American Matsudaira Wins on Supersport Debut in South Korea

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 19, 2026

American Matsudaira Wins on Supersport Debut in South Korea

Taking no time away from racing since wrapping up the 2026 MotoAmerica Talent Cup season, Team Roberts rider Kensei Matsudaira made his Supersport 600 debut in South Korea this weekend in the All Korea Road Race Championship (AKRC) at the Korea International Circuit. As part of the Korea World Bike Festival being held during the same race weekend at the former Formula 1 venue, Kensei also joined the FIM Ohvale GP-7 Asia Challenge representing the US from FIM North America.

Piloting a Honda CBR600RR for the first time, Kensei quickly adapted to the bike and track, earning pole position for the SS600 race on Sunday.

On board the Ohvale GP-7 also for the first time, Kensei qualified on pole position while setting a new circuit lap record for the category with a lap time of 1:24.738.

In the first GP-7 Asia Challenge race on Sunday, Kensei fought in a 3-rider lead group and took the win in the 8-lap race.

In the second GP-7 Asia Challenge race, Kensei and another rider broke away from the rest of the riders and battled to the finish with Kensei crossing the line in P2, just 0.08 seconds behing the winner despite struggling with bike issues during the race. The second race being worth double points, Kensei finished 2nd overall in the first international Ohvale GP-7 championship.

2026 10 18 AKRC KIC SS600 Action — Kensei Matsudaira in action at Korea International Circuit on board the KIMA Racing Honda CBR600RR. Photo by Jinsun Yoo.

The sole SS600 race of the weekend saw Kensei break away from the start, leading from start to finish and winning in dominant fashion with a gap of over 15 seconds to second place.

Kensei Matsudaira: “It was amazing to be able to race in Korea, one of my home countries, and take some wins today. The KIMA Racing Honda CBR600RR was great to ride, it was set up perfectly and I was able to get up to speed quickly. Due to the weather I couldn’t push for a lap record but I know I will be able to take what I learned this weekend on this bike and apply it to my next race in Japan. A huge thank you to FOMS, KMG, KIMA Racing for their support, I had a great time. I can’t wait to come back and race here again!”

Arney Wick, Team Roberts Co-Principal: “All I could add would be another job well done for Kensei, and we look forward to physically participating in the next upcoming round at Suzuka, Japan!”

Kensei and Team Roberts now make their way to Japan as Kensei prepares to make his All Japan Road Race Championship (JRR) debut on board a Honda CBR600RR in the highly competitive Stock 600 category in the 58th MFJ Grand Prix Superbike Race at Suzuka Circuit, held from October 24th-25th, 2026.

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MotoAmerica Superbike: Bobby Fong Signs With Orange Cat

John Ulrich

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October 19, 2026

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MotoAmerica Superbike: Bobby Fong Signs With Orange Cat

OrangeCat Racing Adds Championship Firepower with Bobby Fong Signing

Fresh off his championship-winning 2026 season, Bobby Fong brings the #1 plate and a relentless drive to win to OrangeCat Racing as the team sets its sights on a Superbike Championship in 2027.

CHICAGO, Illinois – OrangeCat Racing is thrilled to announce that reigning Quad Lock Superbike Champion Bobby Fong will join the team for the 2027 MotoAmerica season alongside Sean Dylan Kelly with the continued factory support of BMW Motorrad Motorsport.

Bringing years of experience, proven race-winning speed, and an uncompromising competitive spirit, Fong’s arrival marks an exciting new chapter for the Chicago-based racing organization as it sets its sights on the top step of the podium once again.

Fong enters 2027 riding the momentum of an incredible 2026 campaign that saw him capture his first MotoAmerica Superbike Championship following one of the most dramatic title battles in recent memory. Fong delivered six race victories throughout the season, including a remarkable late-season charge that culminated in back-to-back wins at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

The announcement comes on the heels of a landmark 2026 season for OrangeCat Racing. With Sean Dylan Kelly leading the charge aboard the alpha Racing-prepared BMW M 1000 RR, the team established itself as a consistent frontrunner in MotoAmerica’s premier class. Kelly delivered three race victories alongside thirteen podiums throughout the season keeping OrangeCat Racing at the forefront of the championship battle all the way to the season finale, ultimately securing second overall in the Superbike standings.

