Marco Bezzecchi led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian rider turned a lap time of 1:29.560 to lead the 22-rider field.
Raul Fernandez was the best of the rest with a 1:29.734 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Marc Marquez was third at 1:29.871 on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Fabio Di Giannantonio finished the session fourth with a 1:29.919 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Bezzecchi’s teammate, Jorge Martin got fifth with a lap time of 1:29.948.
David Alonso was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team Kalex on the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) track, the Colombian rider recorded a 1:32.187 to lead the field of 28 riders.
Senna Agius was the best of the rest with a 1:32.317 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Alex Escrig was third-fastest with a 1:32.325 on his KLINT Racing Team Forward.
Agius’ teammate, Manuel Gonzalez got fourth with a time of 1:32.381 and Izan Guevara, riding his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro, was fifth with a lap time of 1:32.489.
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 12th with a best time of 1:32.849 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Maximo Quiles led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning, at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Quiles used his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM to lap the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) track in 1:36.690, which led the field of 26 riders.
David Almansa was second-best with a time of 1:36.842 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM.
Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Brian Uriarte, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:37.003.
Rico Salmela, piloting his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine, finished the session fourth with a time of 1:37.315.
Matteo Bertello got fifth on his LEVEL UP – MTA KTM with a lap time of 1:37.324.
Can Oncu topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday afternoon at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Turkish rider lapped the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) course in 1:39.011 to top the field of 34 riders and earn pole position.
Lucas Mahias was the best of the rest with a 1:39.057 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9, and Tom Booth-Amos earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:39.110 on his PTR Triumph Factory Racing Street Triple 765 RS.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise of France was 17th with a 1:39.570 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
Oncu takes fifth 2026 pole ahead of Mahias and Booth-Amos, Arenas to set off from P9 on Saturday. Current Championship runner-up Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) stumbled early with a crash and fell to a P17 qualification.
The FIM Supersport World Championship set the grid on Friday for what will be a critical Race 1 for all three of the class’s title pictures. As wind picked up over the second half of the session, Can Oncu stuck the landing atop the timesheets for the fifth time this season, followed by a resurgent Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) in P2 and Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing), who led a trio of Triumph machines on the timesheets with his second front row appearance in 2026. Albert Arenas’s (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) Championship hopes look good as his main rival, Debise, will start from down on the sixth row with titles on the line on Saturday.
ONCU TAKES YAMAHA’S SEVENTH POLE OF THE SEASON
Oncu continue his phenomenal Friday form in 2026 with a circuit-record-setting 1’39.011s time. He will look for a maiden win at the Portuguese venue on Saturday. French rider Mahias took his fifth front-row appearance this season with a 1’39.057s time, just under five hundredths behind the Turk. The #94 sits in P12 in the Championship and will try to break back into the top ten this weekend in Portugal. Booth-Amos took third place at Estoril after landing P9 qualifications in the last two rounds. He clocked in just shy of a tenth of the #61 on pole for his first front row finish since his dominant home round at Donington Park.
Lucas Mahias (94) at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.
BAYLISS AND VOSTATEK TO THE SECOND ROW
Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) looks to be returning to form after missing Magny-Cours with injury, with his best result of P13 at Cremona as he returned to fitness. At Estoril, he closed Friday in P4 just under half a tenth behind his British teammate. Hot on his tail, Czech rider Ondrej Vostatek (Compos Racing Team) continues to put the pieces together, building on his season-best Superpole result with a P5 at Estoril after a P7 last round. Filippo Farioli (VFT Racing Yamaha) continued his terrific recent run of form, snagging P6 for his second-best result this season.
A STRONG FIRST IMPRESSION FROM FERNANDEZ
Wildcard rider Eric Fernandez (Cerba Yamaha Racing Team) announced himself to the paddock with an impressive P7 in his maiden Superpole event. Four hundredths behind the Spaniard, Dominique Aegerter (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) kept the ball rolling at Estoril as the Swiss rider took P8 for his best Superpole result of 2026 so far. Championship leader Albert Arenas fell to the third row in P9. With Debise’s poorer result back in P17, however, it was still a strong result for the Spaniard’s title hopes. Rounding out the top ten, Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) finished two hundredths off the #75 and will look to move up on Saturday as he races for a 2027 seat. Back in P17, Valentin Debise saw gravel early in the session at Turn 12, which cost him the better part of the session as his team scrambled to repair the bike. He later returned, but he will start from the sixth row on Saturday. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) perhaps struggled even more than the Frenchman, tumbling to P20, and he will have some heavy lifting in Race 1 if he wants to fortify his 36-point Riders’ Championship lead over Oncu.
