A perfect weekend to start Young’s Superbike title defence, while Casas sweeps Supersport at Shannonville.
Shannonville, ON – The Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship finished the weekend in style on Sunday, as round one wrapped up with a pair of dominant victories as Ben Young and Tomas Casas each won race two in the pro classes at Shannonville Motorsport Park.
In the feature GP Bikes Pro Superbike class, there was a change of fortune for Connor Campbell, as main sponsor Superior Crane was able to get the #814 bike up and running for Sunday with a brand new engine after a tough day on Saturday.
But it was Ben Young who swept up a perfect weekend after what he said was “the best launch of my life”, yet it was not enough for the reigning champion as he was still beaten off the line by Jordan Szoke, repassing him on the inside of turn two.
It was tough without the morning practice, however, as most riders opted to sit out in damp conditions. The Van Dolder’s Home Team Honda rider stated that “I was planning on some changes that I wanted to attempt during morning practice, but I had to go into the race kind of blind, so I was really trying to pick up the pace to catch and slowly pick the pace up.”
Szoke was not able to catch up, but was firmly in his own pace, securing another second for this weekend. But he was never shaken much by his troubles early into the weekend, as the Lynden, ON rider said that “The podium for me was always in reach once I got my bike running, even though I am currently not in the physical shape I want to be, that is how confident I was throughout the weekend.”
The AIM Insurance-sponsored Kawasaki rider was able to stay in second for the whole race but was ultimately not able to challenge Young for the victory, taking two podiums on the weekend.
It was more joy for Honda as Andrew Van Winkle was able to secure third, his first career Pro Superbike podium, even with Mackay close behind challenging him in the early parts of the race.
The Chilliwack, BC rider was still shaken up by yesterday’s early run-off, coupled with the lack of practice today, mentioning that he was in his head for the majority of the race. “I hesitated so much, like I was getting off the gas sooner and especially at the final turn, I was just cooking the tyres through there. My race yesterday was so much better.” A young gun with high expectations, coupled with a good weekend here in Shannonville, the Mountainview Motorsports Honda rider will be an exciting prospect for the future of this series.
Sunday GP Bikes Pro Superbike race two podium (L-R): Andrew Van Winkle in third – the Honda rider’s first career Superbike podium, Ben Young (1st), and Jordan Szoke (2nd). Photo by Rob O’Brien.
Honda will exit round one with a massive lead in the Constructors Championship thanks to Young, Van Winkle, and MacKay, the latter finishing fourth in race two on Sunday.
In the OPP Pro Supersport class, it was Cole Alexander who stole the spotlight at the launch once again. The French Glass Co. Suzuki teen rocketed off the line to third and quickly got up to second as pole-sitter Sebastien Tremblay got a bad launch and a bad line through turn three.
But it was a familiar face on the top of the podium once again, with fan favourite Tomas Casas winning race two comfortably, who propelled himself into the lead and a dominant victory.
The FAST Riding School Suzuki rider able to snatch a race win in both supersport races, which has the #18 rider reconsidering his commitment for this CSBK season, saying “The plan was only for me to participate in rounds one and five, but it looks like I will need to gather up some more sponsors and hopefully make it to more rounds. It would be kind of a waste to throw away two opening race wins, but this would be a talk with my whole team.”
Matthew Simpson once again put up a strong drive to land himself in second after a beautiful move into the back straight to pass Alexander. He would stay there even after Tremblay cleared Alexander and tried to make a move on him, but the Blackstock Suzuki rider was unfazed and pulled away.
While the launch was not what Simpson dreamt of, this result makes it two podiums in two races, outdoing his singular podium last year at Shannonville and putting him second in the championship off a tie-breaker ahead of Tremblay.
Tremblay had to do a recovery run as the ST Motorsport & Suzuki Canada rider was not able to catch up to Simpson at the end of the race, the QC rider having to settle for third. Tremblay had issues with untested setup changes due to the damp conditions during morning practice, and was therefore not feeling one hundred per cent during the race.
Further down the field, Mackenzie Weil and Marco Sousa had an extraordinary fight, the former able to pass the latter through the penultimate corner, but Sousa kept at it and returned the favour a lap later. Weil was stuck behind until the last lap, as the Snow City Kawasaki rider went round the outside to nick seventh place off the Suzuki Canada rider on the final corner of the final lap.
