The Texas-based Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association is exploring the possibility of selling the assets of the non-profit organization to a new owner in the hopes of improving and securing the future of the series.
CMRA has been a non-profit organization since its inception in 1974, and as such has to operate within certain legal restrictions on financial operations, advertising, and other activities that a for-profit organization could engage in, says Walter Walker, Director of Competition and a longtime racer with CMRA.
“There are a fair amount of limitations that come along with being a nonprofit,” Walker says. “It’s time to make some sort of move. We’re trying to think long term.”
The CMRA Board of Directors is scheduled to hold a meeting at its final 2025 event at Eagles Canyon Raceway to outline what it is looking for in proposals. Essentially, Walker says the organization wants to turn the operation over to a for-profit operator who will continue to run the series. As a for-profit organization, CMRA – or “CMRA 2.0,” as Walker describes it – could have an easier time securing financing for long-term improvements, and the future health of the series is what the organization wants to secure, Walker says.
“We have a huge responsibility not only to our racers, but to our whole community. We have businesses that have tied their operations to what we do,” Walker says. “If this thing goes away, it will negatively impact them. We don’t want to leave them high and dry.”
The term “sale,” in the traditional sense, doesn’t really apply, Walker says. The new operation would purchase the physical and intellectual assets of CMRA, and proceeds would go to winding down the non-profit organization’s operations and dissolving it. If there is any money left, Walker says, it will likely be donated to another non-profit organization. The board members and employees will not receive money from the sale of the assets, Walker says.
The hope is that the new organization will take over operations for the 2026 season. But if none of the proposals are acceptable, Walker says, the plan is to simply carry on with business as usual.
“The money’s not the point. It’s about keeping the thing going. It’s about who’s got the best plan to move forward and keep the thing going. That’s who’s going to wind up with CMRA 2.0 – if it happens,” Walker says. “If we get five proposals in, and every one of them is crap … we’ll just do what we’ve always done, make it to the next round – and the next.”
Best qualifying of the year for Sonya as she ends maiden WorldWCR campaign in Spain.
Sonya Lloyd’s 2025 FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship concluded this past weekend at the iconic Jerez circuit in southern Spain.
For Lloyd, the event rounded out what has been a positive first full season on the world stage after only riding on tarmac for a couple of years.
Fast from the opening on track session of the weekend on Friday, she claimed seventeenth on the grid in Superpole – her best performance of the season.
With optimism high for Saturday’s opening race, Sonya made a good start but unfortunately got pushed wide at turn two after making places in the second attempt to run the race following a start procedure issue. With top fifteen pace she finished P18. Race two saw her once again finish inside the top twenty. She crossed the line nineteenth after another hard-fought race.
Sonya now returns home to the US where work for her 2026 season is already underway.
Sonya will announce her plans for next year shortly.
Sonya Lloyd (32) at Jerez. Photo courtesy Sonya Lloyd Racing
Sonya Lloyd:“We took the time in practice since I had raced in Jerez last year as a wildcard to try some different tyre pressures to see what worked best for me which meant in Superpole I could stay out the whole session. Luckily, I found some other riders to chase down and ended up having a pretty good Superpole, qualifying in seventeenth position which was my best so far in the world championship. I did not get a great launch in race one but there was a light malfunction so they red flagged the race. After about seven minutes they sent us back out for the restart. In the second start I got a much better start and gained some places into turn one. Into turn two I got stood up a little and got shuffled back a bit. I spent the first part of the race just trying to pick off those riders again but once I regained the places the next group was out of reach. I kept pushing and my last lap was my fastest again which was awesome and a full second quicker than the riders I was chasing down. I had the pace for fourteenth which is a huge step I was confident for race two. Race two was not how I wanted to end the season. I started sixteenth – my highest grid spot yet – and I was confident. I made a good start and had a strong first couple of corners but at turn five someone got a bit eager and pushed me and a few other riders wide. I had to jump the kerb to get back on track and was almost last. I fought my way back into the top twenty and made some good passes. I would have liked to have fought with the group I was with as world championship points were on the cards, but I learned a lot and can be happy with how I rode. I know what I need to work on in the off-season, and I will be doing a lot of flat track and mini moto riding to fine tune my race craft. I really hope to be back in WorldWCR next year. I want to thank everyone who has supported me this year. It has been a huge effort with a lot of flights, new countries and new cultures and it has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. The Strack Racing / Attack Performance Superbike team from MotoAmerica were so welcoming this past weekend and I want to give a big thanks to them as well as Garrett Gerloff and Tim Robinson for making the last round such an enjoyable experience.”
• Triumph Motorcycles unveils its new T100, T120 and T120 Black
• More rider-focused technology included as standard, including new lean-sensitive. Optimized Cornering ABS and Traction Control, delivering an unparalleled riding experience
• Iconic style and timeless design with new hand-finished paint schemes and coachline detailing
• More than 100 premium Triumph accessories new for the T120 and T120 Black
• Available to order now and in stores beginning March 2026
Triumph T100. Photo courtesy Triumph
Triumph Motorcycles has announced the next chapter in a story that never stands still, as it reveals a new Bonneville T100, T120 and T120 Black for model year 2026.
First launched in 1959, the Bonneville redefined motorcycling with its blend of performance, style and character. Today, the T100, T120 and T120 Black continue the legacy, evolving with subtle design refinements and new rider-focused technology, seamlessly integrated to preserve the timeless style and evocative riding experience of the original Modern Classic.
Staying true to the spirit of the original, the new T100 and T120 retain the unmistakable Bonneville silhouette. Signature features like the deeply sculpted metal fuel tank, classic rubber knee pads, and iconic Triumph tank badges are joined by new hand-finished paint schemes and coachline detailing. A new circular graphic on the side panels frames the Bonneville logo in silver or gold, celebrating the name that started it all.
Triumph T120. Photo courtesy Triumph
For 2026, the Bonneville range introduces a fresh selection of premium paint schemes across all models, with two new color options each for the T100 and T120, and a striking new monochrome scheme for the ever-popular T120 Black, offering riders even more ways to express their style.
New technology adds modern functionality without detracting from the classic character or looks, including new lean-sensitive Optimized Cornering ABS and Traction Control, a powerful new LED headlight, and a cockpit-mounted USB-C power socket, as well as cruise control fitted as standard for the T120 and T120 Black. Cruise Control is offered as an accessory on the T100.
Triumph T120 black. Photo courtesy Triumph
Paul Stroud – Chief Commercial Officer, Triumph Motorcycles:
“The Bonneville T120 is the original. It’s the bike that defined a generation and continues to inspire riders today. What makes it so special is its ability to evolve while staying true to its soul. For 2026, we’ve updated the styling, introduced new rider-focused technology, and enhanced the overall ride. The T120 Black, with its stealthy attitude and premium finishes, is a natural choice for newer riders who want custom style with real substance.
The T100 shares that same iconic DNA, but with an even broader appeal. It’s often the first big bike for many, with a third of customers stepping up to their first large-capacity motorcycle. It’s aspirational, yet accessible. With advanced features like lean-sensitive Optimized Cornering ABS, Traction Control, and selectable Road and Rain modes, the T100 is exactly what today’s rider is looking for. It delivers smooth, responsive control and a ride that feels effortless, bringing modern capability to a bike that still captures the unmistakable spirit of a true classic.”
Triumph T100. Photo courtesy Triumph
Timeless Design, Contemporary Detail
The choice of icons past and present and a canvas for the world’s custom creators; the Bonneville is still the style icon to ride and be seen riding. The engine design remains true to its classic roots, featuring black powder-coated cases, bright-machined cooling fins, and neatly concealed cabling that keeps the overall look clean and uncluttered.
Premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship define every surface, whether polished chrome, brushed stainless steel, powder-coated, or anodized.
The Bonneville T100 has two color options for 2026; striking Jet Black and Diablo Red with hand-painted gold coachline detailing, or contemporary Stone Grey as standard.
Customers have a choice of new colors for the T120 too; a timeless Aegean Blue and New England White with hand-painted black coachline detailing. Like the T100, the standard Stone Grey paint option looks set to be the more contemporary pick.
The popular T120 Black with its blacked-out engine casings, exhausts and details, plus a brown bench seat that contrasts beautifully with its stealth styling, is also available in two monochrome color schemes; classic Jet Black or the premium option, a moody new Matte Silver Ice and Matte Sapphire Black.
The new LED headlight on all three models retain its classic round shape but now delivers significantly increased brightness for enhanced visibility. Beautifully-finished twin analogue instrument gauges blend tradition with technology, featuring multi-function LCD screens that display fuel range, gear position, riding mode and more.
Triumph T120. Photo courtesy Triumph
High Torque Twin
At the core of both T120 models is Triumph’s 1200cc ’High Torque’ twin engine. Tuned for effortless response across the rev range, it delivers 77.4 ft-lbs (105Nm) of torque at just 3,500rpm and peak power of 79 HP (80PS) at 6,550rpm. Eagerly responding to every twist of the throttle with a surge of torque, strong acceleration and loads of character, the T120 always delivers an exhilarating performance.
Powered by Triumph’s responsive 900cc Bonneville twin, the Bonneville T100 is punchy, tractable and full of classic character. With peak power of 64 HP (65PS) at 7,000 rpm, and peak torque of 59 t-lbs (80Nm) at 3,750rpm, it has an intuitive throttle response that’s easy and effortless.
The 270-degree crank spacing gives both 1200cc and 900cc engines their distinctive character and addictive sound, while EURO 5+ compliance guarantees low emissions and excellent fuel economy. All three models feature a torque-assist clutch that ensures a light lever feel and smooth gear changes, with the 1200cc models benefitting from an additional sixth gear ratio.
Triumph engineers have meticulously integrated this new technology to preserve each Bonneville’s modern classic aesthetic, while also achieving low emissions, impressive fuel efficiency, and class-leading 10,000-mile service intervals.
Triumph T120 black. Photo courtesy Triumph
Technology That Enhances, Never Distracts
All three models now feature Optimized Cornering ABS and Traction Control, powered by an advanced Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). This intelligent system continuously monitors the bike’s movement and lean angle and other parameters, to deliver just the right amount of support when it’s needed, enhancing safety without interfering with the ride. By adjusting braking and traction response based on real-time data, it offers discreet, confidence-inspiring control in all conditions, without unnecessary electronic intervention.
New for the T100, all three models now have two riding modes, Road and Rain, tailoring throttle response and traction control to suit the conditions. Another new rider-focused technology for 2026 is cruise control, easily operated via a dedicated button on the left switch cube.
Now fitted as standard on the T120 and T120 Black, cruise control is available as an accessory for the T100. All models also gain a USB-C charging port discreetly located beneath the instruments, so riders can keep devices topped up on longer journeys.
Triumph T120. Photo courtesy Triumph
Engineered for the Ride
The T100, T120, and T120 Black all share the same tubular steel twin-cradle frame, paired with high-quality KYB suspension for a strong, lightweight, and responsive chassis. Cartridge forks and preload-adjustable twin shocks deliver confident handling and comfort. On the T120 and T120 Black, braking performance comes from high-specification twin Brembos for progressive stopping power, and on the T100 a powerful two-piston Nissin floating caliper, both complemented by a Nissin two-piston floating caliper at the rear.
Michelin Road Classic tires offer excellent grip and feedback in all conditions, while aluminumrimmed spoked wheels complete the authentic Bonneville look and further contribute towards the light and responsive steering feel. All three models share a low 31 in (790mm) seat height, low center of gravity and upright seating position, making them comfortable and confidenceinspiring for riders of all sizes.
Triumph T120. Photo courtesy Triumph
Genuine Triumph Accessories
As seen in the recent global Triumph Originals custom competition, customization has always been a huge part of the Bonneville story. The timeless design of the T120 and T100 make them the perfect platform for personal expression, whether owners are looking for subtle styling tweaks or full custom builds.
In fact, more than 80% of T120 owners purchase genuine Triumph accessories with their new motorcycle. With over 100 genuine Triumph accessories available, there’s plenty of options, from heritage tank bags and soft panniers, to seats, lighting, engine bars and sump guards, and different style badges for the fuel tank and engine covers.
All accessories are designed alongside the bike for perfect fit and function, and when fitted from new, are covered by the same 2-year, unlimited mileage warranty.
Triumph T120 black. Photo courtesy Triumph
The Bonneville Name
The original Bonneville was first unveiled in 1958, taking its name from the salt flats where Triumph had claimed the land speed record two years earlier.
The Bonneville T120 was a game-changer, redefining what performance motorcycles were all about, and becoming the bike of choice for custom builders and racers. The name has become one of the most iconic and evocative in motorcycling, synonymous with timeless British style and performance.
At the heart of the Triumph Modern Classic line-up, the Bonneville T100, T120 and T120 Black closely mirror the heritage design of that iconic 1960s T120 model, faithfully recreating the timeless look and rich character, while delivering expertly engineered modern capability, a polished finish and a canvas on which to create your perfect classic.
On the Road
With two-year unlimited mileage warranty and a class-leading 10,000-mile (16,000 km) service interval, the Bonneville is built for more time on the road and less time in the workshop, giving riders the freedom to enjoy every mile.