Looking ahead to 2027, OrangeCat Racing is eager to begin an exciting new chapter with Bobby Fong joining Sean Dylan Kelly in a formidable two-rider Superbike lineup. With both riders bringing exceptional talent, determination, and a shared hunger for victory, the team is focused on pushing the boundaries of performance and raising the bar in MotoAmerica’s premier class. Together, OrangeCat Racing, Fong, and Kelly are ready to make 2027 a season to remember.

Bobby Fong/No. 1

“First, I want to sincerely thank Andrew and Jeff for giving me this opportunity and believing in me. I’m incredibly excited to get on the alpha Racing prepared BMW M 1000 RR and get to work. OrangeCat Racing has built an outstanding program, and I’m looking forward to being part of the team as we work together to defend my #1 plate.”

Sean Dylan Kelly/No. 40

“I’m pumped to hear Bobby is joining us on the team! We were teammates on Supersport bikes back in 2019, so I know Bobby really well and I’m excited to be teaming up with him on Superbikes now. I can’t wait for 2027, and I know we are going to work hard to put both BMWs’ up front!”

Jeff Connors – Team Principal

“Signing Bobby Fong for 2027 and 2028 is a big moment for OrangeCat Racing. We’ve had a great relationship with Bobby through our past experiences with him as a competitor, and we know the kind of talent, work ethic, and attitude he brings. Alongside SDK, we believe we have a pairing that will drive the development of our superbike. Two riders who push each other, learn from each other, and share the same goal will only make this team stronger. We thank alpha Racing and BMW Motorrad Motorsport for their partnership, and we look forward to working closely with them to give Bobby and SDK the support and equipment they need to win. We’re excited for what’s ahead.”

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About OrangeCat Racing

OrangeCat Racing is a professional motorcycle racing team based in Chicago, competing at the national level in MotoAmerica. OrangeCat Racing thrives on competition, on challenging itself, and on learning and growing together. The team is dedicated to expanding the reach of motorcycle racing, sharing the experience of it, and creating an environment where riders can fully focus on their craft.

For 2026, OrangeCat Racing is competing in MotoAmerica’s Superbike class as a BMW Motorrad Motorsport official team. They’re also competing in the MotoAmerica Super Hooligan class aboard the electric Lightfighter motorcycle. For more information about OrangeCat Racing, visit www.orangecatracing.com.

Sunday Streaming & Results From ASRA Race of Champions

John Ulrich

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October 19, 2026

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Sunday Streaming & Results From ASRA Race of Champions

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ASRA Names Cole Varnes Rising Stars Award Recipient

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 19, 2026

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ASRA Names Cole Varnes Rising Stars Award Recipient

Daytona Beach, FL. — The American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) today announced that Cole Varnes of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, has been selected as the recipient of the ASRA Rising Stars Award. The honor recognizes the 15-year-old racer’s outstanding competitive performances in the ASRA series combined with the professionalism, focus, and character he has demonstrated away from the racetrack. As part of the award, ASRA will cover entry fees for any ASRA races Varnes wishes to enter during the 2027 season.

Varnes has quickly established himself as one of the top young talents in ASRA competition. Competing primarily in the Atlantic Region, he currently leads championship standings in multiple classes, including Lightweight GP Expert, GTL, Thunderbike, Lightweight Superbike, and the Overall Championship. His results come while racing against experienced club-level competitors on the East Coast. Earlier in his development he also posted strong results in flat track, including a District 6 Flat Track Championship in the 250 Class.

Beyond the stopwatch, ASRA officials and team members have noted Varnes’ maturity for his age. A sophomore at Exeter High School, he balances school responsibilities with a demanding race schedule while remaining a positive presence in the paddock. His family-supported effort—led in large part by his father, Mike Varnes—has been central to his progress from mini racing and flat track into competitive road racing. Sponsors and team partners, including Karns Performance, have repeatedly highlighted his work ethic, coachability, and respectful attitude.