Tomas Casas (18) grabbed the lead on the opening lap of Sunday’s Pro Supersport race at Shannonville Motorsport Park and never looked back – the Suzuki rider going on to win by an almost ten-second margin of victory. Photo: by Rob O’Brien.
The support classes were just as competitive, even with a smaller field in the AIM Insurance Amateur Superbike. A rocket of a start from both Alexis Beaudoin and Bailies Ives had them fighting for position into turn one, Beaudoin victorious in that encounter as the #146 shut the door on Ives.
Beaudoin would cruise home into the finish in first and was mostly unbothered during the race. After a poor start, JS Lefebvre would use the power in the #79 to catch up to Ives, and would manoeuvre the rumbling Ducati right through after a couple of laps stuck behind Ives, finishing second and Ives in third.
In the EBC Brakes Amateur Supersport class, Beaudoin was once again best in the field. Another superb start launched him straight into third after turn one, which he would decisively pass both Jeff Barnard and Ives to go into first after two laps. The #146 rider was able to coast to the finish with a more than comfortable lead.
It was a family duel further down the field, with Nicholas Krans winning out that exchange over Julia Krans, riding that momentum to pick up a third place in class ahead of Daniel Johnson in fourth.
Ives caught a stroke of luck as the #6 rider was promoted into second after Barnard had an incident, causing him to go off track right before the back straight, subsequently retiring from the race. Yannick Rouleau also had a stroke of bad luck, retiring the #827 bike after less than seven laps and running close to the pack.
There was drama in the Scorpion EXO Ninja ZX-4R Cup and the Importations Thibault Twins Cup, as Bronti Verbeek would stall off the line and was hit by Jacob Black on his ZX-4R, unable to avoid the #93 Yamaha. Both riders would not return for the restart at the end of the day but have thankfully avoided any serious injuries.
The Twins Cup would return later on, with Aprilia again grabbing all the honours, as JP Tache would sweep the weekend leading from start to finish. Justin Marshall would again get a really good start on his Suzuki, but the abundance of power from the Aprilias would prove too much for Marshall, as he dropped back bit by bit until he finished the race in fifth. Louie Raffa and Sebastian Silva rounded out the podium in second and third, respectively.
The ZX-4R class would once again be won by Jared Walker, as he led from start to finish. Behind him was Rob Cousineau, who would put up a good fight which kept Walker honest right up til the line, finishing in second with a gap of less than a second. JP Schroeder would finish close in third, only 2 seconds off from Walker as the closest class of the day.
The Super Sonic Road Race School Lightweight Sport Bike class was once again dominated by Lachlan Alexander and the crew of Kawasaki riders, as the #32 was best in class, roaring from start to finish uncontested after turn two. Scott Szollos and Mason Archer would attempt to follow Alexander to no avail, but were consistent enough to insert themselves into the second and third place to complete the podium.
The Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship will now take two weeks off before heading east to Atlantic Motorsport Park, June 5-7, for the second round of the 2026 campaign.
For more information on the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship, visit www.csbk.ca or email info@csbk.ca.
Ryde reigns at home to be crowned Carole Nash King of Donington.
Kyle Ryde celebrated a double win for the Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing team in today’s British Superbike Championship races at Donington Park, denying his closest rivals Scott Redding and Max Cook the victories at his home round of the season.
Redding had taken the opening victory of the weekend for the Hager PBM Racing Team yesterday, but today Ryde was on fighting form and retaliated to defend home turf.
In the second race of the weekend, Redding had hit the front of the pack on the opening lap ahead of Cook and Christian Iddon, but the defending champion was determined and first dived down the inside of Cook at Redgate.
Redding was pushing hard as the pace continued to intensify and on lap five he made a small error at Goddards, which gave Ryde the opportunity to make a move to capture the lead of the race. The home hero was able to hold off Redding with an advantage at the chequered flag with Cook celebrating third.
Bradley Ray claimed a consistent fourth place for McAMS Yamaha, whilst Leon Haslam won the battle for fifth place, with Skinner, Iddon and Glenn Irwin embroiled in a battle in the chasing pack.
Redding was focused on regaining the advantage in race three and at the start of the race, Ryde launched into the lead ahead of Cook and Redding with Ray, Iddon and Haslam forming the initial chasing pack.
Ryde was holding off Cook and Redding, but the BMW Safety Car was deployed on lap six when Charlie Nesbitt crashed out at Starkeys.
