is really important at this track that, if we want to close the gap to the top guys, to find a little bit on the exit of the corner.”

P6 – Iker Lecuona (Team HRC)

Lecuona claimed his fourth top six in a row with a sixth place in Race 1.

“In general, it’s a very good race. I am happy with P6 but it’s true that in the last five laps I struggled a lot with the front tyre. All the race, I had a good pace; Xavi was behind me by about a second and I could stay with Scott Redding all the race. That was my plan and to try and save some tyre to attack. I watched the gap with Andrea Locatelli, and we didn’t recover a lot, so I preferred to stay behind. I went to overtake Redding in the last seven laps, his front tyre dropped and mine dropped a bit later. I can stay in P6, but I saved a lot of crashes during the race. I am happy with P6 and for Xavi; everything happened on the last lap, and I could do nothing! It’s a positive to have Xavi in front as we have more data. We know very well what we need to improve for tomorrow, so that’s the plan!”

To note:

Scott Redding (BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) was the first BMW rider in eighth despite having started from fourth on the grid.

Garrett Gerloff (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) has been declared unfit for the remainder of the Estoril Round. The American rider suffered a deep wound on his left knee following a big highside at Turn 1 in FP3.

WorldSBK action resumes on Sunday from 09:00 (Local Time), followed by Tissot Superpole Race at 11:00 and Race 2 at 14:00.

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Max Van (48). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Max Van (48) at speed at VIR. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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