These motorcycles are available to order now at authorized Triumph dealerships. The T100 pricing starts at $11,495 USD / $12,795 CAD and the T120 and T120 Black start at $13,995 USD / $14,895 CAD with models arriving in dealerships beginning March 2026. For more information or to find your local dealer, visit triumphmotorcycles.com.
Attack Performance Strack Racing Yamaha’s Bobby Fong wraps up WorldSBK wildcard debut with promising strides in Jerez.
MARIETTA, Ga. Attack Performance Strack Racing Yamaha’s Bobby Fong continued his forward progress in the FIM Superbike World Championship, capping off his second and final wild card appearance of the season at the series finale in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
With some more seat time under his belt, Fong improved his pace throughout the weekend at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto. After qualifying 24th, the Californian finished 21st in Saturday’s Race 1, and followed it up with a pair of 19th-place finishes in Sunday’s Superpole Race and Race 2.
The American wild card entry – led by Attack Performance, with support from fellow official Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. team Strack Racing – gathered valuable data and experience in the world championship and now looks ahead to winter testing in preparation for the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike season.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Strack Racing Yamaha’s Team Manager:
“Jerez was a fun track, and again, the World Superbike paddock was very welcoming. A big thanks to Massimo (Neri) and the rest of the Pata team for all the technical support – they were extremely helpful.
“The finishing order doesn’t reflect the continuous improvement we made with both Bobby and our R1. We go away confident that with more time on the Pirelli tires and more laps on the European tracks, he would improve further. This experience will for sure make him a better MotoAmerica racer. We now look forward to winter testing armed with a few more ideas and a new priority list.”
Bobby Fong (50) at Jerez. Photo courtesy Attack Performance Yamaha
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Strack Racing Yamaha’s #50:
“It’s been a lot better than Estoril. In Race 1, I could see some people close by in front of me, so that was nice and encouraging for the Superpole Race and Race 2.
“The Superpole Race was really good. I definitely dropped my times and matched my qualifying time pretty consistently in the Superpole Race, so I was stoked about that. We tried something today, and it’s definitely helped me out a lot. In Race 2, I didn’t have the best feeling with the front tire from the get-go. I was in the 1:41s – which was the same as the big group in front of us – so my pace was okay. I just wish it had gone a little better.
“Obviously, as a racer, you want to be a lot better and closer to the front guys, but I’ve got to be satisfied because we did improve, and the gap was shrinking to the guys up front from Estoril until now. I can’t really describe how different it is here compared to the U.S. Overall, it’s been positive. Each time we went out, we improved. The team and I have definitely learned a lot while being here.”
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The Turkish rider bows out of WorldSBK with three crowns and a lasting legacy
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) has secured the 2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, sealing his third career title and second with BMW before his anticipated move to MotoGP in 2026.
The Turkish star wrapped up the Championship in Jerez with 616 points, 21 wins, 31 podiums and 6 pole positions, ending just 13 points clear of Ducati’s Nicolo Bulega.
This triumph adds another chapter to Razgatlioglu’s remarkable career. After claiming his first WorldSBK crown with Yamaha in 2021 and delivering BMW’s historic maiden title in 2024, the 28-year-old has now confirmed himself as one of the Championship’s true greats with a third crown in 2025.
Toprak Razgatlioglu at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): : “I’m really happy because we achieved our target — to win the World Championship with BMW. This season was not easy; at the beginning we were not very strong, but race by race we improved together. The team worked so hard, always trying to give me a better bike, and finally we made it. Today in Race 1 I crashed at Turn 5, but I stayed calm and focused on Race 2. I just wanted to finish and take the title. I didn’t push too hard or ride aggressively — I knew I only needed to be smart. This is my last season in WorldSBK and my last race with BMW, so to take the title before moving to MotoGP is a perfect ending. I’m really proud of what we did together.”
FROM TALENTED ROOKIE TO WORLDSBK STAR
Razgatlioglu’s journey began in the IDM Yamaha R6 Cup and Turkish Road Race 600cc Championship (2011-2012), before moving to the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, where he claimed victory at the Sachsenring in 2014. That same year, he debuted in the European Superstock 600 Championship with an immediate win at Magny-Cours, and in 2015 went on to secure the title.
Progressing to Superstock 1000 in 2016-2017, he finished runner-up in his second season before stepping up to WorldSBK in 2018 with Kawasaki, taking his first victory in his rookie season. His breakthrough came in 2021 with Yamaha, where he made history as Turkey’s first WorldSBK Champion. Joining BMW in 2024, he secured back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025.
With three WorldSBK titles, Razgatlioglu now equals Troy Bayliss as the third-most successful rider in the series’ history, behind only Carl Fogarty (4) and Jonathan Rea (6), who retires at the end of the season.
His numbers underline his legendary status:
3 WorldSBK titles (2021, 2024, 2025)
78 career race wins
173 podiums
24 pole positions
Toprak Razgatlioglu. Photo courtesy Dorna
A NEW CHAPTER AWAITS:
As the 2025 season comes to an end, Razgatlioglu has completed his final WorldSBK round before turning his focus to his MotoGP debut in 2026.
MotoGP teams view the flowing, fast and brutal-on-tires Phillip Island circuit as an outlier on the calendar, and 2025 demonstrated that its reputation is well earned.
This year is the third successive Australian MotoGP won by an independent team. Trackhouse Racing Aprilia’s Raul Fernandez won his first MotoGP Grand Prix race in a clean runaway from the field in 2025; the nine-time Grand Prix World Champion, Marc Marquez won at the circuit in 2024 on a 2023 Ducati Desmosedici fielded by Gresini Racing; and Johann Zarco won on the Prima Pramac Ducati in 2023, coming out on top of a last-lap scrum as riders tried to nurse their machines home on completely shagged tires.
In addition, Marc Marquez also holds the race record for 27 laps of Phillip Island: 39:47.702, set on the year-old GP23 in the 2024 race.
Weather always seems to play a role at Phillip Island. Races have been moved around on the weekend in prior years due to rain and wind, and this year saw the second-coldest track temperatures (21 degrees Celsius or 69.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in the modern MotoGP era.
More, from Michael Esdaile:
Marco Bezzecchi (72). Photo courtesy MotoGP.com.
Marco Bezzecchi’s unfortunate encounter with a gull during the MotoGP Sprint race on Saturday at Phillip Island is only the latest motorcycle-bird collision at the circuit. While Andrea Iannone hitting a sea gull with his head is perhaps the best well-known incident, there have been several others at the track.
Many years ago, Kawasaki was testing its ZX7R Superbike at Phillip Island. Aaron Slight was behind Australian Marty Craggill when there was an explosion of feathers – and Craggill fell off – in a straight line. Slight braked to a stop, laid his factory Kawasaki down on the grass and ran to Craggill, who was screaming “I’ve lost me arm, I’ve lost me arm.” Aaron could see that Craggill’s right hand was on his left shoulder, so he grabbed the Aussie by the right thumb and swung his arm back around into Craggill’s view. Then the ambulance arrived.
Rob Phillis wanted to get his shotgun and go cull some of the Cape Barren Geese. Adult Cape Barren geese are large birds, typically measuring 30–39 inches long and weighing between 8–11 lbs. At a rider’s briefing some years later, the riders were asked for input and Phillis said: “what are you going to do about these Cape Barren Geese?” “Oh well Robbie, they are protected,” came the reply. “What about us riders!” Phillis barked back.
Phillis once had a seagull beak embedded in the web between two fingers. He arrived back at the pit lane complaining of a “sore hand”. Peter Doyle (Kawasaki team manager) took a look then grabbed a pair of needle-nose pliers and extracted the seagull beak.
Take two! Ryde reigns to become first champion to celebrate title defence since 2017.
Kyle Ryde became the first rider since 2017 to celebrate back-to-back Bennetts British Superbike Championship titles, following a final day decider on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit.
The reigning champion ultimately sealed the 2025 title for Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha by 20 points from Bradley Ray following yet another Bennetts BSB title fight which went down to the last race of the year.
Ryde entered Sunday with a 27-point advantage over his Raceways Yamaha rival Ray, but immediately set about re-extending his lead in the penultimate race of the season. Ryde came out on top of an intense battle with Ray as the duo finished second and third in a reversal of Saturday’s result.
This meant that Ryde lined up on the grid for the final race of the season 30 points clear, and leaving Ray needing a top-two result for any chance at all of stealing the #1 plate.
Just before the final encounter, rain began to fall, presenting the title rivals with an added challenge. Ray moved into the lead early on but slipped behind Danny Kent who was on his way to victory for McAMS Racing Yamaha. Ray then lost his all-important place in the top-two to Charlie Nesbitt, but a crash for the latter gave the 2022 champion’s title hopes a lifeline.
With Ray riding to second, Ryde just needed to manage the points gap. Ryde rode calmly to an extraordinary 60th straight finish in Bennetts BSB, crossing the line sixth and in doing so secure a second consecutive crown.
Ryde takes the title following a season of two halves after Ray dominated the early stages of the year and moved 52 points clear at one point. Ryde worked tirelessly to close the margin in the final months of the season however, achieving a hard-earned lead as the season entered its Showdown phase.
Leon Haslam ended the season third, even though his campaign ended in dramatic fashion when he crashed in today’s first race. He was followed in the final standings by Scott Redding who only contested a partial campaign with Hager PBM Ducati, but who won the second to last race of the year before coming home fifth in the finale to come an impressive fourth.
Tommy Bridewell rounded out the championship top-five after riding to third in the last race with Honda Racing UK.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 2 result:
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati)
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.306s
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.357s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +1.433s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +2.588s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +3.901s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +8.573s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +9.290s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) +10.566s
Luke Hedger (Whitecliffe CDH Racing Honda) +10.630s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 3 result:
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha)
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +1.300s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +5.619s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) +9.714s
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) +10.976s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +15.501s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +15.579s
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) +16.115s
Billy McConnell (C&L Fairburn Properties/Look Forward Racing) +19.502s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +22.100s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 522
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) 502
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) 362
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 329.5
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 317
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 298
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) 292
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 272
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 270
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) 252
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
KYLE RYDE – NITROUS COMPETITIONS RACING YAMAHA
“I’m super happy to get another Bennetts BSB championship title under my belt. The feeling is incredible! I only got emotional when I saw Mum and Dad. I could see how much it meant to them. They’ve put in so much time, money, and effort just to get my first one, so to bring home a second title is the cherry on top. This one’s a massive bonus, and any more we get from here are just extra blessings!
“The race itself was tough, even with a 30-point lead, anything could’ve happened out there. Conditions were sketchy, no knee slider, slippery track, riders going down all around, but I stayed calm and trusted my pace. Once Dad waved the pit board and I saw the gap, I could finally breathe.
“Massive thanks to my family, sponsors, and everyone who has backed me from day one. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together. Now it’s time for a holiday before we go again!”
More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Aprilia Racing confirms status as most successful European manufacturer of all time: Raúl Fernández of Trackhouse MotoGP Team claims win number 300.
Sunday’s race at Australia’s Phillip Island circuit turned into a milestone moment for Aprilia Racing.
Marco Bezzecchi delivered a superb display of maturity and control during the long race. Serving two long lap penalties for the incident in Indonesia, the Italian rider put together an intelligent performance. Starting from second on the grid, he immediately took the lead at turn one and built a small gap over his pursuers. After serving both penalties, he returned to the track in sixth place and staged a spectacular recovery to finish third on the podium. It was Bezzecchi’s twelfth podium of the season, including victory at Silverstone and sprint wins in Australia, Mandalika and Misano.
Standing in for Jorge Martín, Lorenzo Savadori put in a strong performance, finishing sixteenth despite not being fully fit after his Q1 crash.
Completing a historic Sunday, Raúl Fernández of the Trackhouse MotoGP Team secured his first MotoGP victory and Aprilia Racing’s 300th win.
Marco Bezzecchi in parc fermé at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: “I’m really pleased because I managed the race very well and started strongly. I had planned a strategy in my head: to get in front, build a small gap, and then take the two long laps without losing too many positions, and I managed to do exactly that. I thought I’d be able to finish no better than fourth, but when I saw I was closing in, I didn’t ease off until the end. Much of the credit goes to my team, because the strategy we devised, both for tyre management and for serving the penalties, was largely down to their work.”
Lorenzo Savadori at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Lorenzo Savadori: “It was a very tough race physically. I wasn’t in the best shape, but we still managed to finish at a good pace. Unfortunately, Saturday’s crash, caused by Binder’s manoeuvre, set back our weekend’s work and also left me feeling sore physically. I’m happy for Aprilia – it’s been a great weekend and the team has achieved its 300th victory. I am very proud to be part of this project.”
Massimo Rivola: “The three-hundredth win for Aprilia Racing, the most successful European manufacturer, speaks volumes about the history of this brand. It’s a tremendous source of pride, and credit goes to everyone who works and contributes at Noale. Reaching this milestone at a circuit like this – fast and for great riders – and doing so with the Trackhouse MotoGP Team and with Raúl, who has been riding the Aprilia for several years, is a remarkable achievement. Congratulations to all of them. Marco today did something that will go down in the annals of motorcycle racing – a truly perfect race. A test of maturity passed with flying colours. He faced an especially tough challenge, not only due to the race itself, but also as a consequence of the mistake made in Indonesia. We couldn’t be happier with this rider, this team and this brand.”