The top six from the WorldSSP Tissot Superpole session: full results here!
Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 1’39.011
Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +0.046s
Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +0.099s
Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +0.148s
Ondrej Vostatek (Compos Racing Team) +0.186s
Filippo Farioli (VFT Racing Yamaha) +0.238s
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After a decade in American Flat Track, Estenson Racing’s time in the series is coming to a close.
Founded on Tim Estenson’s passion for flat track, the team earned its first AFT Singles championship with Kolby Carlile in 2017, followed by Dallas Daniels’ back-to-back Singles titles in 2020 and 2021. Estenson Racing closes this chapter with back-to-back championships in both Singles and SuperTwins, earned by Tom Drane and Dallas Daniels in 2025 and 2026.
The championships are part of our legacy. So are the people who made them possible—from the riders who represented Estenson Racing to the crew whose expertise and dedication defined our program.
“Flat track brought me back to racing and gave us ten years I’ll always be grateful for. I’m proud of the people who built this team and what we accomplished together. While this chapter is ending, Estenson Racing’s story isn’t over.” — Tim Estenson
To Yamaha Motor USA, Monster Energy, and all our partners: thank you for your trust and support.
To Dallas and Tom: thank you for an extraordinary chapter. We wish you continued success.
It’s been an honor to be part of American Flat Track. To every rider, crew member, and fan who shared this journey: thank you. We’ll carry the friendships and memories with us.
The next chapter of Estenson Racing is already taking shape. We look forward to sharing it with you soon.
Nicolò Bulega led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Aruba.It Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) track in 1:35.432 to lead the field of 22 riders.
Alberto Surra was second-best with a 1:35.498 on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.
Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona, was third with a 1:35.516.
Home hero, Miguel Oliveira got fourth with a time of 1:35.816 ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR and his teammate Danilo Petrucci was 16th with a lap time of 1:36.488.
American Garrett Gerloff was 10th with a time of 1:36.150 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
FRIDAY REPORT: Bulega narrowly beats Surra and Lecuona, Oliveira impresses with P4 on home soil. Bulega topped both sessions on Friday at Estoril ahead of rookie Surra and teammate Lecuona, while home hero Oliveira claimed P4.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was the fastest rider on Friday at the Circuito Estoril in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship as he beat rookie Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) and teammate Iker Lecuona on the opening day of action at the Tissot Estoril Round. Also catching the eye was home hero Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) as the #88 finished the day in fourth place, raising hopes he can make a rostrum return this weekend.
BULEGA ON TOP, SURRA CONTINUES TO IMPRESS
After topping Free Practice 1, Bulega made it a Friday clean sweep as he took honours in Free Practice 2 as well. The #11 posted a 1’35.432s as he immediately found gains compared to the morning session, with all but two riders improving in FP2. The #11 was just 0.066s ahead of rookie Surra. The #67 left it until the last few minutes to set his best time of the day as he posted a 1’35.498s to claim second, ahead of Lecuona. The #7 took third with a 1’35.516s with less than a tenth separating the top three. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished Friday in sixth place after posting a 1’35.863s, while his teammate, Alvaro Bautista, was in ninth place; despite three positions separating the pair, the #19 was only a tenth slower than Montella. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) was 12th with Loris Baz (MGM Optical Express Racing) in 15th and Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) in 20th; the #46 had a crash in FP1 at Turn 7.
OLIVEIRA TAKES FOURTH FOR BMW
Home hero Oliveira will look to be back in the top five, or even podium contention at a circuit just half-an-hour drive from his hometown. The #88, who had Turn 7 named after him ahead of the round, finished in fourth place after posting a 1’35.816s. Teammate Danilo Petrucci was down the order in 16th place, although it was so tight on Friday that just a small gain for ‘Petrux’, or any other rider, will haul him up the order.
Miguel Oliveira (88) at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.
BASSANI LEADS ALEX LOWES AT BIMOTA
Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) finished as the lead Bimota rider after surging up the order in the latter stages of the 45-minute session, setting a 1’35.844s to finish in fifth. He was just a few hundredths ahead of teammate Alex Lowes in seventh after the #22 set a 1’35.873s to finish two places down on ‘El Bocia’.
DIXON IN THE TOP TEN
Jake Dixon (Honda HRC) headed to Estoril after his first top six WorldSBK finish, and the #96 appears to be knocking on the door of more top ten possibilities in Portugal. He finished the day in eighth on the combined classification after posting a 1’35.964s. His teammate, Somkiat Chantra, was 13th but two tenths separated the two Honda riders.