“Cole represents exactly the kind of rider we want to recognize with the Rising Stars Award,” said ASRA partner Scott Gilbert. “His speed on the track is obvious, but what sets him apart is how he carries himself off the bike—as a student, a teammate, and a young professional who takes the sport seriously. We’re excited to support him as he continues to develop in 2027.”

The entry-fee coverage gives Varnes the flexibility to race as much of the 2027 ASRA schedule as he chooses while continuing his progression academically. With his current form and rapid development.

Cole Varnes on the right with his dad Mike Varnes. Photo by Ryan with Shots by AMD/courtesy ASRA.

Varnes has used the ASRA series as a key development platform while advancing toward professional competition. He recently made his MotoAmerica Twins Cup debut and continues to work toward further opportunities. The Rising Stars Award acknowledges both his current results and his potential as a future leader in American road racing.

MotoAmerica: Binder And Grigg Finish With Authority

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 19, 2026

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MotoAmerica: Binder And Grigg Finish With Authority

By Dave Williams:

2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Darryn Binder and teammate Wristin Grigg finish the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport season at New Jersey Motorsports Park with authority. Racing for fun often brings out the best.

BSB: Races 2 & 3 Results From Brands Hatch

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 19, 2026

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BSB: Races 2 & 3 Results From Brands Hatch

Ryde completes the #BSBthreepeat to make Championship history.

Kyle Ryde has made British Superbike Championship history by becoming the first rider in the 30-years of the series to win consecutive titles for two different manufacturers by successfully defending his title at Brands Hatch in the season finale.

The Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing rider also fittingly became the first rider to complete three in a row, since Niall Mackenzie accomplished the feat when the Championship began in 1996 through to 1998.

Ryde had successfully delivered two title victories with Yamaha in 2023 and 2024, before the defending champion lined up on the Ducati V4 R this season. The reigning champion got his title defence off to the best possible start with a treble win at the Oulton Park season opener, and his impressive momentum continued as he celebrated 16 race wins and a further 12 podiums to carry a 53-point lead into the season finale at Brands Hatch.

His advantage could have been more, had it not been for a component failure at the penultimate round of the season at Donington Park, when he was forced to retire out of the battle in race three, to end his impressive streak of 89 races without a DNF.

In the opening race of the weekend at Brands Hatch, Ryde finished second to his title rival Scott Redding, with the advantage reduced to 48 points ahead of the final raceday of the season. In race two, Ryde finished third as Redding took victory, but it was enough to write championship history with one race of the season remaining, to complete the historic #BSBthreepeat with 16 wins and 15 podiums from the 33 races.

Race 2

In the penultimate race of the season, Redding fought to the finish in the BSB title fight in race. The Hager PBM Racing Team rider battled with title rival Ryde for the victory, but ultimately despite taking the win, the Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing team celebrated their title defence.

Redding launched off the line into the lead from Ryde and Ryan Vickers, but the defending champion was attacking, despite only needing to finish inside the top five to secure his record-breaking third title. He grabbed the lead at Paddock Hill Bend on lap two, with Redding instantly pushing to retaliate at Druids.

Redding was piling on the pressure, before making another move back on Ryde at Surtees with a decisive pass down the inside. Ryde then reclaimed the lead at Hawthorns at half race distance.

Ryde was holding off Redding but then he again went for a move with a bullish pass at Stirlings, which was the race-winning overtake as the reigning champion dropped to third behind Bradley Ray. However, after an incredible campaign, Ryde celebrated the title victory, to retain his number one plate.

Race 3

Vickers mastered the tricky wet conditions in the final ZYN British Superbike Championship race of the season to take the victory for Honda Racing UK at Brands Hatch, ahead of the triple champion Ryde.

At the start of the race, Vickers launched into the lead with one of his lightning starts to head the pack from Ryde, Redding and Leon Haslam, who moved ahead of Joe Talbot on the opening lap.

Vickers continued to maintain his edge over Ryde and Redding with Talbot just adrift of the leading trio, but the AJN Steelstock bimota rider was soon closing and by lap 11, he made a move on Redding to move third at Druids.

Talbot was pushing for his debut BSB podium in his rookie season and he delivered as he held an edge over Redding at the chequered flag ahead of Max Cook and Leon Haslam, who completed the top six.