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More from a press release issued by Gresini Racing:
Alex misses out on podium finish, Fermin held back while on top of his game.
Raceday – AustralianGP
4th – ALEX MARQUEZ #73
14th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
World Championship Standings
2nd – ALEX MARQUEZ #73 (379 points)
8th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54 (183 points)
Alex Marquez (73) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team.
Alex Marquez: “I gave it all. It wasn’t an easy weekend, especially after yesterday’s two crashes. We managed to bring home some important points and that’s good. We’re going to Malaysia with a good margin; I love the track and we’ll try to seal our championship position there, with no pressure as there are still three events left.”
Fermin Aldeguer (54) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team.
Fermin Aldeguer:“We had a technical problem halfway through the race. It’s a pity because it could have been a great weekend, but this issue stopped us in what was our best moment. We were lapping as fast as the frontrunners and we could have ended up close to them, but these things happen and now we’re heading to Malaysia knowing we have the speed.”
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More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Solid sixth for determined Marini to cap off Australian GP.
Luca Marini had his mettle tested across the entire 27-laps of race day in Phillip Island, the Italian narrowly missing out on fifth place after a late charge. Mir tumbled from a top ten challenge.
Delayed an hour, the Australian GP avoided the worst of the day’s wind and saw the main event go ahead without any further delay or incident. With some cloud cover overhead, conditions remained as they had been for much of the weekend in Phillip Island.
Aggressive from the start, Luca Marini made sure to attack Pol Espargaro early to try and avoid a repeat of their intense battle on Saturday. Besting him after a few laps, Marini focused on staying with a fast-recovering Bezzecchi and breaking free of the chasing group. Matching the times of the leaders, the #10 rapidly closed down Acosta in the final five laps and missed taking fifth place from him by the narrowest of margins – just 0.040s at the line.
Sixth place is Marini’s 11th top ten result of the season and continues a clear trend of further improvement post-Misano Test. The result moves Marini to within just eight points of Zarco as the pair contest top Honda honours and a potential top ten spot in the World Championship.
Joan Mir’s race came to a premature end when he fell from 12th place on lap 10 at Turn 10. Unharmed, it was an unfortunate result as the #36 and the Honda HRC RC213V clearly had the pace for the top ten at full distance.
A quick hop, skip and a jump for the Honda HRC Castrol team as they head to the Sepang International Circuit for Round 20 of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship. Having started the season there with testing, the Malaysian GP is always a good chance to benchmark the improvements made over the year.
Luca Marini (10) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Luca Marini – sixth:“A tough race but it makes our finish more rewarding. A decent amount of points but a lot of good work by the team and Honda HRC over the weekend, it’s important to work like this every weekend. This weekend we couldn’t turn the bike like we needed to at a faster circuit like Phillip Island, it’s something to work on in future development. The target is to finish ahead of Zarco in the championship, and we have been closing him down with each race. We head to Malaysia with a lot of motivation, staying positive and believing in our potential that we have shown. There is still more potential to unlock in our overall package, we’ve made a good step but we need to keep working.”
Joan Mir (36) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Joan Mir – DNF:“From lap one something felt strange, and I was not able to overtake and ride as I really wanted. Still, we could make up some positions, and I think there was a lot more potential today. We had something on the front tyre with the temperature, which is really critical with these bikes. Obviously, I am not happy with how our weekend went, we knew that it would be a harder weekend, but we were aiming to come away with something more. Now for Malaysia where we aim to get back into the groove we’ve had the last races.”
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More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Rins’ Solid Phillip Island Race Pace Earns Him P7, Quartararo Salvages P11.
An overcast Sunday at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit set the scene for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Race. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Álex Rins enjoyed battling with rivals to take 7th place. Fabio Quartararo didn’t find the race pace he was looking for and finished the 27-lap contest in 11th position.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Álex Rins made up for a challenging start in today’s Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Race by charging from P11 to P7 in the latter stages of the 27-lap Race. Starting from pole, Fabio Quartararo was briefly in contention for a podium finish but struggled to defend his position and ultimately held P11 across the finish line.
Rins started from P11 and held 12th at the end of the first lap. He was back in 11th when Jack Miller crashed on lap 5. The number-42 closely followed the train of rivals ahead of him but couldn’t find a way through. On lap 14, he was overtaken by Enea Bastianini. Rins in turn overtook Quartararo on lap 15, putting him in 11th place again. He then closed the gap to the top 10. With eight laps to go, he launched a successful attack on Pol Esparagó to move up to tenth, and he upped his pace further for a late charge. With five laps to go, the Yamaha man polished off Bastianini. Brad Binder followed one lap later, and with Fermín Aldeguer running wide, Rins was up to seventh. Considering the over 3s gap to the next rider ahead of him, he focused on pushing to the chequered flag on the final three laps. He still managed to close the gap by one second and finished in seventh place, crossing the finish line 10.671s from first.
Quartararo started from pole and soon slotted into fourth place. A significant gap of over 1.5s to the top 3 had formed after the first laps, but the Frenchman kept his head down. Marco Bezzecchi ahead of him had to complete two long-lap penalties. When the Italian completed the second one on lap 7, it briefly moved El Diablo up to third. The top 2 were about 1s ahead of him at the time, but over the next eight laps he was relegated to twelfth as the riders who had bunched up behind overtook him one by one. With five laps to go, Francesco Bagnaia also passed him briefly, but the Italian crashed one lap later, putting Quartararo back in 12th. As Aldeguer dropped down the order in the final stages, the number-20 rider ultimately finished in 11th place, 16.965s from the winner.
After today’s results, Quartararo stays in 9th place in the overall standings with 166 points, and Rins holds 19th position with 60 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are 6th in the team championship with 226 points, and Yamaha remain in 5th position in the constructor championship with 205 points.
MotoGP will be back in action next week for the Grand Prix of Malaysia, held at the Sepang International Circuit from 24-26 October.
MASSIMO MEREGALLI – Team Director, Monster Energy Yamaha
“It was a bit of a strange outing for us, with both riders experiencing total opposite races. Álex had another great ride, especially towards the end of the Race. He is continuing the positive trend he started at the previous round. We know how hard he’s working, and it’s nice to see it paying off. Fabio simply didn’t have the feeling he needed today to ride at his usual level. We will thoroughly investigate what caused the sudden change in the Race compared to the rest of the weekend. It’s unfortunate that we weren’t able to convert our pole position into a stronger race result this weekend. We now head to Sepang, where we aim to deliver a more consistent performance and capitalise on our potential.”
Alex Rins (42) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Alex Rins:“It was really great – I mean, it was amazing to have this feeling. I did many overtakes, like in corner 2 on the inside. It was a really great race. I had a small issue at the start, but I solved it in corner 2. From then until the end, I was trying to manage and trying to overtake. I was riding on the limit, and I’m quite happy and proud – P7 is a great result. We are continuing the progress, and this is the most important thing.”
Fabio Quartararo (20) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Fabio Quartararo:“It was really strange. I didn’t expect this kind of race, because I knew my pace was good. The feeling in the Warm Up was okay, but I didn’t have the pace on any lap of the Race. I don’t know what happened to feel such a big difference between the Race and any of the previous sessions. We will try to understand it, but I also just want to turn over the page and try to be ready for the next round. I look forward to next week, Sepang is a track I like.”
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More from a press release issued by Red Bull KTM Tech3:
The Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP™ squad will leave Australia satisfied after the solid performances of both Enea Bastianini and Pol Espargaro at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. Starting from P20, Bastianini claimed the 9th place on Sunday in Phillip Island as he showcased once again a brilliant remontada. Pol Espargaro, replacing Maverick Viñales, got himself a top 10 result, making it 4 out of 4 KTMs in the top 10 Down Under, with Pedro Acosta in 5th and Brad Binder in 8th.
Enea Bastianini’s top 10 in Saturday’s sprint gave the Italian good hopes for the main race on Sunday, and everything was in place for the number 23 to complete a good job today, after a positive warm up session. At lights out under a cloudy sky and windy conditions, Enea jumped to 16th in one lap as he gained 4 positions through the midpack, to enter lap 1 behind two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia. It was not too long until Bastianini overtook his old teammate to progress to the top 15, to sit 0.7 seconds behind Johann Zarco. The Frenchman was down on lap 5, as was local hero Jack Miller, and that was P13 after 5 laps with next ahead Joan Mir. With Mir one second away, Enea was progressively catching up on the HRC rider, but Mir made a mistake at lap 10. Another rider down, and next on was Alex Rins 0.8 seconds ahead. Three laps later, the gap was closed, and Enea ceased his opportunity to move past the Yamaha rider, to progress to 11th, in the back wheel of Fabio Quartararo who had dropped from the pole position. The Tech3 rider did not stay behind for long, as his faster pace allowed him to quickly move past the number 20 in the last sector of lap 13. Entering P14, we were in the top 10. The next targets ahead were teammates Brad Binder and Pol Espargaro. Binder had caught up on Espargaro who’s pace was slightly dropping, and Enea got his moment too, and that was now P9 on lap 18, just behind Binder. Enea was close with Binder, but somehow he struggled to move past the South African, while the guys from behind were coming back close. Enea was defending his ground, but Rins, who had a small resurgence, moved past Enea on lap 23. We were back to P10, and Aldeguer’s late drop gave Enea his 9th place back, which he kept until the end. It is another solid ride from the ‘Beast’ as he scores points with an excellent 9th place, all the way from P20 on the grid!
Hungry for more after his 9th place in the sprint on Saturday, Pol Espargaro was ready to hit the long distance. At the race start, Pol Espargaro took a good one and soon entered a battle for 7th against Luca Marini, with both overtaking each other, but it was Pol who won the battle to 7th entering lap 3. 5 laps gone, and Pol was holding that 7th place, but he was already under pressure from Marini who was closing behind. Ahead, there was Marco Bezzecchi on lap 8, after he had completed his two long penalties. Marini had increased the pace and was through on lap 9, as Pol had now to defend P8 against Fermin Aldeguer. The pace was held solid by Espargaro as he kept the distance within the front pack, although Aldeguer’s threat was growing lap after lap. A few laps later, Espargarao beat Quartararo in the main straight entering lap 13, and we were up to 7th, but Fermin Aldeguer made his move too, as the Tech3 rider went a bit wide at turn 12. Then, we saw Pol starting to fight against the tire drop, and despite resisting as much as he could, he was overtaken by both Binder and Bastianini in a few laps, and a few laps to the end, it was Alex Rins who sneaked into the top 10, leaving Pol in 11th. One more position was gained as we was through Aldeguer, and that was a final P10-finish for the Spaniard. Another solid performance from Pol Espargaro, who made it three top 10 out of three races this season, after his 9th place at the Czech GP, and P8 at the Hungarian GP.
That’s all for 2025 Australia, once again it was amazing to see fans from the other side of the world, and we are already excited to bring back MotoGP™ Down Under next year. Next for us is Malaysia, as we are heading to the Sepang International Circuit for that final round overseas next week, on October 24-25-26.
Enea Bastianini (23) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: “The race has been solid, I think! Starting from P20 is not easy, but we made our way back lap after lap. I was faster as the race went by, I could catch up with the other guys, I made some good overtakes, until I ended up being in the fight for P7. Unfortunately, the tires were destroyed since I pushed hard to come back. I gave it all to try earning that P7 against Brad Binder, but I could not achieve it. We did two solid races this weekend which gave me back a bit of confidence, but our target now is really on improving qualifying, because today might have been a different story if we had not started from that far. I need to work on myself, as I am conscious that the fast lap is a weak point because of my riding style.”
Pol Espargaro (44) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Pol Espargaro: “We are happy with our result, but after yesterday’s sprint and today’s warm up, we felt like we had a better opportunity for today, especially with the wind. I have the feeling that there are things that are happening on the bike that we are still unable to control as riders. The rear spin is pretty good, but somehow we are destroying the tires much faster than the other riders on the grid. In my case, I felt pretty fast at the start of the race, I was following Alex (Marquez), I felt that I could stay there for a while, but somehow I dropped and I lost a lot of positions. 8 laps to the end, the tires were gone, so we tried our best to survive until the end. It is a learning process, it is good to be here, to be feeling these things, which we will try to understand and improve.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “In the end, we have finished this weekend in Phillip Island on a positive note! Having both riders inside the top 10 was hard to foresee looking at the grid positions, so we have to congratulate Enea Bastianini for his weekend! We are still struggling with qualifying, which is making our life harder when starting from P20, but he fought his way back to P10 in the sprint yesterday, and then P9 today! Good job from him, but we really need to focus on getting better in qualifying, we believe there is room for improvement. As we head to Sepang, Enea will already have references from the test, so we hope it will help him to be competitive from the first day. Once again, I would like to congratulate Pol Espargaro, he has finished all his races with us in the top 10 this season, and it is a huge achievement for a ‘substitute’! Pol is doing a fantastic job, so we are excited to have another round with him next week in Malaysia.”
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More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Tough Australian GP for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP: Miller Crashes Out, Oliveira in P12.