VIERGE LEADS YAMAHA CHARGE
Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) was the lead Yamaha rider in 10th on Friday after posting a 1’36.364s, although the #97 was one of only two riders to not improve their lap time in FP2 with his time coming in the morning session. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) was under two tenths behind his teammate but finished three places lower, while he was a tenth clear of rookie Stefano Manzi (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) in 18th. Manzi’s teammate, Remy Gardner, was directly behind the #62 and suffered a late crash in FP2 at Turn 9. His best time was a 1’36.646s. Mattia Rato (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) was 21st after he had a big crash at Turn 7, while teammate Twan Smits rounded out the WorldSBK field; like Vierge, he did not improve his time in FP2 compared to FP1.
GERLOFF JUST MISSES OUT ON THE TOP 10
Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) had a dramatic start to his weekend when he crashed at Turn 7 in the latter stages of Free Practice 1. The #31 finished the day in 11th place after posting a 1’36.150s, missing out on a spot in the top ten by just three thousandths of a second.
The three-cylinder CFMOTO 675SR-R will bring increased performance and a fresh sporting challenge under a three-year agreement covering 2027, 2028 and 2029.
The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) will begin a new chapter in 2027, with CFMOTO becoming the series’ exclusive motorcycle supplier for the next three seasons.
Powered by a 675cc three-cylinder engine, the 675SR-R combines proven racing DNA with around 15 hp more than the current platform. The move represents an important step in WorldWCR’s sporting development: the additional power and different engine characteristics will challenge competitors to broaden their skills and raise their level, while promising even more exciting racing for fans.
WorldWCR will retain its one-make format, with all riders competing on identical machinery and rider talent remaining central to the competition.
The change of machinery will coincide with the arrival of Michelin as WorldWCR’s single tyre supplier from 2027 onwards.
The partnership also strengthens WorldWCR’s ties with China, supporting the Championship’s ambition to reach more fans and explore new destinations in the seasons ahead.
Samantha Liu, General Manager of CFMOTO Motorsports Management Center: “Becoming the official motorcycle supplier for the 2027–2029 WorldWCR seasons marks an important new chapter in CFMOTO’s global motorsport journey. It also reflects our long-term commitment to the development of motorcycle racing. We look forward to working closely with WorldWCR and all our partners to further advance women’s motorcycle racing and to bring greater global attention to the speed, passion and potential of female riders.”
Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director: “Since WorldWCR began, our ambition has been to create more opportunities and build strong competition. Continuing to raise the bar for the riders is a key part of that. The CFMOTO 675SR-R gives our riders a more powerful motorcycle to master and a new challenge to help them develop, while retaining the equal technical conditions that make their ability count. We are pleased to welcome CFMOTO for the next three seasons and look forward to working together to develop WorldWCR on track and extend its international reach.”
Can Oncu was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Turkish rider covered the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) road course in 1:39.084, topping the field of 34 riders.
Lucas Mahias was the best of the rest with a 1:38.418 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9.
Philipp Oettl was third with a lap time of 1:39.526 on his Feel Racing Team Ducati Panigale V2.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 8th with a 1:39.656 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:35.546 to lead the field of 22 riders.
Alberto Surra was the best of the rest with a 1:35.598 on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.
Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona was third-fastest with a 1:35.925.
Alex Lowes crossed the finish line fourth on his bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team KB998 Rimini with a lap time of 1:36.084.
Xavi Vierge got fifth with a time of 1:36.147 on his Pata Maxus Yamaha YZF-R1.
American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 11th with a 1:36.519 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Bulega pips Surra in WorldSBK FP1 at Estoril by 0.052s, Lecuona completes top three. The 2026 Champion started off his weekend with top spot ahead of rookie Surra, while Lecuona dropped to third late on in FP1.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) started his penultimate MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship round by taking first place in Free Practice 1 at the Tissot Estoril Round. The Italian rider was just half-a-tenth clear of upcoming star Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) at the Circuito Estoril as the #67 claimed second place, while Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was usurped by the rookie late on in WorldSBK’s opening session at Estoril.
Almost two weeks on from being crowned Champion, Bulega started his penultimate round in WorldSBK on top of the timesheets. The #11, running gold patches on his leathers to mark his success, set a 1’35.546s, to lead Free Practice 1 ahead of rookie Surra. The #67 heads to Estoril with a 2027 contract in his pocket with his current team, and off the back of a podium at Cremona, and started his weekend with second place. Lecuona, fresh from his maiden treble last time out, was third and 0.379s off his teammate.