British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race Two result:

Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati)
Bradley Ray (McAMS Yamaha) +1.224s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing) +2.018s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Racing) +2.063s
Ryan Vickers (Honda Racing UK) +2.169s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock bimota) +3.619s
Joe Talbot (AJN Steelstock bimota) +4.621s
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha) +4.790s
Christian Iddon (Sencat Racing Yamaha) +6.297s
Danny Kent (Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha) +6.406s

British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race Three result:

Ryan Vickers (Honda Racing UK)
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing) +0.433s
Joe Talbot (AJN Steelstock bimota) +2.131s
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) +8.604s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock bimota) +15.877s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Racing) +19.098s
Jason O’Halloran (Honda Racing UK) +22.887s
Christian Iddon (Sencat Racing Yamaha) +26.423s
Danny Kent (Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha) +26.528s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing Ducati) +27.046s

British Superbike Championship standings:

Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing) 596
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Racing Team) 550
Bradley Ray (McAMS Yamaha) 457
Ryan Vickers (Honda Racing UK) 435
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Racing) 376
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock bimota) 358
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha) 269
Joe Talbot (AJN Steelstock bimota) 221
Danny Kent (Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha) 211
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) 192

For more information visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Kyle Ryde – Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing:

“Obviously the odds were in my favour coming into the weekend, but you never know what can happen at the final round, you saw what happened at Donington Park!

“We’ve done a good job all year and then there’s doubts in your mind that it could really mean nothing if something went wrong, so there was a lot of pressure, not just on me but also the team to get the bike over the line. Every race I have finished has been in the top four and it has been an amazing season.

“This is the best title by miles. I say that because of the way I reacted going over the line, screamed for a good 15 seconds, it was quite embarrassing actually! It felt so good; I have grown up watching Scott on TV and I know what a good rider he is, so to beat him on the exact same machinery chalks off something in my head.

“Now it comes down to stats and trying to add to those. I really enjoy my racing, my goal was always to be BSB champion, and now I have done it three times. These are moments you remember your whole life, it doesn’t last forever, so we need to cherish times like these when they come your way. I rode my heart out this season and now we can celebrate and start thinking about 2027!”

BSB: Race 1 Results From Brands Hatch

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 18, 2026

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Game on: Relentless Redding attacks to win race one after fighting through from eleventh.

Scott Redding delivered an incredible victory in the opening British Superbike Championship race of the weekend at Brands Hatch, keeping the title fight alive ahead of tomorrow’s season finale.

The Hager PBM Racing Team rider was bullish as he battled from eleventh on the opening lap to win the race to keep his title hopes alive, reducing the gap to 48 points ahead of tomorrow’s two races with 70 points still available.

At the start of the race, Ryde hit the front of the pack from Ryan Vickers and Max Cook and the three were leading the podium fight, whilst Redding was languishing down the order in eleventh place on the opening laps.

However, the ‘Comeback Kid’, delivered just that and after holding a position in the top eight until the seventh lap, he soon began carving through the order in bullish style as the rain flags were displayed and withdrawn throughout the race.

Redding was relentless in his attack and he claimed sixth place from Bradley Ray as his rivals played it cautious because of the changing conditions, the 2019 champion was hunting and was up to fourth by lap ten.

At the front, Cook also saw his opportunity and he grabbed the lead at Surtees on lap 10, passing Ryan Vickers at Graham Hill Bend and then making his move on Ryde to hit the front of the pack.

A lap later and Ryde was having to hold off Redding, but the Hager PBM Racing Team dived down the inside at Paddock Hill Bend to move ahead and he then had Vickers to contend with for the next position. The Honda Racing UK rider traded places with Redding, before he was able to hold the edge, but Ryde wasn’t settling for less than a podium and was into third as Cook dropped to fourth.

Redding held the lead before the race was red flagged for rain on lap 15 with Redding claiming the important victory ahead of Ryde, who had forced his way ahead of Vickers at Hawthorns two laps earlier.

It means that the title fight goes down to the final day of the season at Brands Hatch tomorrow, with Ryde aiming for the threepeat as Redding aims to make the most sensational BSB title fight comeback in history.