When the race resumed, Redding was instantly on the attack and made a move at the Old Hairpin on his AJN Steelstock bimota rival to fight through into second.
Ryde was calm under pressure and despite a determined Redding pushing hard; the reigning champion had the edge at the chequered flag. The Hager PBM Racing Team rider completed a hat trick of podium finishes in second, as Cook claimed third place to celebrate a career first BSB treble podium.
Ray had another solid performance in fourth place for McAMS Yamaha, holding off another previous title-winner Haslam, with Glenn Irwin completing the top six.
British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, race two result:
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Kyle Ryde – Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing
“It’s been a great weekend. We made the bike a lot better this morning for warm up and from then on we had two really good races, so it’s been a great day.
“It was very difficult in the last race with Scott right up my chuff for 16, 17 laps! I was hoping that Scott or Max were burning more tyre than me in the first sector, while trying to catch me back up, because I know they were better than me there.
“Once I saw the board with three or four laps to go, I just got my head down and tried to do my fastest laps, which I did. And that won me the race.
“There was a lot going on in that last race, including the Safety Car, and we all dealt with that very well. It has been a great weekend for me, Scott and Max – next it’s Knockhill!”
Well, that wasn’t what we expected, nor what we wanted. Bloody disaster!
In case you’re reading this from some far-off future where people (hopefully) don’t remember this race very well anymore, know that we had a pretty mess on our hands with bad, avoidable crashes galore. You could call it a lottery, you could call it a farce…but you can’t call it racing.
Understandably, Mat and Peter have some thoughts on the matter. What type of thoughts? Well, let’s just say that as a producer I always love it when I get to flag an episode as ‘explicit’ on some platforms. And today? Oh brother, is that box checked.
And if that’s a problem with you, just remember that swearing is a perfectly healthy way to deal with stressful days like today. Speaking of stress: how the hell do these riders do it? You know, having to restart the race again and again. Watching horrible crashes and knowing it could be you. It’s harder than you think; just listen to Mat talk about the moment he realized his racing days where numbered.
So yes, we have plenty to talk about today. Let’s do it!
“Catalunya 2026 – A Stressful Day,” the Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast
Media, PA May 2026 — N2 Track Days and the N2 Road Racing Association (N2RA) are proud to announce a $37,000+ cash purse that continues to grow for the upcoming KYT Americas 6-Hours of VIR, and the Alpha Omega 2-Hour Ultralight Endurance taking place August 7–9 at Virginia International Raceway (VIR).
This year’s event marks a significant step forward for endurance racing in the United States, with expanded support from industry-leading partners and a continued focus on delivering a professional, competitive, and rider-focused experience.
KYT Americas joins as the title sponsor of the 6-Hour Endurance Race, while Alpha Omega will headline the 2-Hour Ultralight Endurance Race. In addition, Yamaha, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Woodcraft, and Hindle Exhaust have committed to robust contingency programs, with Yamaha Champions Riding School and KustomCockpits providing additional bonus opportunities for competitors.
The Major Endurance Racing Weekend
The N2RA 6-Hours of VIR weekend is designed to offer something for every rider and team, from seasoned endurance racers to those entering the discipline for the first time.
Sunday’s headline event, the KYT Americas 6-Hour Endurance Race, will feature multiple classes, including Superbike, Supersport, Lightsport, and Relay, allowing teams to compete at the highest level while maintaining accessibility across a wide range of machinery and experience.
The weekend will also include the Alpha Omega 2-Hour Ultralight Endurance Race for small single-cylinder and twin-cylinder sport bikes, along with additional Endurance 30 (30min + 1 Lap) formats, maximizing track time and competitive opportunities throughout the event.
This structure reflects N2RA’s commitment to building a modern endurance platform centered on clear procedures, competitive balance, and an exceptional rider experience.
Built for Riders. Built to Race.
Since relaunching endurance racing in 2017, N2 has focused on creating an environment where teams can compete hard while benefiting from a well-organized, professional race weekend.
The continued growth of the VIR event, including a larger purse, expanded contingency programs, and increased manufacturer support, signals strong momentum for endurance racing and provides riders with more opportunities than ever to compete at a high level.
Registration Now Open
Teams are encouraged to register early, as grid capacity will be limited.
This purse is still growing! Additional sponsorship and contingency programs are currently being finalized. Companies interested in taking advantage of this unique sponsorship opportunity are encouraged to reach out so we can figure out the best way to promote your brand.