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) ensured Bimota started the weekend strongly as he was fourth, although he had been third until Surra’s late lap. The #22’s best time was a 1’36.084s. Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) also improved late on in the 45-minute session to claim fifth with a 1’36.147s, demoting Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team). Despite the #19 ending up in sixth, it’s his best FP1 placing of the season; beating his previous best of P7.
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) moved up the order in the closing stages of FP1 to finish in seventh, although it was tight between Bautista, Sam Lowes and Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven). Just 0.006s separated Bautista and the #14, while there was only 0.005s between Sam Lowes and ‘Balda’. The Italian’s best time was a 1’36.286s as he finished in eighth, with Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) completing the top nine ahead of home hero Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team).
Raul Fernandez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:28.725. Not only was that good enough to lead the 22-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Marco Bezzecchi’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:28.832.
Marco Bezzecchi was the best of the rest with a 1:28.944 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 and his teammate, Jorge Martin, was third at 1:29.206.
Pedro Acosta finished the session fourth with a 1:29.394 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Marc Marquez, riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26, got fifth with a time of 1:29.426.
Fernandez flies to P1 to beat Bezzecchi and Martin on Friday. Aprilia rule the Mandalika roost on Friday but it’s not the two title contenders with the upper hand.
Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) was the fastest on Friday at Mandalika with the Spaniard setting a new all-time lap record to lead the charge into the rest of the weekend. A 1’28.725 perches the British GP winner on top in what was a crash-strewn session, leading Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) and his Championship-leading teammate Jorge Martin with the Aprilias in mighty form, locking out the top three for the first time in Practice history.
FIRST HALF: Aldeguer and Quartararo crash
The first half of the session saw a couple of sizeable spills with 2025 Indonesian GP winner Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) falling at the last corner before a fast one for Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) at Turn 9. Both were OK and soon back out in the second half of the session, with ‘El Diablo’ consolidating a provisional Q2 spot.
FERNANDEZ FAST: the #25 goes P1
Into the second half of the session and it was Fernandez who took over at the top ahead of Di Giannantonio. Bezzecchi was sitting in third whilst Marc Marquez and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) rounded out the top five. Fast laps were needed by Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), all outside the top ten with 15 minutes on the clock.
MORE FALLERS: Bastianini, Moreira, Alex Marquez and Rins
Going into the business end of the session, Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) suffered a fast fall at Turn 9, almost identical to Quartararo’s earlier in the session. The Beast was back up on his feet and rushing back to the pits, needing to get back to the track ASAP as he was stuck in P17. Fernandez lowered the benchmark again with a 1’29.252 before repeating it a lap later with a 1’28.725, a new all-time lap record. Marc Marquez moved into P2 before a big moment into Turn 1 whereas elsewhere, Aldeguer’s Ducati ground to a halt in the gravel. Also in the gravel after a fast Turn 11 crash, Moreira’s session was over, leaving the Brazilian in Q1.
More improvements came with a flurry in the final moments, with both Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) and Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) moving into P3 and P10 respectively. Alex Marquez was the latest crasher at Turn 16, leaving him in P7 and vulnerable whereas just moments later, Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) was down at the final corner, likewise vulnerable with him P99. Then, Bastianini went down for a second time in what was a Friday afternoon to forget.
FRIDAY TOP 10: Aprilias 1-2-3
With the chequered flag out, nobody could get near Fernandez’s new lap record, the Spaniard with a 0.219s advantage over Bezzecchi. They were the only two riders able to get into the 1’28s, with Martin more than a quarter of a second back of his teammate in third. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) had a quiet and unassuming session with fourth, just ahead of Marc Marquez and Diggia. Quartararo booked his place in Q2 with P7, ahead of Alex Marquez, a late charge from Morbidelli and a salvaging effort from Bagnaia.
MISSING THE CUT: Rins and Miller a tenth out
Just missing the cut by 0.090s was Rins, with Miller likewise less than a tenth away from the top ten. Ogura is also in Q1 with P13 on Friday afternoon, ahead of Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), Aldeguer and Toprak Razgatlioglu (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP). Moreira and Bastianini, after their falls, also headline in what is set to be an action-packed Q1 on Saturday.
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian rider turned a lap time of 1:29.560 to lead the 22-rider field.