It was a disappointing Sunday for the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team, which, after an excellent Sprint Race on Saturday, was aiming for a strong result in today‘s 27-lap Australian Grand Prix. Instead, home hero Jack Miller, starting from the front row for his 250th Grand Prix appearance, was forced to retire after a crash on lap five, while Miguel Oliveira climbed from 15th on the grid to finish 12th. Next week, MotoGP heads to Malaysia for the 20th round of the season at Sepang.
It was a sad Australian GP for the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team at the iconic Phillip Island circuit, one of the most beautiful and historic tracks in the world championship. After a strong Saturday, which saw Jack Miller qualify third—becoming the first Australian to start from the front row since Casey Stoner in 2012—and finish an impressive fourth in the Sprint Race, the team had high hopes for another top result.
However, what was meant to be an extra special race for Jack, marking his 250th Grand Prix start, ended in disappointment when the local favorite crashed out on lap five while running in fifth position. The team‘s hopes then rested on Miguel Oliveira, who started from 15th on the grid and faced several challenges in the busy mid-pack battles. After dropping to 19th in the early laps, Miguel mounted a solid recovery in the second half of the race, eventually crossing the line in 12th place, right behind the other Yamaha YZR-M1 of Fabio Quartararo, who had started from pole position.
With the 4 points earned today, Oliveira moves up to 36 points in 20th position, while Miller remains 18th with 66. The Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team currently sits 11th in the Teams‘ World Championship with 105 points.
No time to rest, the paddock now heads to Malaysia for the next challenge, the 20th round of the season, taking place this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit.
GINO BORSOI – Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
“A real shame, because after the great day we had on Saturday, we thought we could achieve another strong result today. We‘ve checked the data, and it seems that Jack didn‘t do anything unusual — most likely, the extra fuel weight at the beginning of the race made braking more difficult for him. It‘s disappointing, because the crash wasn‘t caused by a braking issue or a rider error. Unfortunately, we couldn‘t finish the weekend on a high with Jack, unlike Oliveira, who had a really good race. From mid-distance onwards, he had a pace very close to the top five, which allowed him to make up ground. If he hadn‘t started so far back, he could have fought with Rins for a place in the top ten.”
Miguel Oliveira (88) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha.
Miguel Oliveira: “Today was a better day for me. I managed the rear tire well, although in the first few laps I struggled a bit — the bike was running wide in every corner, and I couldn‘t be as fast as I wanted. In the final part of the race, though, I found a much better rhythm, made a few overtakes, and scored some points. It‘s been a tough weekend overall; I never really had the speed, and both qualifying and the Sprint were far from what I would have done. But today‘s electronic changes helped make the bike a bit better, and finishing the weekend on a positive note is a good boost heading into Malaysia.”
Jack Miller (43) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Jack Miller:“Not the way I wanted to end what had been a positive weekend so far. I got a decent start and was in the front group, although I was struggling a bit more than in the previous days, especially in Turns 2 and 6. I felt I had to push a little harder, and after a couple of warnings at Turn 6 — with some vibrations going in — the third time the bike just said ’no more‘ and went away from me. I‘m disappointed to have let everyone down after what had been a strong weekend where we showed great pace. I‘ll try to take the positives and understand what went wrong today.”
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More from a press release issued by Lenovo Ducati:
The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up the Grand Prix of Australia: a late crash for Francesco Bagnaia, Michele Pirro finishes eighteenth.
The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the nineteenth event of the 2025 MotoGP season at Phillip Island. Francesco Bagnaia – after an encouraging comeback – crashed out in the late stages of the race, while Michele Pirro crossed the line in eighteenth position.
Bagnaia – following a challenging early part of the race – then got up to speed aboard his Desmosedici GP. Pecco made his way back from sixteenth to twelfth position and bridged the gap to the group battling for the top ten, before losing the front end and crashing at the ‘Siberia’ corner with four laps to go. Pirro continued to improve his feeling with the bike and his lap times to finish eighteenth.
As the nineteenth Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, with Marc Márquez already crowned MotoGP World Champion, Francesco Bagnaia sits fourth, 105 points behind Alex Márquez in second place. The Triple Crown is completed by the Teams’ Title secured by the Ducati Lenovo Team and the Constructors’ World Championship clinched by Ducati.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will return to action this Friday, October 24th, for the twentieth Grand Prix of the season at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
Francesco Bagnaia (63) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Francesco Bagnaia: “After yesterday’s Sprint, I promised myself I wouldn’t finish the race at the back of the field, as it wouldn’t have been an acceptable result. Following the warm up, we understood which direction to take and after a few laps I started to feel better on the bike, which was moving a lot less. This allowed me to be a bit more aggressive. I pushed hard and made my way back to the group fighting for the top positions, with a chance to finish in the top seven, but unfortunately I crashed. When you’re at the limit, these things can happen.”
Michele Pirro (51) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Michele Pirro: “I finished the race and that’s important, as it was a long one. I’m satisfied because both the pace and the feeling improved compared to yesterday. We tried a different setup, which led to some steps forward, and I didn’t push too hard because it was key to finish in good conditions. This is good training ahead of Sepang, which suits me better as we test there every off-season – even though it’ll be hotter this time around. We’ll aim to keep improving our performance and narrow the gap.”
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More from a press release issued by IDEMITSU Honda LCR:
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra finished 17th in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island.
After finding positives in Saturday’s Sprint, Chantra was focused on pushing hard and fighting for points.
However, as the race progressed, increasingly strong winds disrupted his rhythm and hampered his efforts to catch the group.
He eventually crossed the line in 17th place, collecting valuable data that will be crucial for the upcoming rounds.
Somkiat Chantra: “Today was harder than yesterday, mainly because of the strong wind. I couldn’t push on the straight because of it, and I had to fight to keep the bike under control, it was tough to manage in those conditions. I just focused on doing my race and making it to the finish. We’ll reset and try again in Malaysia.”
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More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco crashed during the Sunday race at the Phillip Island Circuit.
After finding some positives during Saturday’s Sprint, Zarco and his team were determined to fight for points in the Sunday race.
Zarco made a solid start and was setting his rhythm when, after the fourth lap, he crashed at turn one.
Following a challenging weekend, both the rider and the team are committed to finding solutions to reverse the current situation and will look to bounce back in Malaysia.
Johann Zarco (5) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy CASTROL Honda LCR.
Johann Zarco: “It’s a pity about the crash, but I’m fine. The first corner is never a good place to crash, but I missed the apex a bit, and from there, being a little wide with the wind, the bike started to slide. In the end, I couldn’t save it and ended up on the gravel. It’s a pity because a top 10 finish was realistic, and we were aiming for that. Malaysia will be a moment to reset and try to change the current situation.”
Maria Herrera continues to make history, becoming the 2025 FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Champion in Jerez (Spain). This victory marks a significant moment for the Klint Forward Factory Team and for the WorldWCR series, as Herrera’s second season in the championship culminates in a hard-fought title.
After narrowly missing the title in the inaugural 2024 season as runner-up, Maria returned in 2025 with an unparalleled determination. She led the standings after every race of the season, except following Race 2 at Assen, when Beatriz Neila briefly took the lead, although the two were level on points. Herrera‘s consistent speed and strategic racing were on full display throughout the season, which she concluded with the following impressive stats:
6 wins
10 podium finishes
3 pole positions
Final Point Tally: 245 points, securing the title by a margin of 5 points over her closest rival, Beatriz Neila.
Maria Herrera became the 2025 WWCR World Champion at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team):
“It’s an amazing feeling to have won! I hoped to be faster in today’s race, but the group was just too big. I almost crashed a couple of times, so in the end I decided to manage my position and get the job done. I want to say a big thank you to the team as they really deserve this title after all their hard work both this season and last. We’ve had some tough times, but luck was on my side today and I’m proud to finish the year this way. Beatriz was very strong all year and made me work very hard; I think it was a much tougher fight this year with respect to 2024 actually. So, I’m very happy, and my plan now is to continue on next year.”
RACING JOURNEY
A trailblazer in her career, Herrera was the first female competitor to win a race in the FIM CEV Repsol series. She has competed at the highest levels of the sport, including wildcard appearances in the Moto3™ World Championship and a full Grand Prix campaign in 2015. Her participation in MotoE™ since 2019 and her role in the first-ever all-female team in Grand Prix history in 2023 underscore her enduring commitment and passion for the sport. She joined the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing Championship in its inaugural season in 2024.
With the WorldWCR title now in hand, the motorsport world watches with great anticipation to see what Maria Herrera will accomplish next. Having established herself as the dominant force in the championship, the Spanish sensation has a number of exciting opportunities on the horizon.
RIDER PROFILE
Place of birth: Toledo, Spain
Age: 29
Team: Klint Forward Racing Team
Bike: Yamaha R7
About WorldWCR
The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) is a groundbreaking single-make series exclusively for aspiring female riders, featuring the Yamaha R7. Building on the success of its inaugural season in 2024, which saw Ana Carrasco crowned, the series aims to continue advancing women’s motorsport by fostering new talent and showcasing competitive racing on a global stage.
With six rounds scheduled for 2025, the WorldWCR offers emerging talent an equal platform to showcase their skills alongside the world’s best riders. By addressing disparities and breaking down barriers, the series empowers women to reach new heights in professional racing. As a dedicated space for female riders, WorldWCR celebrates skill, passion, and diversity. It inspires the next generation of female racers while shaping a more inclusive motorsport landscape.
Scott Redding celebrated victory in the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship race of the weekend at the crucial Brands Hatch title decider as Bradley Ray held off Kyle Ryde to take three points out of the advantage ahead of tomorrow’s Clash of the Champions title decider.
At the start of the race, Ryde had forced his way into the lead ahead of Ray as the pair continued their duel for a second title. Christian Iddon was holding third ahead of Tommy Bridewell, but at the front, the Raceways Yamaha rider launched into the lead at Paddock Hill Bend by lap three.
Ryde was trying to regain the advantage, but it was only ten laps later, that he was able to make it stick with a pass at Hawthorns. As the title contenders fought for the advantage going into tomorrow’s decisive two races, Redding had been charging through the pack after running sixth on the opening laps.
Podium finishers from left to right with Bradley Ray, Scott Redding and Kyle Ryde. Photo courtesy BSB.
Redding first made a move on Ray with four laps to go and Hawthorns and then had Ryde in his sights, taking the lead at Surtees a lap later and he was able to hold the edge to the finish. Ray took second place from Ryde with 27-points between the pair now ahead of tomorrow’s final two races, with 70 points available.
Rory Skinner was fourth for the Cheshire Mouldings Ducati team as he was initially in the leading group, with Danny Kent completing the top five for McAMS Racing Yamaha. Max Cook was able to get the better of Leon Haslam, who is now out of the title fight with Charlie Nesbitt, Lee Jackson and Glenn Irwin completing the top ten.
Tommy Bridewell and Christian Iddon had been in the mix earlier in the race, but crashed out at Surtees and Druids respectively unhurt.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 1 result:
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati)
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.151s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +1.284s
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) +3.235s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +4.068s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +7.254s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +7.608s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +11.584s
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) +11.622s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +22.040s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 472
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) 445
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) 362
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) 292
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 272.5
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 272
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 272
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 239
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 232
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) 214
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
SCOTT REDDING – HAGER PBM DUCATI
“I was too steady at the start. These boys, [Ray and Ryde], know how to switch it on straight away. I’m like a red wine, I need to age a bit and get going. It’s a little bit annoying but it’s good at the same time. Give you something to really focus on.
“I started to get going a bit and find my rhythm. I felt like if I got to the front I could actually pull away. I had a little look at Brad into turn four and I was like, ‘I can’t be doing that’. I’ll do anything I can not to put anyone in jeopardy. Then I almost had two in one.
“I eyed it up into Hawthorn and thought ‘that would be just perfect, get them both out the way’. I passed Brad there the last time we were here and did the same thing he did today I saw him release the brake and I was like please don’t do that so I let the brake off to run it in.
“Then I thought in my head, ‘try to get past Kyle as soon as you can and just let them do their thing’. Then I got past Kyle. Then I managed to pick the pace up a little bit, got a little bit of a gap going then thought yeah, comfortable. Then when I crossed the finish line I looked back and Brad was on my rear fender!
“Thanks to the team, these boys have been mega out there racing and let the best man finish it off!”
BRADLEY RAY – RACEWAYS YAMAHA
“It was a nice race. Pace was steady enough at the start as it’s probably the first 20-lap run anybody has done all weekend. So didn’t really know how hard to go at the start and wanted to try and save a little bit of rear tyre for the end.
“My first objective was to try and finish in front of Kyle [Ryde]. I got through on him and honestly didn’t think I’d get through on Scott [Redding]. But got a second wind, the old caffeine gel kicked in with two laps to go.
“It was nice to have that sort of pace towards the end of the race and claw a couple of points back. But that was all I could do in this situation. Really enjoyed the race. Nice clean racing and we’ll try again tomorrow.”
From left, CMRA 2024 Champions Alan Phillips, JC Camacho, and Michael Klesel at the CMRA Awards Banquet held in Waco, Texas. Photo by Sasha Lovan/courtesy CMRA.
The Texas-based Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association is exploring the possibility of selling the assets of the non-profit organization to a new owner in the hopes of improving and securing the future of the series.