British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 1 result:

Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati)
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing) +0.841s
Ryan Vickers (Honda Racing UK) +1.461s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Racing) +1.557s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock bimota) +1.968s
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha) +2.206s
Bradley Ray (McAMS Yamaha) +2.636s
Joe Talbot (AJN Steelstock bimota) +3.740s
Danny Kent (Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha) +3.857s
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) +4.160s

British Superbike Championship standings:

Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing) 539
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Racing Team) 491
Bradley Ray (McAMS Yamaha) 423
Ryan Vickers (Honda Racing UK) 378
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Racing) 332
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock bimota) 316
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha) 253
Danny Kent (Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha) 185
Joe Talbot (AJN Steelstock bimota) 176
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) 174

For more information visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Scott Redding – Hager PBM Racing Team:

“I’ve got to stop doing this, I’m going to give myself a heart attack! After qualifying I knew I had my work cut out and I thought I was going to be third or fourth, but the others must’ve done a quick last lap on the last as I was seventh. Kyle was on pole and that wasn’t what I needed.

“I got an average start and then just got absolutely abused into the first corner and that happened for like two or three laps, where I was just getting beaten up a little bit and I was just not getting the rhythm and I was being a little bit too careful.

“I thought just don’t panic. Kyle was leading and I just thought get your head down, get through and I suddenly thought, I could get there, I could do the superman moves, so just keep going.

“I was banging laps after laps, not looking at anything apart from that group in front, the rain was coming and I just thought, keep going right now. I have got nothing really to lose, and I got through and had a battle at the front but the rain was changing on the track. I just gambled the cards; I think race direction played it at the right time. I lost the rear going into Hawthorns and I thought I’ve got to finish this lap.

“I just did that out of a little bit of desperation as when you don’t have a choice you can do miracles sometimes. Yes, the weather played a part but the changes that we made on the bike helped me when I got my rhythm and so hopefully tomorrow we’ve got something that we can take to the battle.

“I’m looking forward to it. I’m ready to go to war. It’s all we can do. I think Kyle is going to protect some points, but anything can happen, so we’ll do what we can do.”

WorldSBK: Race Two Results From Jerez

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 18, 2026

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Nicolo Bulega won FIM Superbike World Championship Race Two Sunday afternoon at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. Bulega started from pole position and rode his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R to a 4.696-second margin of victory in the 20-lap race.

His teammate, Iker Lecuona was the runner-up and Sam Lowes finished third on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R.

Alvaro Bautista got fourth on his Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R and his teammate, Yari Montella finished fifth.

American Garrett Gerloff went from 16th on the grid to 13th at the finish on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

Loris Baz crossed the finish line 18th on MGM Optical Express Racing Ducati Panigale V4R and Danilo Petrucci finished 20th on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

Nicolo Bulega leads the championship with 726 points, 163 ahead of Iker Lecuona who has 563 points. Yari Montella is third with 318 points.

WSBK RACE 2

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More, from a press release issued by WSBK:

THE PERFECT FAREWELL: Bulega rounds out WorldSBK career with victory, Sam Lowes denies Bautista podium. Rain fell in the final five laps of the race to add to the challenge, with Bulega beating Lecuona while Bautista fell agonisingly short of the rostrum.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) ended his time in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship career with his 52^nd victory in the class, tying Troy Bayliss. He was ahead of teammate Iker Lecuona at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia in a race impacted by late rain. In the battle for third, Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) beat Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) on the final lap, denying the #19 a sensational podium in what could be his final race.

BULEGA SAYS GOODBYE WITH A WIN, BAUTISTA DENIED

Lecuona grabbed the holeshot into Turn 1 to lead the race, although Bulega responded at Turn 6 on the opening lap to re-take P1, although the big mover was Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team): he jumped up from sixth on the grid to immediately slot into a provisional podium spot. Bulega started eking out a gap over Lecuona while Bautista had to defend from Sam Lowes in the early stages of the 20-lap race. As the race approached the halfway mark, two-time WorldSBK Champion started building up a gap over the chasing Sam Lowes. With rain starting to fall in the final quarter of the race, the #14 closed the gap to Bautista but the fight went down to the final lap. The #14 made his move at Turn 5 to move into third and, after Bautista tried to run wide at Turn 6, the Brit held on to take the final place on the podium. Bulega went on to take his 52^nd win in WorldSBK, putting him level with Troy Bayliss in fifth in the all-time list, while he’ll go down in folklore as the last Pirelli race winner as they leave the Championship after this race. For Lecuona, it was his 34^th WorldSBK rostrum while Sam Lowes took his 17^th podium.