Raul Fernandez was the best of the rest with a 1:29.734 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Marc Marquez was third at 1:29.871 on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Fabio Di Giannantonio finished the session fourth with a 1:29.919 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Bezzecchi’s teammate, Jorge Martin got fifth with a lap time of 1:29.948.
David Alonso (80) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
David Alonso was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team Kalex on the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) track, the Colombian rider recorded a 1:32.187 to lead the field of 28 riders.
Senna Agius was the best of the rest with a 1:32.317 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Alex Escrig was third-fastest with a 1:32.325 on his KLINT Racing Team Forward.
Agius’ teammate, Manuel Gonzalez got fourth with a time of 1:32.381 and Izan Guevara, riding his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro, was fifth with a lap time of 1:32.489.
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 12th with a best time of 1:32.849 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Maximo Quiles (28) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
Maximo Quiles led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning, at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Quiles used his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM to lap the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) track in 1:36.690, which led the field of 26 riders.
David Almansa was second-best with a time of 1:36.842 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM.
Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Brian Uriarte, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:37.003.
Rico Salmela, piloting his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine, finished the session fourth with a time of 1:37.315.
Matteo Bertello got fifth on his LEVEL UP – MTA KTM with a lap time of 1:37.324.
Can Oncu topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday afternoon at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Turkish rider lapped the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) course in 1:39.011 to top the field of 34 riders and earn pole position.
Lucas Mahias was the best of the rest with a 1:39.057 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9, and Tom Booth-Amos earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:39.110 on his PTR Triumph Factory Racing Street Triple 765 RS.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise of France was 17th with a 1:39.570 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
Oncu takes fifth 2026 pole ahead of Mahias and Booth-Amos, Arenas to set off from P9 on Saturday. Current Championship runner-up Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) stumbled early with a crash and fell to a P17 qualification.
The FIM Supersport World Championship set the grid on Friday for what will be a critical Race 1 for all three of the class’s title pictures. As wind picked up over the second half of the session, Can Oncu stuck the landing atop the timesheets for the fifth time this season, followed by a resurgent Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) in P2 and Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing), who led a trio of Triumph machines on the timesheets with his second front row appearance in 2026. Albert Arenas’s (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) Championship hopes look good as his main rival, Debise, will start from down on the sixth row with titles on the line on Saturday.
ONCU TAKES YAMAHA’S SEVENTH POLE OF THE SEASON
Oncu continue his phenomenal Friday form in 2026 with a circuit-record-setting 1’39.011s time. He will look for a maiden win at the Portuguese venue on Saturday. French rider Mahias took his fifth front-row appearance this season with a 1’39.057s time, just under five hundredths behind the Turk. The #94 sits in P12 in the Championship and will try to break back into the top ten this weekend in Portugal. Booth-Amos took third place at Estoril after landing P9 qualifications in the last two rounds. He clocked in just shy of a tenth of the #61 on pole for his first front row finish since his dominant home round at Donington Park.
Lucas Mahias (94) at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.
BAYLISS AND VOSTATEK TO THE SECOND ROW
Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) looks to be returning to form after missing Magny-Cours with injury, with his best result of P13 at Cremona as he returned to fitness. At Estoril, he closed Friday in P4 just under half a tenth behind his British teammate. Hot on his tail, Czech rider Ondrej Vostatek (Compos Racing Team) continues to put the pieces together, building on his season-best Superpole result with a P5 at Estoril after a P7 last round. Filippo Farioli (VFT Racing Yamaha) continued his terrific recent run of form, snagging P6 for his second-best result this season.
A STRONG FIRST IMPRESSION FROM FERNANDEZ
Wildcard rider Eric Fernandez (Cerba Yamaha Racing Team) announced himself to the paddock with an impressive P7 in his maiden Superpole event. Four hundredths behind the Spaniard, Dominique Aegerter (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) kept the ball rolling at Estoril as the Swiss rider took P8 for his best Superpole result of 2026 so far. Championship leader Albert Arenas fell to the third row in P9. With Debise’s poorer result back in P17, however, it was still a strong result for the Spaniard’s title hopes. Rounding out the top ten, Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) finished two hundredths off the #75 and will look to move up on Saturday as he races for a 2027 seat. Back in P17, Valentin Debise saw gravel early in the session at Turn 12, which cost him the better part of the session as his team scrambled to repair the bike. He later returned, but he will start from the sixth row on Saturday. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) perhaps struggled even more than the Frenchman, tumbling to P20, and he will have some heavy lifting in Race 1 if he wants to fortify his 36-point Riders’ Championship lead over Oncu.