CMRA has been a non-profit organization since its inception in 1974, and as such has to operate within certain legal restrictions on financial operations, advertising, and other activities that a for-profit organization could engage in, says Walter Walker, Director of Competition and a longtime racer with CMRA.
“There are a fair amount of limitations that come along with being a nonprofit,” Walker says. “It’s time to make some sort of move. We’re trying to think long term.”
The CMRA Board of Directors is scheduled to hold a meeting at its final 2025 event at Eagles Canyon Raceway to outline what it is looking for in proposals. Essentially, Walker says the organization wants to turn the operation over to a for-profit operator who will continue to run the series. As a for-profit organization, CMRA – or “CMRA 2.0,” as Walker describes it – could have an easier time securing financing for long-term improvements, and the future health of the series is what the organization wants to secure, Walker says.
“We have a huge responsibility not only to our racers, but to our whole community. We have businesses that have tied their operations to what we do,” Walker says. “If this thing goes away, it will negatively impact them. We don’t want to leave them high and dry.”
The term “sale,” in the traditional sense, doesn’t really apply, Walker says. The new operation would purchase the physical and intellectual assets of CMRA, and proceeds would go to winding down the non-profit organization’s operations and dissolving it. If there is any money left, Walker says, it will likely be donated to another non-profit organization. The board members and employees will not receive money from the sale of the assets, Walker says.
The hope is that the new organization will take over operations for the 2026 season. But if none of the proposals are acceptable, Walker says, the plan is to simply carry on with business as usual.
“The money’s not the point. It’s about keeping the thing going. It’s about who’s got the best plan to move forward and keep the thing going. That’s who’s going to wind up with CMRA 2.0 – if it happens,” Walker says. “If we get five proposals in, and every one of them is crap … we’ll just do what we’ve always done, make it to the next round – and the next.”
Sonya Lloyd (32) at Jerez. Photo courtesy Sonya Lloyd Racing
Best qualifying of the year for Sonya as she ends maiden WorldWCR campaign in Spain.
Sonya Lloyd’s 2025 FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship concluded this past weekend at the iconic Jerez circuit in southern Spain.
For Lloyd, the event rounded out what has been a positive first full season on the world stage after only riding on tarmac for a couple of years.
Fast from the opening on track session of the weekend on Friday, she claimed seventeenth on the grid in Superpole – her best performance of the season.
With optimism high for Saturday’s opening race, Sonya made a good start but unfortunately got pushed wide at turn two after making places in the second attempt to run the race following a start procedure issue. With top fifteen pace she finished P18. Race two saw her once again finish inside the top twenty. She crossed the line nineteenth after another hard-fought race.
Sonya now returns home to the US where work for her 2026 season is already underway.
Sonya will announce her plans for next year shortly.
Sonya Lloyd (32) at Jerez. Photo courtesy Sonya Lloyd Racing
Sonya Lloyd:“We took the time in practice since I had raced in Jerez last year as a wildcard to try some different tyre pressures to see what worked best for me which meant in Superpole I could stay out the whole session. Luckily, I found some other riders to chase down and ended up having a pretty good Superpole, qualifying in seventeenth position which was my best so far in the world championship. I did not get a great launch in race one but there was a light malfunction so they red flagged the race. After about seven minutes they sent us back out for the restart. In the second start I got a much better start and gained some places into turn one. Into turn two I got stood up a little and got shuffled back a bit. I spent the first part of the race just trying to pick off those riders again but once I regained the places the next group was out of reach. I kept pushing and my last lap was my fastest again which was awesome and a full second quicker than the riders I was chasing down. I had the pace for fourteenth which is a huge step I was confident for race two. Race two was not how I wanted to end the season. I started sixteenth – my highest grid spot yet – and I was confident. I made a good start and had a strong first couple of corners but at turn five someone got a bit eager and pushed me and a few other riders wide. I had to jump the kerb to get back on track and was almost last. I fought my way back into the top twenty and made some good passes. I would have liked to have fought with the group I was with as world championship points were on the cards, but I learned a lot and can be happy with how I rode. I know what I need to work on in the off-season, and I will be doing a lot of flat track and mini moto riding to fine tune my race craft. I really hope to be back in WorldWCR next year. I want to thank everyone who has supported me this year. It has been a huge effort with a lot of flights, new countries and new cultures and it has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. The Strack Racing / Attack Performance Superbike team from MotoAmerica were so welcoming this past weekend and I want to give a big thanks to them as well as Garrett Gerloff and Tim Robinson for making the last round such an enjoyable experience.”
• Triumph Motorcycles unveils its new T100, T120 and T120 Black
• More rider-focused technology included as standard, including new lean-sensitive. Optimized Cornering ABS and Traction Control, delivering an unparalleled riding experience
• Iconic style and timeless design with new hand-finished paint schemes and coachline detailing
• More than 100 premium Triumph accessories new for the T120 and T120 Black
• Available to order now and in stores beginning March 2026
Triumph T100. Photo courtesy Triumph
Triumph Motorcycles has announced the next chapter in a story that never stands still, as it reveals a new Bonneville T100, T120 and T120 Black for model year 2026.
First launched in 1959, the Bonneville redefined motorcycling with its blend of performance, style and character. Today, the T100, T120 and T120 Black continue the legacy, evolving with subtle design refinements and new rider-focused technology, seamlessly integrated to preserve the timeless style and evocative riding experience of the original Modern Classic.
Staying true to the spirit of the original, the new T100 and T120 retain the unmistakable Bonneville silhouette. Signature features like the deeply sculpted metal fuel tank, classic rubber knee pads, and iconic Triumph tank badges are joined by new hand-finished paint schemes and coachline detailing. A new circular graphic on the side panels frames the Bonneville logo in silver or gold, celebrating the name that started it all.
Triumph T120. Photo courtesy Triumph
For 2026, the Bonneville range introduces a fresh selection of premium paint schemes across all models, with two new color options each for the T100 and T120, and a striking new monochrome scheme for the ever-popular T120 Black, offering riders even more ways to express their style.
New technology adds modern functionality without detracting from the classic character or looks, including new lean-sensitive Optimized Cornering ABS and Traction Control, a powerful new LED headlight, and a cockpit-mounted USB-C power socket, as well as cruise control fitted as standard for the T120 and T120 Black. Cruise Control is offered as an accessory on the T100.
Triumph T120 black. Photo courtesy Triumph
Paul Stroud – Chief Commercial Officer, Triumph Motorcycles:
“The Bonneville T120 is the original. It’s the bike that defined a generation and continues to inspire riders today. What makes it so special is its ability to evolve while staying true to its soul. For 2026, we’ve updated the styling, introduced new rider-focused technology, and enhanced the overall ride. The T120 Black, with its stealthy attitude and premium finishes, is a natural choice for newer riders who want custom style with real substance.
The T100 shares that same iconic DNA, but with an even broader appeal. It’s often the first big bike for many, with a third of customers stepping up to their first large-capacity motorcycle. It’s aspirational, yet accessible. With advanced features like lean-sensitive Optimized Cornering ABS, Traction Control, and selectable Road and Rain modes, the T100 is exactly what today’s rider is looking for. It delivers smooth, responsive control and a ride that feels effortless, bringing modern capability to a bike that still captures the unmistakable spirit of a true classic.”
Triumph T100. Photo courtesy Triumph
Timeless Design, Contemporary Detail
The choice of icons past and present and a canvas for the world’s custom creators; the Bonneville is still the style icon to ride and be seen riding. The engine design remains true to its classic roots, featuring black powder-coated cases, bright-machined cooling fins, and neatly concealed cabling that keeps the overall look clean and uncluttered.
Premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship define every surface, whether polished chrome, brushed stainless steel, powder-coated, or anodized.
The Bonneville T100 has two color options for 2026; striking Jet Black and Diablo Red with hand-painted gold coachline detailing, or contemporary Stone Grey as standard.
Customers have a choice of new colors for the T120 too; a timeless Aegean Blue and New England White with hand-painted black coachline detailing. Like the T100, the standard Stone Grey paint option looks set to be the more contemporary pick.
The popular T120 Black with its blacked-out engine casings, exhausts and details, plus a brown bench seat that contrasts beautifully with its stealth styling, is also available in two monochrome color schemes; classic Jet Black or the premium option, a moody new Matte Silver Ice and Matte Sapphire Black.
The new LED headlight on all three models retain its classic round shape but now delivers significantly increased brightness for enhanced visibility. Beautifully-finished twin analogue instrument gauges blend tradition with technology, featuring multi-function LCD screens that display fuel range, gear position, riding mode and more.
Triumph T120. Photo courtesy Triumph
High Torque Twin
At the core of both T120 models is Triumph’s 1200cc ’High Torque’ twin engine. Tuned for effortless response across the rev range, it delivers 77.4 ft-lbs (105Nm) of torque at just 3,500rpm and peak power of 79 HP (80PS) at 6,550rpm. Eagerly responding to every twist of the throttle with a surge of torque, strong acceleration and loads of character, the T120 always delivers an exhilarating performance.
Powered by Triumph’s responsive 900cc Bonneville twin, the Bonneville T100 is punchy, tractable and full of classic character. With peak power of 64 HP (65PS) at 7,000 rpm, and peak torque of 59 t-lbs (80Nm) at 3,750rpm, it has an intuitive throttle response that’s easy and effortless.
The 270-degree crank spacing gives both 1200cc and 900cc engines their distinctive character and addictive sound, while EURO 5+ compliance guarantees low emissions and excellent fuel economy. All three models feature a torque-assist clutch that ensures a light lever feel and smooth gear changes, with the 1200cc models benefitting from an additional sixth gear ratio.
Triumph engineers have meticulously integrated this new technology to preserve each Bonneville’s modern classic aesthetic, while also achieving low emissions, impressive fuel efficiency, and class-leading 10,000-mile service intervals.
Triumph T120 black. Photo courtesy Triumph
Technology That Enhances, Never Distracts
All three models now feature Optimized Cornering ABS and Traction Control, powered by an advanced Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). This intelligent system continuously monitors the bike’s movement and lean angle and other parameters, to deliver just the right amount of support when it’s needed, enhancing safety without interfering with the ride. By adjusting braking and traction response based on real-time data, it offers discreet, confidence-inspiring control in all conditions, without unnecessary electronic intervention.
New for the T100, all three models now have two riding modes, Road and Rain, tailoring throttle response and traction control to suit the conditions. Another new rider-focused technology for 2026 is cruise control, easily operated via a dedicated button on the left switch cube.
Now fitted as standard on the T120 and T120 Black, cruise control is available as an accessory for the T100. All models also gain a USB-C charging port discreetly located beneath the instruments, so riders can keep devices topped up on longer journeys.
Triumph T120. Photo courtesy Triumph
Engineered for the Ride
The T100, T120, and T120 Black all share the same tubular steel twin-cradle frame, paired with high-quality KYB suspension for a strong, lightweight, and responsive chassis. Cartridge forks and preload-adjustable twin shocks deliver confident handling and comfort. On the T120 and T120 Black, braking performance comes from high-specification twin Brembos for progressive stopping power, and on the T100 a powerful two-piston Nissin floating caliper, both complemented by a Nissin two-piston floating caliper at the rear.
Michelin Road Classic tires offer excellent grip and feedback in all conditions, while aluminumrimmed spoked wheels complete the authentic Bonneville look and further contribute towards the light and responsive steering feel. All three models share a low 31 in (790mm) seat height, low center of gravity and upright seating position, making them comfortable and confidenceinspiring for riders of all sizes.
Triumph T120. Photo courtesy Triumph
Genuine Triumph Accessories
As seen in the recent global Triumph Originals custom competition, customization has always been a huge part of the Bonneville story. The timeless design of the T120 and T100 make them the perfect platform for personal expression, whether owners are looking for subtle styling tweaks or full custom builds.
In fact, more than 80% of T120 owners purchase genuine Triumph accessories with their new motorcycle. With over 100 genuine Triumph accessories available, there’s plenty of options, from heritage tank bags and soft panniers, to seats, lighting, engine bars and sump guards, and different style badges for the fuel tank and engine covers.
All accessories are designed alongside the bike for perfect fit and function, and when fitted from new, are covered by the same 2-year, unlimited mileage warranty.
Triumph T120 black. Photo courtesy Triumph
The Bonneville Name
The original Bonneville was first unveiled in 1958, taking its name from the salt flats where Triumph had claimed the land speed record two years earlier.
The Bonneville T120 was a game-changer, redefining what performance motorcycles were all about, and becoming the bike of choice for custom builders and racers. The name has become one of the most iconic and evocative in motorcycling, synonymous with timeless British style and performance.
At the heart of the Triumph Modern Classic line-up, the Bonneville T100, T120 and T120 Black closely mirror the heritage design of that iconic 1960s T120 model, faithfully recreating the timeless look and rich character, while delivering expertly engineered modern capability, a polished finish and a canvas on which to create your perfect classic.
On the Road
With two-year unlimited mileage warranty and a class-leading 10,000-mile (16,000 km) service interval, the Bonneville is built for more time on the road and less time in the workshop, giving riders the freedom to enjoy every mile.
These motorcycles are available to order now at authorized Triumph dealerships. The T100 pricing starts at $11,495 USD / $12,795 CAD and the T120 and T120 Black start at $13,995 USD / $14,895 CAD with models arriving in dealerships beginning March 2026. For more information or to find your local dealer, visit triumphmotorcycles.com.