N2 is proudly sponsored by: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Bridgestone, Dainese, KYT Helmets America, Woodcraft Technologies, Kustom Cockpits, Alpha Omega, SBS Brakes, Vortex, BobbleHeadMoto, Pit-Lane Moto, and Yamaha Champions Riding School.
About N2: N2 – Ride, Learn, Race.
Founded in 2014, N2’s mission is to build a sustainable motorcycle community through safe, structured motorcycle track days, advanced rider training programs based on Yamaha Champions Riding School teaching methods. In 2017, N2 successfully resurrected Motorcycle Endurance Racing in America creating the N2 National Endurance Series. The N2/BobbleHeadMoto Professional Race Team is two national champion in the MotoAmerica Pro Racing Series with rider Blake Daivs. N2 is also a major contributor to the Roadracing World Action Fund through fundraising efforts and support from its large member base.
Julian Correa makes history as the first American to score points in the inaugural World Sportbike Championship.
AUTODRON MOST, CZECH REPUBLIC (May 18, 2026) — American motorcycle racing sensation Julian “Juju” Correa etched his name into the history books this past weekend at Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic. Riding for Pons Motorsport Italika Racing, the 17-year-old from Jupiter, Florida, overcame a rollercoaster of adversity during Round 5 of the 2026 FIM Sportbike World Championship (WorldSPB) to secure his first World Championship points, becoming the very first American rider to do so in the newly formed class.
The weekend at the fast and highly technical 4.212 km Czech circuit was anything but easy. Correa faced a steep learning curve, battling through the field as he and the team worked tirelessly to dial in the setup on his Kawasaki ZX-6R. Following a challenging opening to the weekend where unpredictable track conditions and fierce midfield battles tested his resilience, Correa was forced to dig deep.
Race 1 presented a tough climb, but Correa’s signature grit was on full display as he fought tooth and nail just outside the points-paying positions. Refusing to back down, the young American and his Pons Motorsport crew regrouped overnight, making crucial adjustments and resetting their focus for Sunday.
That perseverance paid off spectacularly in Race 2. Launching off the grid with renewed aggression, Correa executed a calculated and relentless ride. Navigating through a highly competitive pack of the world’s best young riders, he crossed the finish line in a hard-fought 12th place—just 16.112 seconds off the race winner. The result earned him his first 4 World Championship points and firmly cemented his place in American motorcycle racing history.
Julian Correa (40) at Most. Photo courtesy Michael Correa.
“This weekend was a massive test for us, both mentally and physically,” said Correa following Race 2.
“We had our fair share of ups and downs trying to find the right feeling with the bike on this track, and things weren’t really clicking early on. But my team never stopped working, and I never stopped believing. To fight through that adversity, cross the line in the points, and make history for the United States in the World Sportbike Championship is a dream come true. This is just the beginning, and we’re going to keep pushing for more.”
Correa’s historic achievement at Autodrom Most is the latest milestone in an already groundbreaking career. After making waves as the first American to podium in the British Talent Cup and showcasing his elite versatility across multiple international series, his transition to the World Championship stage is proving to be a resounding success.
As the sole American rider in the 2026 WorldSPB grid, Correa continues to fly the U.S. flag with pride. He and the Pons Motorsport Italika Racing team will look to carry this momentum into Round 6 at MotorLand Aragón in Spain at the end of May.
About Julian Correa:
Julian “Juju” Correa is a premier 17-year-old American motorcycle road racer from Jupiter, Florida. Competing on the global stage, Correa has established himself as one of the brightest young prospects in motorsport, pioneering a path for U.S. athletes in international championships. In 2026, he stepped up to the inaugural FIM Sportbike World Championship aboard a Kawasaki ZX-6R with Pons Motorsport Italika Racing.
More from a press release issued by Pertamina Enduvro VR46:
Heroic Di Giannantonio wins the Catalan GP. At the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya, a stoic Fabio Di Giannantonio claims his maiden victory with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team in a race that was affected from two red flags. Franco Morbidelli bounces back and he is tenth.
The Catalan GP proved to be very hard, with two race interruptions due to incidents: in the second re-start, Fabio Di Giannantonio was heroic, and he claimed his second MotoGP win, his first one with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. Both Fabio and the Team went on the highest step of the podium for the first time in 2026, confirming the Top3 in the World Standing. It was a come back race for Franco Morbidelli, who crossed the finish line in twelfth place, that eventually became tenth because of penalties to other riders.