The top six from the WorldSSP Tissot Superpole session: full results here!
Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 1’39.011
Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +0.046s
Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +0.099s
Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +0.148s
Ondrej Vostatek (Compos Racing Team) +0.186s
Filippo Farioli (VFT Racing Yamaha) +0.238s
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Dallas Daniels (32) at the American Flat Track season finale at the Lake Ozark Short Track. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor USA.
After a decade in American Flat Track, Estenson Racing’s time in the series is coming to a close.
Founded on Tim Estenson’s passion for flat track, the team earned its first AFT Singles championship with Kolby Carlile in 2017, followed by Dallas Daniels’ back-to-back Singles titles in 2020 and 2021. Estenson Racing closes this chapter with back-to-back championships in both Singles and SuperTwins, earned by Tom Drane and Dallas Daniels in 2025 and 2026.
The championships are part of our legacy. So are the people who made them possible—from the riders who represented Estenson Racing to the crew whose expertise and dedication defined our program.
“Flat track brought me back to racing and gave us ten years I’ll always be grateful for. I’m proud of the people who built this team and what we accomplished together. While this chapter is ending, Estenson Racing’s story isn’t over.” — Tim Estenson
To Yamaha Motor USA, Monster Energy, and all our partners: thank you for your trust and support.
To Dallas and Tom: thank you for an extraordinary chapter. We wish you continued success.
It’s been an honor to be part of American Flat Track. To every rider, crew member, and fan who shared this journey: thank you. We’ll carry the friendships and memories with us.
The next chapter of Estenson Racing is already taking shape. We look forward to sharing it with you soon.
Nicolo Bulega (11) at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Nicolò Bulega led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Aruba.It Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) track in 1:35.432 to lead the field of 22 riders.
Alberto Surra was second-best with a 1:35.498 on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.
Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona, was third with a 1:35.516.
Home hero, Miguel Oliveira got fourth with a time of 1:35.816 ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR and his teammate Danilo Petrucci was 16th with a lap time of 1:36.488.
American Garrett Gerloff was 10th with a time of 1:36.150 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
FRIDAY REPORT: Bulega narrowly beats Surra and Lecuona, Oliveira impresses with P4 on home soil. Bulega topped both sessions on Friday at Estoril ahead of rookie Surra and teammate Lecuona, while home hero Oliveira claimed P4.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was the fastest rider on Friday at the Circuito Estoril in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship as he beat rookie Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) and teammate Iker Lecuona on the opening day of action at the Tissot Estoril Round. Also catching the eye was home hero Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) as the #88 finished the day in fourth place, raising hopes he can make a rostrum return this weekend.
BULEGA ON TOP, SURRA CONTINUES TO IMPRESS
After topping Free Practice 1, Bulega made it a Friday clean sweep as he took honours in Free Practice 2 as well. The #11 posted a 1’35.432s as he immediately found gains compared to the morning session, with all but two riders improving in FP2. The #11 was just 0.066s ahead of rookie Surra. The #67 left it until the last few minutes to set his best time of the day as he posted a 1’35.498s to claim second, ahead of Lecuona. The #7 took third with a 1’35.516s with less than a tenth separating the top three. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished Friday in sixth place after posting a 1’35.863s, while his teammate, Alvaro Bautista, was in ninth place; despite three positions separating the pair, the #19 was only a tenth slower than Montella. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) was 12th with Loris Baz (MGM Optical Express Racing) in 15th and Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) in 20th; the #46 had a crash in FP1 at Turn 7.
OLIVEIRA TAKES FOURTH FOR BMW
Home hero Oliveira will look to be back in the top five, or even podium contention at a circuit just half-an-hour drive from his hometown. The #88, who had Turn 7 named after him ahead of the round, finished in fourth place after posting a 1’35.816s. Teammate Danilo Petrucci was down the order in 16th place, although it was so tight on Friday that just a small gain for ‘Petrux’, or any other rider, will haul him up the order.
Miguel Oliveira (88) at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.
BASSANI LEADS ALEX LOWES AT BIMOTA
Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) finished as the lead Bimota rider after surging up the order in the latter stages of the 45-minute session, setting a 1’35.844s to finish in fifth. He was just a few hundredths ahead of teammate Alex Lowes in seventh after the #22 set a 1’35.873s to finish two places down on ‘El Bocia’.
DIXON IN THE TOP TEN
Jake Dixon (Honda HRC) headed to Estoril after his first top six WorldSBK finish, and the #96 appears to be knocking on the door of more top ten possibilities in Portugal. He finished the day in eighth on the combined classification after posting a 1’35.964s. His teammate, Somkiat Chantra, was 13th but two tenths separated the two Honda riders.