Bobby Fong (50) at Jerez. Photo courtesy Attack Performance Yamaha
Attack Performance Strack Racing Yamaha’s Bobby Fong wraps up WorldSBK wildcard debut with promising strides in Jerez.
MARIETTA, Ga. Attack Performance Strack Racing Yamaha’s Bobby Fong continued his forward progress in the FIM Superbike World Championship, capping off his second and final wild card appearance of the season at the series finale in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
With some more seat time under his belt, Fong improved his pace throughout the weekend at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto. After qualifying 24th, the Californian finished 21st in Saturday’s Race 1, and followed it up with a pair of 19th-place finishes in Sunday’s Superpole Race and Race 2.
The American wild card entry – led by Attack Performance, with support from fellow official Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. team Strack Racing – gathered valuable data and experience in the world championship and now looks ahead to winter testing in preparation for the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike season.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Strack Racing Yamaha’s Team Manager:
“Jerez was a fun track, and again, the World Superbike paddock was very welcoming. A big thanks to Massimo (Neri) and the rest of the Pata team for all the technical support – they were extremely helpful.
“The finishing order doesn’t reflect the continuous improvement we made with both Bobby and our R1. We go away confident that with more time on the Pirelli tires and more laps on the European tracks, he would improve further. This experience will for sure make him a better MotoAmerica racer. We now look forward to winter testing armed with a few more ideas and a new priority list.”
Bobby Fong (50) at Jerez. Photo courtesy Attack Performance Yamaha
Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Strack Racing Yamaha’s #50:
“It’s been a lot better than Estoril. In Race 1, I could see some people close by in front of me, so that was nice and encouraging for the Superpole Race and Race 2.
“The Superpole Race was really good. I definitely dropped my times and matched my qualifying time pretty consistently in the Superpole Race, so I was stoked about that. We tried something today, and it’s definitely helped me out a lot. In Race 2, I didn’t have the best feeling with the front tire from the get-go. I was in the 1:41s – which was the same as the big group in front of us – so my pace was okay. I just wish it had gone a little better.
“Obviously, as a racer, you want to be a lot better and closer to the front guys, but I’ve got to be satisfied because we did improve, and the gap was shrinking to the guys up front from Estoril until now. I can’t really describe how different it is here compared to the U.S. Overall, it’s been positive. Each time we went out, we improved. The team and I have definitely learned a lot while being here.”
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Toprak Razgatlioglu celebrating his third WSBK Championship. Photo courtesy Dorna.
The Turkish rider bows out of WorldSBK with three crowns and a lasting legacy
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) has secured the 2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, sealing his third career title and second with BMW before his anticipated move to MotoGP in 2026.
The Turkish star wrapped up the Championship in Jerez with 616 points, 21 wins, 31 podiums and 6 pole positions, ending just 13 points clear of Ducati’s Nicolo Bulega.
This triumph adds another chapter to Razgatlioglu’s remarkable career. After claiming his first WorldSBK crown with Yamaha in 2021 and delivering BMW’s historic maiden title in 2024, the 28-year-old has now confirmed himself as one of the Championship’s true greats with a third crown in 2025.
Toprak Razgatlioglu at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): : “I’m really happy because we achieved our target — to win the World Championship with BMW. This season was not easy; at the beginning we were not very strong, but race by race we improved together. The team worked so hard, always trying to give me a better bike, and finally we made it. Today in Race 1 I crashed at Turn 5, but I stayed calm and focused on Race 2. I just wanted to finish and take the title. I didn’t push too hard or ride aggressively — I knew I only needed to be smart. This is my last season in WorldSBK and my last race with BMW, so to take the title before moving to MotoGP is a perfect ending. I’m really proud of what we did together.”
FROM TALENTED ROOKIE TO WORLDSBK STAR
Razgatlioglu’s journey began in the IDM Yamaha R6 Cup and Turkish Road Race 600cc Championship (2011-2012), before moving to the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, where he claimed victory at the Sachsenring in 2014. That same year, he debuted in the European Superstock 600 Championship with an immediate win at Magny-Cours, and in 2015 went on to secure the title.
Progressing to Superstock 1000 in 2016-2017, he finished runner-up in his second season before stepping up to WorldSBK in 2018 with Kawasaki, taking his first victory in his rookie season. His breakthrough came in 2021 with Yamaha, where he made history as Turkey’s first WorldSBK Champion. Joining BMW in 2024, he secured back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025.
With three WorldSBK titles, Razgatlioglu now equals Troy Bayliss as the third-most successful rider in the series’ history, behind only Carl Fogarty (4) and Jonathan Rea (6), who retires at the end of the season.
His numbers underline his legendary status:
3 WorldSBK titles (2021, 2024, 2025)
78 career race wins
173 podiums
24 pole positions
Toprak Razgatlioglu. Photo courtesy Dorna
A NEW CHAPTER AWAITS:
As the 2025 season comes to an end, Razgatlioglu has completed his final WorldSBK round before turning his focus to his MotoGP debut in 2026.
MotoGP teams view the flowing, fast and brutal-on-tires Phillip Island circuit as an outlier on the calendar, and 2025 demonstrated that its reputation is well earned.
This year is the third successive Australian MotoGP won by an independent team. Trackhouse Racing Aprilia’s Raul Fernandez won his first MotoGP Grand Prix race in a clean runaway from the field in 2025; the nine-time Grand Prix World Champion, Marc Marquez won at the circuit in 2024 on a 2023 Ducati Desmosedici fielded by Gresini Racing; and Johann Zarco won on the Prima Pramac Ducati in 2023, coming out on top of a last-lap scrum as riders tried to nurse their machines home on completely shagged tires.
In addition, Marc Marquez also holds the race record for 27 laps of Phillip Island: 39:47.702, set on the year-old GP23 in the 2024 race.
Weather always seems to play a role at Phillip Island. Races have been moved around on the weekend in prior years due to rain and wind, and this year saw the second-coldest track temperatures (21 degrees Celsius or 69.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in the modern MotoGP era.
More, from Michael Esdaile:
Marco Bezzecchi (72). Photo courtesy MotoGP.com.
Marco Bezzecchi’s unfortunate encounter with a gull during the MotoGP Sprint race on Saturday at Phillip Island is only the latest motorcycle-bird collision at the circuit. While Andrea Iannone hitting a sea gull with his head is perhaps the best well-known incident, there have been several others at the track.
Many years ago, Kawasaki was testing its ZX7R Superbike at Phillip Island. Aaron Slight was behind Australian Marty Craggill when there was an explosion of feathers – and Craggill fell off – in a straight line. Slight braked to a stop, laid his factory Kawasaki down on the grass and ran to Craggill, who was screaming “I’ve lost me arm, I’ve lost me arm.” Aaron could see that Craggill’s right hand was on his left shoulder, so he grabbed the Aussie by the right thumb and swung his arm back around into Craggill’s view. Then the ambulance arrived.
Rob Phillis wanted to get his shotgun and go cull some of the Cape Barren Geese. Adult Cape Barren geese are large birds, typically measuring 30–39 inches long and weighing between 8–11 lbs. At a rider’s briefing some years later, the riders were asked for input and Phillis said: “what are you going to do about these Cape Barren Geese?” “Oh well Robbie, they are protected,” came the reply. “What about us riders!” Phillis barked back.
Phillis once had a seagull beak embedded in the web between two fingers. He arrived back at the pit lane complaining of a “sore hand”. Peter Doyle (Kawasaki team manager) took a look then grabbed a pair of needle-nose pliers and extracted the seagull beak.
Kyle Ryde celebrating his tittle at Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. Photo courtesy BSB.
Take two! Ryde reigns to become first champion to celebrate title defence since 2017.
Kyle Ryde became the first rider since 2017 to celebrate back-to-back Bennetts British Superbike Championship titles, following a final day decider on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit.
The reigning champion ultimately sealed the 2025 title for Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha by 20 points from Bradley Ray following yet another Bennetts BSB title fight which went down to the last race of the year.
Ryde entered Sunday with a 27-point advantage over his Raceways Yamaha rival Ray, but immediately set about re-extending his lead in the penultimate race of the season. Ryde came out on top of an intense battle with Ray as the duo finished second and third in a reversal of Saturday’s result.
This meant that Ryde lined up on the grid for the final race of the season 30 points clear, and leaving Ray needing a top-two result for any chance at all of stealing the #1 plate.
Just before the final encounter, rain began to fall, presenting the title rivals with an added challenge. Ray moved into the lead early on but slipped behind Danny Kent who was on his way to victory for McAMS Racing Yamaha. Ray then lost his all-important place in the top-two to Charlie Nesbitt, but a crash for the latter gave the 2022 champion’s title hopes a lifeline.
With Ray riding to second, Ryde just needed to manage the points gap. Ryde rode calmly to an extraordinary 60th straight finish in Bennetts BSB, crossing the line sixth and in doing so secure a second consecutive crown.
Ryde takes the title following a season of two halves after Ray dominated the early stages of the year and moved 52 points clear at one point. Ryde worked tirelessly to close the margin in the final months of the season however, achieving a hard-earned lead as the season entered its Showdown phase.
Leon Haslam ended the season third, even though his campaign ended in dramatic fashion when he crashed in today’s first race. He was followed in the final standings by Scott Redding who only contested a partial campaign with Hager PBM Ducati, but who won the second to last race of the year before coming home fifth in the finale to come an impressive fourth.
Tommy Bridewell rounded out the championship top-five after riding to third in the last race with Honda Racing UK.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 2 result:
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati)
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.306s
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.357s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +1.433s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +2.588s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +3.901s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +8.573s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +9.290s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) +10.566s
Luke Hedger (Whitecliffe CDH Racing Honda) +10.630s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 3 result:
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha)
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +1.300s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +5.619s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) +9.714s
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) +10.976s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +15.501s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +15.579s
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) +16.115s
Billy McConnell (C&L Fairburn Properties/Look Forward Racing) +19.502s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +22.100s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 522
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) 502
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) 362
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 329.5
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 317
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 298
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) 292
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 272
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 270
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) 252
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
KYLE RYDE – NITROUS COMPETITIONS RACING YAMAHA
“I’m super happy to get another Bennetts BSB championship title under my belt. The feeling is incredible! I only got emotional when I saw Mum and Dad. I could see how much it meant to them. They’ve put in so much time, money, and effort just to get my first one, so to bring home a second title is the cherry on top. This one’s a massive bonus, and any more we get from here are just extra blessings!
“The race itself was tough, even with a 30-point lead, anything could’ve happened out there. Conditions were sketchy, no knee slider, slippery track, riders going down all around, but I stayed calm and trusted my pace. Once Dad waved the pit board and I saw the gap, I could finally breathe.
“Massive thanks to my family, sponsors, and everyone who has backed me from day one. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together. Now it’s time for a holiday before we go again!”
More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Aprilia Racing confirms status as most successful European manufacturer of all time: Raúl Fernández of Trackhouse MotoGP Team claims win number 300.
Sunday’s race at Australia’s Phillip Island circuit turned into a milestone moment for Aprilia Racing.
Marco Bezzecchi delivered a superb display of maturity and control during the long race. Serving two long lap penalties for the incident in Indonesia, the Italian rider put together an intelligent performance. Starting from second on the grid, he immediately took the lead at turn one and built a small gap over his pursuers. After serving both penalties, he returned to the track in sixth place and staged a spectacular recovery to finish third on the podium. It was Bezzecchi’s twelfth podium of the season, including victory at Silverstone and sprint wins in Australia, Mandalika and Misano.
Standing in for Jorge Martín, Lorenzo Savadori put in a strong performance, finishing sixteenth despite not being fully fit after his Q1 crash.
Completing a historic Sunday, Raúl Fernández of the Trackhouse MotoGP Team secured his first MotoGP victory and Aprilia Racing’s 300th win.
Marco Bezzecchi in parc fermé at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: “I’m really pleased because I managed the race very well and started strongly. I had planned a strategy in my head: to get in front, build a small gap, and then take the two long laps without losing too many positions, and I managed to do exactly that. I thought I’d be able to finish no better than fourth, but when I saw I was closing in, I didn’t ease off until the end. Much of the credit goes to my team, because the strategy we devised, both for tyre management and for serving the penalties, was largely down to their work.”
Lorenzo Savadori at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Lorenzo Savadori: “It was a very tough race physically. I wasn’t in the best shape, but we still managed to finish at a good pace. Unfortunately, Saturday’s crash, caused by Binder’s manoeuvre, set back our weekend’s work and also left me feeling sore physically. I’m happy for Aprilia – it’s been a great weekend and the team has achieved its 300th victory. I am very proud to be part of this project.”
Massimo Rivola: “The three-hundredth win for Aprilia Racing, the most successful European manufacturer, speaks volumes about the history of this brand. It’s a tremendous source of pride, and credit goes to everyone who works and contributes at Noale. Reaching this milestone at a circuit like this – fast and for great riders – and doing so with the Trackhouse MotoGP Team and with Raúl, who has been riding the Aprilia for several years, is a remarkable achievement. Congratulations to all of them. Marco today did something that will go down in the annals of motorcycle racing – a truly perfect race. A test of maturity passed with flying colours. He faced an especially tough challenge, not only due to the race itself, but also as a consequence of the mistake made in Indonesia. We couldn’t be happier with this rider, this team and this brand.”