Di Giannantonio started from the second row and showed a good rhythm since the early stages of the races, that was interrupted for an incident that involved him. Fabio managed to be back on track at the re-start, where he confirmed to be competitive. Despite a second red flag that interrupted his rhythm, the rider from Rome fought with determination since the third start, and he completed the crucial overtake that allowed him to win the race. This is Di Giannantonio’s first win with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team and his second in MotoGP (Qatar 2023). Now, Fabio is third in the World Standing with 116 points.
It was a complicated race for Morbidelli too, despite starting from the front row. Franco managed to stay in the top positions at the start, but both the first and the second red flag stopped his rhythm. At the third start, the Italian Brazilian rider had a difficult start and he lost some positions. Franco showed a great determination, recovering many positions in the 12-laps raceand he crossed the finish line in twelfth position, that eventually became tenth due to penalties to other riders ahead. Morbidelli is now fifteenth in the World Standing with 36 points.
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team wishes a speedy recovery to all the riders involved today’s incidents and wishes to have them back on track soon. The next MotoGP round is scheduled in two weeks and it’s one of the most anticipated events of the season for the Tavullia-based team: the Italian GP, which will take place at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello from 29th to 31st May. But before, it’s testing day tomorrow at Barcelona.
Fabio Di Giannantonio in the parc fermé after claiming victory at Catalunya. Photo courtesy VR46 Team.
FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO: “Today, we’ve been all lucky! The first crash was terrifying, so it means a lot to me knowing that everyone is more or less ok, this means that today is a great day for motorsports. After the incident I was involved in, I was feeling well and the team helped me a lot to try to re-start in the best way possible. It’s never easy to come back on track without knowing how the other riders are, but I needed to do a click. Obviously, I am very happy for the win, we’ve been having an amazing performance throughout the weekend, with an excellent preparation. Yesterday, we missed the win, but today we did it. This morning during the Warm Up I was feeling well and we knew that today we would have a great chance. At the re-start, with soft tyre I had less expectations that with the medium, but we managed to do a mega race, so we were in a great shape! I want to thank all the team and the partners for this first win with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team!”
Franco Morbidelli (21) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy VR46 Team.
FRANCO MORBIDELLI: “I am happy this Sunday ended, the incident was terrifying and I hope everyone is ok. Regarding our team, it was a positive Sunday because Diggia won, many congratulations to Fabio! Talking about our garage side, the race didn’t finish I the best way, but we knew that my potential was not that much high to try to attack the top positions. In the first ‘races’ I was there, but at the third start I made a bad start, my bike was jumping and everyone overtook me. From that point, I tried to bring the bike to the finish line in the best position possible. It’s a pity, because we had the potential to be more than twelfth.”
PABLO NIETO : “First of all, I hope that all the riders involved in today’s incidents are okay, because the crashes were terrifying. We hope to have them on track in the next race. Regarding our team, it was an incredible weekend! Yesterday’s third place was amazing. Today, we won the race after all that happened with the two red flags. Fabio was involved in the first incident. But when you have all the adrenaline and that willing to win… we just have to congratulate him because today he made the difference. Congratulations to all the team! With Franco, we made a little step, and it was positive to start from the front row. I think this is the right direction to re-gain confidence. I am convinced that little by little we are back where he deserves.”
More from a press release issued by BK8 Gresini:
Insane race, Alex broken clavicle, Fermin from 15th to 2nd.
RACEDAY
ALEX MARQUEZ NC
FERMIN ALDEGUER 2º
WORLD STANDING
ALEX MARQUEZ 7º (67 points)
FERMIN ALDEGUER 10º (43 points)
Fermin Aldeguer on the podium at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Gresini.
FERMÍN ALDEGUER #54: “It’s never easy to race in situations like this. Obviously, we are professional riders and we know how to separate emotions, but it still helped me to know from the team that at that moment the news coming in about Alex (and the other riders) was positive. We did a good race, in many ways unexpected, but we took twenty very important points. We are not yet fully fit physically, but morale is high after this podium. Now we are waiting for Alex to come back to us at 100%.”
UPDATE ON ALEX MÁRQUEZ’S CONDITION
The rider has suffered a fracture to his right collarbone, which will be operated on this evening. A marginal fracture to the C7 vertebra will instead be evaluated in the coming days.
More from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo:
Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team take third place in the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya.