VIERGE LEADS YAMAHA CHARGE
Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) was the lead Yamaha rider in 10th on Friday after posting a 1’36.364s, although the #97 was one of only two riders to not improve their lap time in FP2 with his time coming in the morning session. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) was under two tenths behind his teammate but finished three places lower, while he was a tenth clear of rookie Stefano Manzi (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) in 18th. Manzi’s teammate, Remy Gardner, was directly behind the #62 and suffered a late crash in FP2 at Turn 9. His best time was a 1’36.646s. Mattia Rato (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) was 21st after he had a big crash at Turn 7, while teammate Twan Smits rounded out the WorldSBK field; like Vierge, he did not improve his time in FP2 compared to FP1.
GERLOFF JUST MISSES OUT ON THE TOP 10
Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) had a dramatic start to his weekend when he crashed at Turn 7 in the latter stages of Free Practice 1. The #31 finished the day in 11th place after posting a 1’36.150s, missing out on a spot in the top ten by just three thousandths of a second.
WorldWCR welcomes CFMOTO as exclusive motorcycle supplier from 2027. Photo courtesy WSBK.
The three-cylinder CFMOTO 675SR-R will bring increased performance and a fresh sporting challenge under a three-year agreement covering 2027, 2028 and 2029.
The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) will begin a new chapter in 2027, with CFMOTO becoming the series’ exclusive motorcycle supplier for the next three seasons.
Powered by a 675cc three-cylinder engine, the 675SR-R combines proven racing DNA with around 15 hp more than the current platform. The move represents an important step in WorldWCR’s sporting development: the additional power and different engine characteristics will challenge competitors to broaden their skills and raise their level, while promising even more exciting racing for fans.
WorldWCR will retain its one-make format, with all riders competing on identical machinery and rider talent remaining central to the competition.
The change of machinery will coincide with the arrival of Michelin as WorldWCR’s single tyre supplier from 2027 onwards.
The partnership also strengthens WorldWCR’s ties with China, supporting the Championship’s ambition to reach more fans and explore new destinations in the seasons ahead.
Samantha Liu, General Manager of CFMOTO Motorsports Management Center: “Becoming the official motorcycle supplier for the 2027–2029 WorldWCR seasons marks an important new chapter in CFMOTO’s global motorsport journey. It also reflects our long-term commitment to the development of motorcycle racing. We look forward to working closely with WorldWCR and all our partners to further advance women’s motorcycle racing and to bring greater global attention to the speed, passion and potential of female riders.”
Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director: “Since WorldWCR began, our ambition has been to create more opportunities and build strong competition. Continuing to raise the bar for the riders is a key part of that. The CFMOTO 675SR-R gives our riders a more powerful motorcycle to master and a new challenge to help them develop, while retaining the equal technical conditions that make their ability count. We are pleased to welcome CFMOTO for the next three seasons and look forward to working together to develop WorldWCR on track and extend its international reach.”
Can Oncu was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Turkish rider covered the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) road course in 1:39.084, topping the field of 34 riders.
Lucas Mahias was the best of the rest with a 1:38.418 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9.
Philipp Oettl was third with a lap time of 1:39.526 on his Feel Racing Team Ducati Panigale V2.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 8th with a 1:39.656 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
Nicolo Bulega (11) at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:35.546 to lead the field of 22 riders.
Alberto Surra was the best of the rest with a 1:35.598 on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.
Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona was third-fastest with a 1:35.925.
Alex Lowes crossed the finish line fourth on his bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team KB998 Rimini with a lap time of 1:36.084.
Xavi Vierge got fifth with a time of 1:36.147 on his Pata Maxus Yamaha YZF-R1.
American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 11th with a 1:36.519 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Bulega pips Surra in WorldSBK FP1 at Estoril by 0.052s, Lecuona completes top three. The 2026 Champion started off his weekend with top spot ahead of rookie Surra, while Lecuona dropped to third late on in FP1.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) started his penultimate MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship round by taking first place in Free Practice 1 at the Tissot Estoril Round. The Italian rider was just half-a-tenth clear of upcoming star Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) at the Circuito Estoril as the #67 claimed second place, while Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was usurped by the rookie late on in WorldSBK’s opening session at Estoril.