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More from a press release issued by Gresini Racing:
Alex misses out on podium finish, Fermin held back while on top of his game.
Raceday – AustralianGP
4th – ALEX MARQUEZ #73
14th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
World Championship Standings
2nd – ALEX MARQUEZ #73 (379 points)
8th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54 (183 points)
Alex Marquez (73) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team.
Alex Marquez: “I gave it all. It wasn’t an easy weekend, especially after yesterday’s two crashes. We managed to bring home some important points and that’s good. We’re going to Malaysia with a good margin; I love the track and we’ll try to seal our championship position there, with no pressure as there are still three events left.”
Fermin Aldeguer (54) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team.
Fermin Aldeguer:“We had a technical problem halfway through the race. It’s a pity because it could have been a great weekend, but this issue stopped us in what was our best moment. We were lapping as fast as the frontrunners and we could have ended up close to them, but these things happen and now we’re heading to Malaysia knowing we have the speed.”
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More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Solid sixth for determined Marini to cap off Australian GP.
Luca Marini had his mettle tested across the entire 27-laps of race day in Phillip Island, the Italian narrowly missing out on fifth place after a late charge. Mir tumbled from a top ten challenge.
Delayed an hour, the Australian GP avoided the worst of the day’s wind and saw the main event go ahead without any further delay or incident. With some cloud cover overhead, conditions remained as they had been for much of the weekend in Phillip Island.
Aggressive from the start, Luca Marini made sure to attack Pol Espargaro early to try and avoid a repeat of their intense battle on Saturday. Besting him after a few laps, Marini focused on staying with a fast-recovering Bezzecchi and breaking free of the chasing group. Matching the times of the leaders, the #10 rapidly closed down Acosta in the final five laps and missed taking fifth place from him by the narrowest of margins – just 0.040s at the line.
Sixth place is Marini’s 11th top ten result of the season and continues a clear trend of further improvement post-Misano Test. The result moves Marini to within just eight points of Zarco as the pair contest top Honda honours and a potential top ten spot in the World Championship.
Joan Mir’s race came to a premature end when he fell from 12th place on lap 10 at Turn 10. Unharmed, it was an unfortunate result as the #36 and the Honda HRC RC213V clearly had the pace for the top ten at full distance.
A quick hop, skip and a jump for the Honda HRC Castrol team as they head to the Sepang International Circuit for Round 20 of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship. Having started the season there with testing, the Malaysian GP is always a good chance to benchmark the improvements made over the year.
Luca Marini (10) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Luca Marini – sixth:“A tough race but it makes our finish more rewarding. A decent amount of points but a lot of good work by the team and Honda HRC over the weekend, it’s important to work like this every weekend. This weekend we couldn’t turn the bike like we needed to at a faster circuit like Phillip Island, it’s something to work on in future development. The target is to finish ahead of Zarco in the championship, and we have been closing him down with each race. We head to Malaysia with a lot of motivation, staying positive and believing in our potential that we have shown. There is still more potential to unlock in our overall package, we’ve made a good step but we need to keep working.”
Joan Mir (36) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Joan Mir – DNF:“From lap one something felt strange, and I was not able to overtake and ride as I really wanted. Still, we could make up some positions, and I think there was a lot more potential today. We had something on the front tyre with the temperature, which is really critical with these bikes. Obviously, I am not happy with how our weekend went, we knew that it would be a harder weekend, but we were aiming to come away with something more. Now for Malaysia where we aim to get back into the groove we’ve had the last races.”
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More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Rins’ Solid Phillip Island Race Pace Earns Him P7, Quartararo Salvages P11.
An overcast Sunday at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit set the scene for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Race. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Álex Rins enjoyed battling with rivals to take 7th place. Fabio Quartararo didn’t find the race pace he was looking for and finished the 27-lap contest in 11th position.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Álex Rins made up for a challenging start in today’s Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Race by charging from P11 to P7 in the latter stages of the 27-lap Race. Starting from pole, Fabio Quartararo was briefly in contention for a podium finish but struggled to defend his position and ultimately held P11 across the finish line.
Rins started from P11 and held 12th at the end of the first lap. He was back in 11th when Jack Miller crashed on lap 5. The number-42 closely followed the train of rivals ahead of him but couldn’t find a way through. On lap 14, he was overtaken by Enea Bastianini. Rins in turn overtook Quartararo on lap 15, putting him in 11th place again. He then closed the gap to the top 10. With eight laps to go, he launched a successful attack on Pol Esparagó to move up to tenth, and he upped his pace further for a late charge. With five laps to go, the Yamaha man polished off Bastianini. Brad Binder followed one lap later, and with Fermín Aldeguer running wide, Rins was up to seventh. Considering the over 3s gap to the next rider ahead of him, he focused on pushing to the chequered flag on the final three laps. He still managed to close the gap by one second and finished in seventh place, crossing the finish line 10.671s from first.
Quartararo started from pole and soon slotted into fourth place. A significant gap of over 1.5s to the top 3 had formed after the first laps, but the Frenchman kept his head down. Marco Bezzecchi ahead of him had to complete two long-lap penalties. When the Italian completed the second one on lap 7, it briefly moved El Diablo up to third. The top 2 were about 1s ahead of him at the time, but over the next eight laps he was relegated to twelfth as the riders who had bunched up behind overtook him one by one. With five laps to go, Francesco Bagnaia also passed him briefly, but the Italian crashed one lap later, putting Quartararo back in 12th. As Aldeguer dropped down the order in the final stages, the number-20 rider ultimately finished in 11th place, 16.965s from the winner.
After today’s results, Quartararo stays in 9th place in the overall standings with 166 points, and Rins holds 19th position with 60 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are 6th in the team championship with 226 points, and Yamaha remain in 5th position in the constructor championship with 205 points.
MotoGP will be back in action next week for the Grand Prix of Malaysia, held at the Sepang International Circuit from 24-26 October.
MASSIMO MEREGALLI – Team Director, Monster Energy Yamaha
“It was a bit of a strange outing for us, with both riders experiencing total opposite races. Álex had another great ride, especially towards the end of the Race. He is continuing the positive trend he started at the previous round. We know how hard he’s working, and it’s nice to see it paying off. Fabio simply didn’t have the feeling he needed today to ride at his usual level. We will thoroughly investigate what caused the sudden change in the Race compared to the rest of the weekend. It’s unfortunate that we weren’t able to convert our pole position into a stronger race result this weekend. We now head to Sepang, where we aim to deliver a more consistent performance and capitalise on our potential.”
Alex Rins (42) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Alex Rins:“It was really great – I mean, it was amazing to have this feeling. I did many overtakes, like in corner 2 on the inside. It was a really great race. I had a small issue at the start, but I solved it in corner 2. From then until the end, I was trying to manage and trying to overtake. I was riding on the limit, and I’m quite happy and proud – P7 is a great result. We are continuing the progress, and this is the most important thing.”
Fabio Quartararo (20) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Fabio Quartararo:“It was really strange. I didn’t expect this kind of race, because I knew my pace was good. The feeling in the Warm Up was okay, but I didn’t have the pace on any lap of the Race. I don’t know what happened to feel such a big difference between the Race and any of the previous sessions. We will try to understand it, but I also just want to turn over the page and try to be ready for the next round. I look forward to next week, Sepang is a track I like.”
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More from a press release issued by Red Bull KTM Tech3:
The Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP™ squad will leave Australia satisfied after the solid performances of both Enea Bastianini and Pol Espargaro at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. Starting from P20, Bastianini claimed the 9th place on Sunday in Phillip Island as he showcased once again a brilliant remontada. Pol Espargaro, replacing Maverick Viñales, got himself a top 10 result, making it 4 out of 4 KTMs in the top 10 Down Under, with Pedro Acosta in 5th and Brad Binder in 8th.
Enea Bastianini’s top 10 in Saturday’s sprint gave the Italian good hopes for the main race on Sunday, and everything was in place for the number 23 to complete a good job today, after a positive warm up session. At lights out under a cloudy sky and windy conditions, Enea jumped to 16th in one lap as he gained 4 positions through the midpack, to enter lap 1 behind two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia. It was not too long until Bastianini overtook his old teammate to progress to the top 15, to sit 0.7 seconds behind Johann Zarco. The Frenchman was down on lap 5, as was local hero Jack Miller, and that was P13 after 5 laps with next ahead Joan Mir. With Mir one second away, Enea was progressively catching up on the HRC rider, but Mir made a mistake at lap 10. Another rider down, and next on was Alex Rins 0.8 seconds ahead. Three laps later, the gap was closed, and Enea ceased his opportunity to move past the Yamaha rider, to progress to 11th, in the back wheel of Fabio Quartararo who had dropped from the pole position. The Tech3 rider did not stay behind for long, as his faster pace allowed him to quickly move past the number 20 in the last sector of lap 13. Entering P14, we were in the top 10. The next targets ahead were teammates Brad Binder and Pol Espargaro. Binder had caught up on Espargaro who’s pace was slightly dropping, and Enea got his moment too, and that was now P9 on lap 18, just behind Binder. Enea was close with Binder, but somehow he struggled to move past the South African, while the guys from behind were coming back close. Enea was defending his ground, but Rins, who had a small resurgence, moved past Enea on lap 23. We were back to P10, and Aldeguer’s late drop gave Enea his 9th place back, which he kept until the end. It is another solid ride from the ‘Beast’ as he scores points with an excellent 9th place, all the way from P20 on the grid!
Hungry for more after his 9th place in the sprint on Saturday, Pol Espargaro was ready to hit the long distance. At the race start, Pol Espargaro took a good one and soon entered a battle for 7th against Luca Marini, with both overtaking each other, but it was Pol who won the battle to 7th entering lap 3. 5 laps gone, and Pol was holding that 7th place, but he was already under pressure from Marini who was closing behind. Ahead, there was Marco Bezzecchi on lap 8, after he had completed his two long penalties. Marini had increased the pace and was through on lap 9, as Pol had now to defend P8 against Fermin Aldeguer. The pace was held solid by Espargaro as he kept the distance within the front pack, although Aldeguer’s threat was growing lap after lap. A few laps later, Espargarao beat Quartararo in the main straight entering lap 13, and we were up to 7th, but Fermin Aldeguer made his move too, as the Tech3 rider went a bit wide at turn 12. Then, we saw Pol starting to fight against the tire drop, and despite resisting as much as he could, he was overtaken by both Binder and Bastianini in a few laps, and a few laps to the end, it was Alex Rins who sneaked into the top 10, leaving Pol in 11th. One more position was gained as we was through Aldeguer, and that was a final P10-finish for the Spaniard. Another solid performance from Pol Espargaro, who made it three top 10 out of three races this season, after his 9th place at the Czech GP, and P8 at the Hungarian GP.
That’s all for 2025 Australia, once again it was amazing to see fans from the other side of the world, and we are already excited to bring back MotoGP™ Down Under next year. Next for us is Malaysia, as we are heading to the Sepang International Circuit for that final round overseas next week, on October 24-25-26.
Enea Bastianini (23) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: “The race has been solid, I think! Starting from P20 is not easy, but we made our way back lap after lap. I was faster as the race went by, I could catch up with the other guys, I made some good overtakes, until I ended up being in the fight for P7. Unfortunately, the tires were destroyed since I pushed hard to come back. I gave it all to try earning that P7 against Brad Binder, but I could not achieve it. We did two solid races this weekend which gave me back a bit of confidence, but our target now is really on improving qualifying, because today might have been a different story if we had not started from that far. I need to work on myself, as I am conscious that the fast lap is a weak point because of my riding style.”
Pol Espargaro (44) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Pol Espargaro: “We are happy with our result, but after yesterday’s sprint and today’s warm up, we felt like we had a better opportunity for today, especially with the wind. I have the feeling that there are things that are happening on the bike that we are still unable to control as riders. The rear spin is pretty good, but somehow we are destroying the tires much faster than the other riders on the grid. In my case, I felt pretty fast at the start of the race, I was following Alex (Marquez), I felt that I could stay there for a while, but somehow I dropped and I lost a lot of positions. 8 laps to the end, the tires were gone, so we tried our best to survive until the end. It is a learning process, it is good to be here, to be feeling these things, which we will try to understand and improve.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “In the end, we have finished this weekend in Phillip Island on a positive note! Having both riders inside the top 10 was hard to foresee looking at the grid positions, so we have to congratulate Enea Bastianini for his weekend! We are still struggling with qualifying, which is making our life harder when starting from P20, but he fought his way back to P10 in the sprint yesterday, and then P9 today! Good job from him, but we really need to focus on getting better in qualifying, we believe there is room for improvement. As we head to Sepang, Enea will already have references from the test, so we hope it will help him to be competitive from the first day. Once again, I would like to congratulate Pol Espargaro, he has finished all his races with us in the top 10 this season, and it is a huge achievement for a ‘substitute’! Pol is doing a fantastic job, so we are excited to have another round with him next week in Malaysia.”
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More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Tough Australian GP for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP: Miller Crashes Out, Oliveira in P12.