BARNI DUCATI IN FOURTH AND FIFTH

Bautista was forced to settle for fourth after the British rider overtook him, but he still capped off a strong weekend – potentially his last in WorldSBK – by beating teammate Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) to fifth. Despite losing out on the podium, the #19 received a hero’s welcome when he arrived back in the box. Montella had to fight his way through the field to claim a top five finish, getting ahead of Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) in the closing stages. Bautista and Montella’s results mean the Barni Ducati team finish second in the Teams’ Championship.

A STRONG FINISH FOR BIMOTA

Both Bimota riders finished in the top eight. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) got a great start to initially leap up the order, before eventually finishing in seventh. Teammate Axel Bassani was directly behind him in eighth. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) finished in ninth with Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) rounding out the top ten.

ENDING THE SEASON WITH POINTS

Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) narrowly missed out on a top finish by around a second, while he was ahead of Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha). The #97 finished his final race in Yamaha blue as the lead rider for the Japanese manufacturer, and the only one in the points, as he prepares to move to Barni Ducati for 2027. Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) finished ahead of Honda HRC duo Somkiat Chantra and Jake Dixon (Honda HRC), who rounded out the points-paying positions.

MISSING OUT IN RACE 2

Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) finished in 16^th ahead of Stefano Manzi (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team), while Loris Baz (MGM Optical Express Racing) was 18^th. At the start of the race, the French rider was running just outside the top ten, before eventually taking the chequered flag in 18^th. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was 19^th ahead of Danilo Petrucci (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team), who potentially raced his last race in World Superbike. Twan Smits (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) and teammate Mattia Rato rounded out the WorldSBK riders; every rider finished the race in tricky conditions.

The top six from WorldSBK Race 2, full results here:

Nicolo Bulega (it Racing – Ducati)
Iker Lecuona (it Racing – Ducati) +4.696s
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +13.349s
Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) +14.928s
Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +17.192s
Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) +18.120s

Fastest lap: Nicolo Bulega (Ducati), 1’37.573s

Championship standings

Nicolo Bulega (it Racing – Ducati) 726 points
Iker Lecuona (it Racing – Ducati) 563
Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) 318
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) 268
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) 259
Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) 236

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WorldSSP: Race Two Results From Jerez

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 18, 2026

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Jeremy Alcoba won the FIM Supersport World Championship Race Two Sunday at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. Riding his Kawasaki WorldSSP Team ZX-6R 636, the Spaniard won the 12-lap race by just 0.482 second.

His teammate, Dominique Aegerter was second, and Matteo Ferrari got third on his WRP Racing Ducati Panigale V2.

Can Oncu finished fourth on his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing YZF-R9.

Former MotoAmerica regular Valentin Debise finished fifth, just 1.987 seconds behind the winner, on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.

Albert Arenas leads the championship with 389 points, 81 ahead of Valentin Debise who has 308 points. Jeremy Alcoba is third with 274 points.

WSSP RACE1

WSSPChampionshipStandings

More, from a press release issued by WSBK:

GREEN CELEBRATIONS: Alcoba leads Aegerter in first Kawasaki 1-2 since 2016 as Ferrari takes bronze in red-flagged thriller. WorldSSP finished the 2026 season with a bang as, behind the podium celebration chaos, Perolari locked down the WorldSSP Challenge award.

Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) led the FIM Supersport World Championship field when the red flag was waved, ending the season’s final Race 2 prematurely. Alcoba closes 2026 with an insane run of form, landing his fourth win in six races. Dominique Aegerter (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) showed tremendous speed, following his teammate into Parc Ferme for the silver medal. Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing) finished the season with his third podium of the campaign. With that, WorldSSP closes the book on a sensational 2026 season which has featured 15 riders on the podium, a record in the class.