The Ducati Lenovo Team has completed the sixth Grand Prix of the season at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Francesco Bagnaia secured a third-place finish in the race, in what proved to be an unpredictable Sunday at Montmeló.
The race was halted twice before eventually being contested over a reduced 12-lap distance. Bagnaia, who was involved — through no fault of his own — in the incident that led to the second red-flag situation, managed to move up to fifth place at the final restart before climbing to third by the end of lap one. After a solid opening phase, Pecco started to feel the effects of the earlier crash but still managed to finish fourth on track, before being promoted to third after the race.
As the sixth event of the season draws to a close, Francesco Bagnaia is eighth in the standings with 63 points. Marc Márquez is ninth, six points behind his teammate. The Ducati Lenovo Team is fifth in the teams’ standings (120 points), while Ducati sits second in the constructors’ championship (165 points).
The Ducati Lenovo Team will be back in action on Friday, May 29th, for the opening day of the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy at Mugello.
Francesco Bagnaia (63) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 3rd: “Right now I’m in pain and feeling a bit dizzy. I took quite a big hit, but nothing compared to what happened to the others. In the end, we were lucky in what was a really intense day. When I felt the impact, I thought it was over, but then the crash happened and the impact with the gravel was really hard. I didn’t realise that Johann (Zarco) was still tangled up with the bike, and it was quite a traumatic moment. At the restart, I wasn’t expecting much because I had to jump onto a bike I had basically never ridden before, with used tyres as well. I still got a good start, but after three laps my head started spinning and all I could do was switch to survival mode. Obviously I’m happy with the podium, even though this isn’t the way we want — or feel we deserve — to achieve it, especially considering how hard the team is working. We simply need to keep working.”
More from a press release issued by Aprilia:
Fourth place for Aprilia Racing in a chaotic race in Montmeló.
The weekend on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ended with a particularly tumultuous Sunday, marked by two red flags following several serious incidents. At the restart, over a distance shortened to 12 laps, Marco Bezzecchi rode a solid race, finishing fourth and taking home important championship points.
On the other hand, it was a complicated race for Jorge Martín, involved in a crash on the first lap after the third race start. The Spanish rider managed to get back on the track but, because of damage to the bike, he was forced to return to the garage without finishing the race.
Rounding out the day’s results was Trackhouse MotoGP Team’s Ai Ogura with an eighth-place finish, allowing Aprilia to close out with two RS-GP26 machines in the top ten.
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: “First of all, I hope that Álex Márquez and Johann Zarco are okay. Álex’s crash was pretty scary, with pieces of the bike flying all over the place and even hitting several riders – including me, even though I was farther back. Zarco’s crash was unfortunately also a serious incident. Overall, it was a weekend of struggling for us but, considering everything that took place, we were still able to take home a good result.”
Jorge Martin (89) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Jorge Martin: “Whatever I did today is secondary – the most important thing is that Álex and Johann are okay. It was an extremely dangerous day and having to go through three restarts seems excessive to me. We’re only human and, after seeing that type of accident, it isn’t easy to focus again.”
Massimo Rivola: “This was a weekend where Aprilia did not shine, especially on Saturday, although I think we had a good pace in the race to make a play for the positions that count. However, I believe that any discussion about results should be back-burnered after seeing Álex’s terrible accident and Johann’s as well, which was just as serious. We wish both of them a speedy recovery and we hope they’ll be able to get back on the track soon. We have an important test tomorrow ahead of our home GP, we’ll do our best to be ready.”
More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Joan Mir takes scintillating second in chaotic Catalan GP.
Two red flags, three race starts and tyre pressure penalties – Sunday of round six of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship was a physically and mentally demanding day, Joan Mir taking his first podium of the year as Luca Marini turned a disastrous Friday into sixth.
The Catalan Grand Prix would be reduced to just 12 laps, the same length as Saturday’s Sprint race, after two dramatic red flags. Three race starts and the pressures of the incidents put a heavy demand on the Honda HRC Castrol team and both riders.
Strong in both restarts, Joan Mir was able to highlight the importance of qualifying on the front two rows of the grid as he immediately thrust himself into podium contention. In what would be the final start of the Catalan GP, the #36 stalked Pedro Acosta for the majority of the race and was able to frequently show him his front wheel. As the likes of Ogura and Di Giannantonio closed in, Mir kept his pace and pushed until the final moments to take his debut win on the Honda. Crossing the line 1.250s back on Di Giannantonio, the 2020 World Champion was able to secure second place after a complicated weekend and improve on his best result as a Honda HRC rider. A post-race tyre pressure penalty would drop Mir to 13th.