It was a disappointing Sunday for the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team, which, after an excellent Sprint Race on Saturday, was aiming for a strong result in today‘s 27-lap Australian Grand Prix. Instead, home hero Jack Miller, starting from the front row for his 250th Grand Prix appearance, was forced to retire after a crash on lap five, while Miguel Oliveira climbed from 15th on the grid to finish 12th. Next week, MotoGP heads to Malaysia for the 20th round of the season at Sepang.
It was a sad Australian GP for the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team at the iconic Phillip Island circuit, one of the most beautiful and historic tracks in the world championship. After a strong Saturday, which saw Jack Miller qualify third—becoming the first Australian to start from the front row since Casey Stoner in 2012—and finish an impressive fourth in the Sprint Race, the team had high hopes for another top result.
However, what was meant to be an extra special race for Jack, marking his 250th Grand Prix start, ended in disappointment when the local favorite crashed out on lap five while running in fifth position. The team‘s hopes then rested on Miguel Oliveira, who started from 15th on the grid and faced several challenges in the busy mid-pack battles. After dropping to 19th in the early laps, Miguel mounted a solid recovery in the second half of the race, eventually crossing the line in 12th place, right behind the other Yamaha YZR-M1 of Fabio Quartararo, who had started from pole position.
With the 4 points earned today, Oliveira moves up to 36 points in 20th position, while Miller remains 18th with 66. The Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team currently sits 11th in the Teams‘ World Championship with 105 points.
No time to rest, the paddock now heads to Malaysia for the next challenge, the 20th round of the season, taking place this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit.
GINO BORSOI – Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
“A real shame, because after the great day we had on Saturday, we thought we could achieve another strong result today. We‘ve checked the data, and it seems that Jack didn‘t do anything unusual — most likely, the extra fuel weight at the beginning of the race made braking more difficult for him. It‘s disappointing, because the crash wasn‘t caused by a braking issue or a rider error. Unfortunately, we couldn‘t finish the weekend on a high with Jack, unlike Oliveira, who had a really good race. From mid-distance onwards, he had a pace very close to the top five, which allowed him to make up ground. If he hadn‘t started so far back, he could have fought with Rins for a place in the top ten.”
Miguel Oliveira (88) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha.
Miguel Oliveira: “Today was a better day for me. I managed the rear tire well, although in the first few laps I struggled a bit — the bike was running wide in every corner, and I couldn‘t be as fast as I wanted. In the final part of the race, though, I found a much better rhythm, made a few overtakes, and scored some points. It‘s been a tough weekend overall; I never really had the speed, and both qualifying and the Sprint were far from what I would have done. But today‘s electronic changes helped make the bike a bit better, and finishing the weekend on a positive note is a good boost heading into Malaysia.”
Jack Miller (43) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Jack Miller:“Not the way I wanted to end what had been a positive weekend so far. I got a decent start and was in the front group, although I was struggling a bit more than in the previous days, especially in Turns 2 and 6. I felt I had to push a little harder, and after a couple of warnings at Turn 6 — with some vibrations going in — the third time the bike just said ’no more‘ and went away from me. I‘m disappointed to have let everyone down after what had been a strong weekend where we showed great pace. I‘ll try to take the positives and understand what went wrong today.”
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More from a press release issued by Lenovo Ducati:
The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up the Grand Prix of Australia: a late crash for Francesco Bagnaia, Michele Pirro finishes eighteenth.
The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the nineteenth event of the 2025 MotoGP season at Phillip Island. Francesco Bagnaia – after an encouraging comeback – crashed out in the late stages of the race, while Michele Pirro crossed the line in eighteenth position.
Bagnaia – following a challenging early part of the race – then got up to speed aboard his Desmosedici GP. Pecco made his way back from sixteenth to twelfth position and bridged the gap to the group battling for the top ten, before losing the front end and crashing at the ‘Siberia’ corner with four laps to go. Pirro continued to improve his feeling with the bike and his lap times to finish eighteenth.
As the nineteenth Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, with Marc Márquez already crowned MotoGP World Champion, Francesco Bagnaia sits fourth, 105 points behind Alex Márquez in second place. The Triple Crown is completed by the Teams’ Title secured by the Ducati Lenovo Team and the Constructors’ World Championship clinched by Ducati.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will return to action this Friday, October 24th, for the twentieth Grand Prix of the season at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
Francesco Bagnaia (63) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Francesco Bagnaia: “After yesterday’s Sprint, I promised myself I wouldn’t finish the race at the back of the field, as it wouldn’t have been an acceptable result. Following the warm up, we understood which direction to take and after a few laps I started to feel better on the bike, which was moving a lot less. This allowed me to be a bit more aggressive. I pushed hard and made my way back to the group fighting for the top positions, with a chance to finish in the top seven, but unfortunately I crashed. When you’re at the limit, these things can happen.”
Michele Pirro (51) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Michele Pirro: “I finished the race and that’s important, as it was a long one. I’m satisfied because both the pace and the feeling improved compared to yesterday. We tried a different setup, which led to some steps forward, and I didn’t push too hard because it was key to finish in good conditions. This is good training ahead of Sepang, which suits me better as we test there every off-season – even though it’ll be hotter this time around. We’ll aim to keep improving our performance and narrow the gap.”
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More from a press release issued by IDEMITSU Honda LCR:
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra finished 17th in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island.
After finding positives in Saturday’s Sprint, Chantra was focused on pushing hard and fighting for points.
However, as the race progressed, increasingly strong winds disrupted his rhythm and hampered his efforts to catch the group.
He eventually crossed the line in 17th place, collecting valuable data that will be crucial for the upcoming rounds.
Somkiat Chantra: “Today was harder than yesterday, mainly because of the strong wind. I couldn’t push on the straight because of it, and I had to fight to keep the bike under control, it was tough to manage in those conditions. I just focused on doing my race and making it to the finish. We’ll reset and try again in Malaysia.”
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More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco crashed during the Sunday race at the Phillip Island Circuit.
After finding some positives during Saturday’s Sprint, Zarco and his team were determined to fight for points in the Sunday race.
Zarco made a solid start and was setting his rhythm when, after the fourth lap, he crashed at turn one.
Following a challenging weekend, both the rider and the team are committed to finding solutions to reverse the current situation and will look to bounce back in Malaysia.
Johann Zarco (5) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy CASTROL Honda LCR.
Johann Zarco: “It’s a pity about the crash, but I’m fine. The first corner is never a good place to crash, but I missed the apex a bit, and from there, being a little wide with the wind, the bike started to slide. In the end, I couldn’t save it and ended up on the gravel. It’s a pity because a top 10 finish was realistic, and we were aiming for that. Malaysia will be a moment to reset and try to change the current situation.”
Maria Herrera continues to make history, becoming the 2025 FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Champion in Jerez (Spain). This victory marks a significant moment for the Klint Forward Factory Team and for the WorldWCR series, as Herrera’s second season in the championship culminates in a hard-fought title.
After narrowly missing the title in the inaugural 2024 season as runner-up, Maria returned in 2025 with an unparalleled determination. She led the standings after every race of the season, except following Race 2 at Assen, when Beatriz Neila briefly took the lead, although the two were level on points. Herrera‘s consistent speed and strategic racing were on full display throughout the season, which she concluded with the following impressive stats:
6 wins
10 podium finishes
3 pole positions
Final Point Tally: 245 points, securing the title by a margin of 5 points over her closest rival, Beatriz Neila.
Maria Herrera became the 2025 WWCR World Champion at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team):
“It’s an amazing feeling to have won! I hoped to be faster in today’s race, but the group was just too big. I almost crashed a couple of times, so in the end I decided to manage my position and get the job done. I want to say a big thank you to the team as they really deserve this title after all their hard work both this season and last. We’ve had some tough times, but luck was on my side today and I’m proud to finish the year this way. Beatriz was very strong all year and made me work very hard; I think it was a much tougher fight this year with respect to 2024 actually. So, I’m very happy, and my plan now is to continue on next year.”
RACING JOURNEY
A trailblazer in her career, Herrera was the first female competitor to win a race in the FIM CEV Repsol series. She has competed at the highest levels of the sport, including wildcard appearances in the Moto3™ World Championship and a full Grand Prix campaign in 2015. Her participation in MotoE™ since 2019 and her role in the first-ever all-female team in Grand Prix history in 2023 underscore her enduring commitment and passion for the sport. She joined the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing Championship in its inaugural season in 2024.
With the WorldWCR title now in hand, the motorsport world watches with great anticipation to see what Maria Herrera will accomplish next. Having established herself as the dominant force in the championship, the Spanish sensation has a number of exciting opportunities on the horizon.
RIDER PROFILE
Place of birth: Toledo, Spain
Age: 29
Team: Klint Forward Racing Team
Bike: Yamaha R7
About WorldWCR
The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) is a groundbreaking single-make series exclusively for aspiring female riders, featuring the Yamaha R7. Building on the success of its inaugural season in 2024, which saw Ana Carrasco crowned, the series aims to continue advancing women’s motorsport by fostering new talent and showcasing competitive racing on a global stage.
With six rounds scheduled for 2025, the WorldWCR offers emerging talent an equal platform to showcase their skills alongside the world’s best riders. By addressing disparities and breaking down barriers, the series empowers women to reach new heights in professional racing. As a dedicated space for female riders, WorldWCR celebrates skill, passion, and diversity. It inspires the next generation of female racers while shaping a more inclusive motorsport landscape.
Scott Redding celebrated victory in the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship race of the weekend at the crucial Brands Hatch title decider as Bradley Ray held off Kyle Ryde to take three points out of the advantage ahead of tomorrow’s Clash of the Champions title decider.
At the start of the race, Ryde had forced his way into the lead ahead of Ray as the pair continued their duel for a second title. Christian Iddon was holding third ahead of Tommy Bridewell, but at the front, the Raceways Yamaha rider launched into the lead at Paddock Hill Bend by lap three.
Ryde was trying to regain the advantage, but it was only ten laps later, that he was able to make it stick with a pass at Hawthorns. As the title contenders fought for the advantage going into tomorrow’s decisive two races, Redding had been charging through the pack after running sixth on the opening laps.
Podium finishers from left to right with Bradley Ray, Scott Redding and Kyle Ryde. Photo courtesy BSB.
Redding first made a move on Ray with four laps to go and Hawthorns and then had Ryde in his sights, taking the lead at Surtees a lap later and he was able to hold the edge to the finish. Ray took second place from Ryde with 27-points between the pair now ahead of tomorrow’s final two races, with 70 points available.
Rory Skinner was fourth for the Cheshire Mouldings Ducati team as he was initially in the leading group, with Danny Kent completing the top five for McAMS Racing Yamaha. Max Cook was able to get the better of Leon Haslam, who is now out of the title fight with Charlie Nesbitt, Lee Jackson and Glenn Irwin completing the top ten.
Tommy Bridewell and Christian Iddon had been in the mix earlier in the race, but crashed out at Surtees and Druids respectively unhurt.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 1 result:
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati)
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.151s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +1.284s
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) +3.235s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +4.068s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +7.254s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +7.608s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +11.584s
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) +11.622s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +22.040s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 472
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) 445
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) 362
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) 292
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 272.5
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 272
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 272
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 239
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 232
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) 214
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
SCOTT REDDING – HAGER PBM DUCATI
“I was too steady at the start. These boys, [Ray and Ryde], know how to switch it on straight away. I’m like a red wine, I need to age a bit and get going. It’s a little bit annoying but it’s good at the same time. Give you something to really focus on.
“I started to get going a bit and find my rhythm. I felt like if I got to the front I could actually pull away. I had a little look at Brad into turn four and I was like, ‘I can’t be doing that’. I’ll do anything I can not to put anyone in jeopardy. Then I almost had two in one.
“I eyed it up into Hawthorn and thought ‘that would be just perfect, get them both out the way’. I passed Brad there the last time we were here and did the same thing he did today I saw him release the brake and I was like please don’t do that so I let the brake off to run it in.
“Then I thought in my head, ‘try to get past Kyle as soon as you can and just let them do their thing’. Then I got past Kyle. Then I managed to pick the pace up a little bit, got a little bit of a gap going then thought yeah, comfortable. Then when I crossed the finish line I looked back and Brad was on my rear fender!
“Thanks to the team, these boys have been mega out there racing and let the best man finish it off!”
BRADLEY RAY – RACEWAYS YAMAHA
“It was a nice race. Pace was steady enough at the start as it’s probably the first 20-lap run anybody has done all weekend. So didn’t really know how hard to go at the start and wanted to try and save a little bit of rear tyre for the end.
“My first objective was to try and finish in front of Kyle [Ryde]. I got through on him and honestly didn’t think I’d get through on Scott [Redding]. But got a second wind, the old caffeine gel kicked in with two laps to go.
“It was nice to have that sort of pace towards the end of the race and claw a couple of points back. But that was all I could do in this situation. Really enjoyed the race. Nice clean racing and we’ll try again tomorrow.”
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KYLE RYDE – NITROUS COMPETITIONS RACING YAMAHA
MASSIMO MEREGALLI – Team Director, Monster Energy Yamaha
GINO BORSOI – Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
SCOTT REDDING – HAGER PBM DUCATI 
BRADLEY RAY – RACEWAYS YAMAHA