ARENAS TO THE MEDICAL CENTRE

Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) shot off the line from P3 to take the holeshot into Turn 1, and later Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) got up into the top three places at Turn 6 of the opening lap. He then tried a similar move on Arenas and Oncu on Lap 2, but he got twisted up on the brakes, and collided with the #75, sending both bikes tumbling. Arenas was taken to the medical centre where he was later diagnosed with multiple contusions.

A MAD DASH TO THE FINISH IN 2026

Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing), Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing), Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing), and Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) snatched up the newly vacated positions at the front, as they all saw themselves on the top step of the podium in the final race of the year. Both Kawasaki bikes charged up the grid from a P5 start for #52 and a P7 start for #77, with both riders into the top four by Lap 7. When Jorge Navarro (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) crashed out at Turn 8, of Lap 12, a red flag was waved for track conditions. With the race past the 2/3^rd point, it was brought to a close early. Alcoba ended the season with a fourth win of the campaign, clinching third in the Riders’ Championship away from the #61. The #77 finished P2 when the race was brought to an end, earning his first podium since Phillip Island 2022. Closing the season with a P3 result, Ferrari found the bottom step of the podium for the third time in his sophomore campaign in the class.

ONCU CLOSES 2026 IN P4

The Turkish rider had a tough break when the red flag was waved, as he was just two tenths behind Ferrari and was loading up for a fight in the last laps. He finished in P4, losing third in the Championship standings to Alcoba on the final day. Debise started from the back in P8 but led the race with ten laps to go. He fell behind the podium fight by Lap 12, and after a pass with contact, he had to give P7 back to Navarro after the FIM WorldSBK Stewards handed him an Irresponsible Riding penalty. He finished P5 when the race ended, an improvement from P10 in Race 1. Alessandro Zaccone (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) battled the Frenchman ahead of him throughout the race and will see his season end with a P6 finish at Jerez.

MAHIAS TAKES P7 FROM RACE 2

French veteran rider Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) improved his P11 grid start to P7, beating Spanish teammate Roberto Garcia by a quarter of a second after the #37 climbed up from P16. Rounding off the final top ten of the season, Mattia Casadei (D34G WorldSSP Racing Team) finished in his grid start position of P9, and fellow Italian Filippo Farioli (VFT Racing Yamaha) took P10 from the final WorldSSP race of 2026.

NAVARRO DIAGNOSED WITH MILD CONCUSSION

Eric Fernandez (Cerba Yamaha Racing Team) crashed at Turn 6 of Lap 8 for his third crash in three races. Prior to his red-flag-inducing crash, Jorge Navarro (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) dropped down from starting on pole to sit P5 at the outset of Lap 2, and while he attempted a Turn 6 move on Lap 4, he punted Farioli wide and was obligated by FIM WorldSBK Stewards to drop a position to P7. The #9 crashed at Turn 8 and was later diagnosed with a mild concussion by the medical centre.

The top six from the WorldSSP Race 2: Full results here!

Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team)
Dominique Aegerter (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) +0.482s
Matteo Ferrari (WRP Racing) +0.720s
Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +0.936s
Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) +1.987s
Alessandro Zaccone (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) +2.177s
Fastest Lap – Can Oncu (Yamaha) – 1’42.311s

Championship standings

Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) 389 points
Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) 308
Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) 274
Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 263
Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) 230
Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) 229

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WorldWCR: Race 2 Results From Jerez

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 18, 2026

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Paola Ramos won FIM World Women’s Circuit Racing Race 2 Sunday at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. Riding her Klint Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Ramos won the 11-lap race by 0.130 second.

Beatriz Neila was the runner-up on her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7, and Chloe Jones got third, just 0.903 second behind race winner Ramos, on his Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7.

Maria Herrera finished the race 4th on her Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha YZF-R7.

American Mallory Dobbs crossed the finish line 20th on her YVS Sabadell Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7.

Maria Herrera leads the championship with 250 points, 28 ahead of Beatriz Neila who has 222 points. Paola Ramos is third with 167 points.