Almost two weeks on from being crowned Champion, Bulega started his penultimate round in WorldSBK on top of the timesheets. The #11, running gold patches on his leathers to mark his success, set a 1’35.546s, to lead Free Practice 1 ahead of rookie Surra. The #67 heads to Estoril with a 2027 contract in his pocket with his current team, and off the back of a podium at Cremona, and started his weekend with second place. Lecuona, fresh from his maiden treble last time out, was third and 0.379s off his teammate.
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) ensured Bimota started the weekend strongly as he was fourth, although he had been third until Surra’s late lap. The #22’s best time was a 1’36.084s. Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) also improved late on in the 45-minute session to claim fifth with a 1’36.147s, demoting Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team). Despite the #19 ending up in sixth, it’s his best FP1 placing of the season; beating his previous best of P7.
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) moved up the order in the closing stages of FP1 to finish in seventh, although it was tight between Bautista, Sam Lowes and Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven). Just 0.006s separated Bautista and the #14, while there was only 0.005s between Sam Lowes and ‘Balda’. The Italian’s best time was a 1’36.286s as he finished in eighth, with Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) completing the top nine ahead of home hero Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team).
Raul Fernandez (25) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Raul Fernandez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:28.725. Not only was that good enough to lead the 22-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Marco Bezzecchi’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:28.832.
Marco Bezzecchi was the best of the rest with a 1:28.944 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 and his teammate, Jorge Martin, was third at 1:29.206.
Pedro Acosta finished the session fourth with a 1:29.394 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Marc Marquez, riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26, got fifth with a time of 1:29.426.
Fernandez flies to P1 to beat Bezzecchi and Martin on Friday. Aprilia rule the Mandalika roost on Friday but it’s not the two title contenders with the upper hand.
Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) was the fastest on Friday at Mandalika with the Spaniard setting a new all-time lap record to lead the charge into the rest of the weekend. A 1’28.725 perches the British GP winner on top in what was a crash-strewn session, leading Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) and his Championship-leading teammate Jorge Martin with the Aprilias in mighty form, locking out the top three for the first time in Practice history.
FIRST HALF: Aldeguer and Quartararo crash
The first half of the session saw a couple of sizeable spills with 2025 Indonesian GP winner Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) falling at the last corner before a fast one for Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) at Turn 9. Both were OK and soon back out in the second half of the session, with ‘El Diablo’ consolidating a provisional Q2 spot.
FERNANDEZ FAST: the #25 goes P1
Into the second half of the session and it was Fernandez who took over at the top ahead of Di Giannantonio. Bezzecchi was sitting in third whilst Marc Marquez and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) rounded out the top five. Fast laps were needed by Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), all outside the top ten with 15 minutes on the clock.
MORE FALLERS: Bastianini, Moreira, Alex Marquez and Rins
Going into the business end of the session, Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) suffered a fast fall at Turn 9, almost identical to Quartararo’s earlier in the session. The Beast was back up on his feet and rushing back to the pits, needing to get back to the track ASAP as he was stuck in P17. Fernandez lowered the benchmark again with a 1’29.252 before repeating it a lap later with a 1’28.725, a new all-time lap record. Marc Marquez moved into P2 before a big moment into Turn 1 whereas elsewhere, Aldeguer’s Ducati ground to a halt in the gravel. Also in the gravel after a fast Turn 11 crash, Moreira’s session was over, leaving the Brazilian in Q1.
More improvements came with a flurry in the final moments, with both Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) and Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) moving into P3 and P10 respectively. Alex Marquez was the latest crasher at Turn 16, leaving him in P7 and vulnerable whereas just moments later, Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) was down at the final corner, likewise vulnerable with him P99. Then, Bastianini went down for a second time in what was a Friday afternoon to forget.
FRIDAY TOP 10: Aprilias 1-2-3
With the chequered flag out, nobody could get near Fernandez’s new lap record, the Spaniard with a 0.219s advantage over Bezzecchi. They were the only two riders able to get into the 1’28s, with Martin more than a quarter of a second back of his teammate in third. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) had a quiet and unassuming session with fourth, just ahead of Marc Marquez and Diggia. Quartararo booked his place in Q2 with P7, ahead of Alex Marquez, a late charge from Morbidelli and a salvaging effort from Bagnaia.
MISSING THE CUT: Rins and Miller a tenth out
Just missing the cut by 0.090s was Rins, with Miller likewise less than a tenth away from the top ten. Ogura is also in Q1 with P13 on Friday afternoon, ahead of Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), Aldeguer and Toprak Razgatlioglu (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP). Moreira and Bastianini, after their falls, also headline in what is set to be an action-packed Q1 on Saturday.
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