WWCR RACE 2

WWCRChampionshipStandings

More, from a press release issued by WSBK:

Ramos sends WorldWCR in2026 out with a bang, completing her maiden double ahead of Neila and Jones. The #15 took P3 with a breathtaking final corner move on the defending Champion as Ramos won Yamaha’s final race in WorldWCR.

With the Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship having been wrapped up by Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) in Race 1 as she was crowned Champion in the class for the second time, Paola Ramos closed WorldWCR’s third season in the Pirelli Spanish Round with a second win, capping off a triple crown of pole position and two wins at her home Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. Behind her, Neila continued her podium streak, closing 2026 having taken silverware from every race. Chloe Jones took her second podium of the season, closing what has been a difficult 2026 season on a high note.

RAMOS AND NEILA SLUG IT OUT FOR THE TOP STEP

Ramos snagged the holeshot ahead of a soaring Yvonne Cerpa (MotosCerpa-Gradara Corse), who jumped up from P3 on the grid while Herrera and Neila lurked behind in P3 and P4. Herrera was back at the helm by Turn 2 of Lap 2 with no shortage of hunger for the top step after her 2026 coronation after Saturday’s Race 1. Ramos wasn’t going to stand by and allow the #6 her double, as she took back the lead on Turn 13 of the second lap. Ramos and Neila pulled away from the pack for most of the race. With three laps remaining, Ramos led Neila by just a quarter of a second. On the final lap, Neila had closed in and looked up the inside several times on the rookie, but she couldn’t make a move stick and finished Race 2 in P2 for her 27^th consecutive podium. Her tally stands just two shy of Herrera’s all-time consecutive podium record. Ahead of her in P1, Ramos took her fifth WorldWCR win, buttoning up a perfect home round after taking pole on Friday and completing her first career WorldWCR double.

JONES AROUND THE OUTSIDE AT THE FINAL CORNER FOR P3

After falling backwards early, Chloe Jones (Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha) was back into her grid start position of P4 by Lap 5. She tailed the #6 by just two tenths on the final lap and pulled off a tremendous final corner move at Turn 13, going around the outside of the 2026 Champion to return to the podium for the first time since Misano. Herrera took P4 to close the season, and while it was her first time off the podium since Race 2 in 2025, she won’t be too sore as she leaves Jerez with a Championship trophy for the second time in two seasons.

PONZIANI CLOSES THE SEASON FROM P5

Muklada Sarapuech (Yamaha AD78 FIMLA by EEST NJT Racing) led the second group in P6 early on as she sparred with Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing Team) and Jones, but the #96 emerged at the top of that group at the chequered flag. Cerpa pulled no punches on the #6 as the pair traded tight moves for P3 from Laps 3-5, but she fell further down to a P6 finish, three tenths behind the Italian. Sarapuech was unlucky: while it looked like she might stage a comeback as she and Jones charged towards the front group at the head of the second group before her pace diminished in the final laps, sealing Race 2 in P7.

RELPH IMPROVES TO P8

The Australian rider Tayla Relph (Full Throttle Racing) finished Race 2 in P8, her best result since Round 2 of the season at Assen. Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) and Astrid Madrigal (Pons Italika Racing FIMLA) rounded out the top ten in Race 2, with the Spanish rider crossing the line in P9 three seconds quicker than the #83 who took P10.

RUIZ RULED UNFIT AFTER TURN 1 CRASH

Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) and Sara Sanchez (Hadden Racing Team) made contact and crashed out of the season’s final race in the contest’s opening corner. The #46 was later diagnosed with a broken big toe on her right foot, as well as an abrasion and contusion on her left hand.

The top six from the WorldWCR Race 2: Full results here!

Paola Ramos (Klint Racing Team)
Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) +0.130s
Chloe Jones (Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha) +0.903s
Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) +1.162s
Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing Team) +6.901s
Yvonne Cerpa (MotosCerpa-Gradara Corse) +6.929s

Fastest lap: Paola Ramos, 1’51.102s

Championship standings

Maria Herrera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR) 250 points
Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) 222
Paola Ramos (Klint Racing Team) 167
Roberta Ponziani (Klint Racing Team) 145
Chloe Jones (Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha) 115
Sara Sanchez (Hadden Racing Team) 115

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