Luca Marini’s Sunday was even more dramatic, the Italian caught up in the fall which brought out the second red flag. Keeping his characteristically cool head, Marini returned to the garage and was back out on track for the third start of the day. Riding his backup machine, Marini was not able to replicate his previous two starts and dropped down the order off the line. Able to replicate his speed from the initial start at 14:00 Local Time, the #10 made quick progress through the field and eventually finished in sixth after the post-race penalties.
The Honda HRC Castrol team will remain in Barcelona for a post-race test on Monday with the rest of the MotoGP World Championship.
Honda HRC would like to extend their best wishes for speedy and full recoveries to both Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco.
Joan Mir (36) and Luca Marini (10) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Joan Mir: “A really tough day today and first of all I want to wish the best to Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco, their condition is the most important thing. I made a great start to the race and I knew with this I had the chance to fight for something great. The focus was to stay right with Acosta and then see what happened in the last laps, it got quite exciting there at the end! I have to say thank you to my team for their work over the weekend and especially today, it’s days like this where the team can make a big difference. The result on track shows the potential of myself and the bike and I hope that we can show this speed at more and more circuits. The penalty is a shame, but it doesn’t take away from the speed that we showed and where we crossed the line.”
Luca Marini (10) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Luca Marini: “I would like to extend my best wishes to Zarco and Alex, especially with Zarco it was really hard to see his crash. I know that the medical staff all did a good job to help both of them as quickly as possible, I have been in situations like that, and it is not something I wish anyone to experience. As for our race, it was the result of hard work, and I have to say a big thank you to Pipi and all my crew as we really did a great job to turn around the weekend. In the third start I had to use the spare bike, and the clutch was brand new so we didn’t make the best start. Even like this I was able to make good progress and catch the riders ahead. Congratulations to Joan, he did a great race and I hope that it gives an extra boost to everyone in the team!”
More from a press release issued by KTM Factory Team:
Top seven for Brad Binder after chaotic Catalan MotoGP.
The second of back-to-back MotoGP Grands Prix circulated the low-grip asphalt of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and after two red flags and a half distance affair, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was the highest finisher with 7th position.
Highlights and key moments from race day at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya:
Brad Binder endures two restarts and manages to guide his KTM RC16 to P7 after 12 laps at the Catalan circuit and the second GP in Spain this year
Pedro Acosta starts from Pole Position for the first time this season and fights for victory in each MotoGP outing. The Spaniard suffers contact with another rider and falls out of 4th on the final corner.
Maverick Viñales scores points for the first Sunday this year with 11th and completes race day without any further complications or complaints from his left shoulder
Moto3™ silverware for Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe with 2nd place after a typically thrilling and entertaining race
Pedro Acosta started from Pole Position for the first time this season for the 24-lap distance and joined the rest of the Red Bull KTM crew (Brad Binder launching from P8 on the grid, Enea Bastianini from P14 and Maverick Viñales from P17) knowing that the 14-corner 4.6km layout would be a tough test for tire durability and optimum traction.
Acosta flew into the lead and then tried to administer the pace as part of a top three. With 13 laps to go and while fronting the pack Pedro suddenly had an electronic issue out of Turn 9 and was hit by Alex Marquez. The collision spread debris across the track and caused a red flag. An accident into Turn 1 of the restart halted the race again. A second restart allowed a 12-lap dash to go ahead and Acosta vied for the lead and was eventually punted out of 4th in a collision into the final corner.
On the other side of the pitbox, Binder had a technical issue on the Warm-up lap meaning a pitlane start. Brad circulated adrift of the field but was given a reprieve with the restarts. He salvaged a creditable 7th on a weekend where he made a step with his set-up and pace.
Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Maverick Viñales avoids any drama or complications and picks up his first points of the season in 11th. Teammate Bastianini, renowned for his tire preservation skills and remembering his first KTM podium result at the same Grand Prix in 2025, was circulating in 13th when he had to stop on lap ten.
Acosta is 4th in the world championship. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 hold 4th and 10th positions from the list of 11 in the Teams’ standings while KTM are currently the third ranked Constructor in MotoGP.
The Red Bull KTM teams will remain in Catalunya for the second one-day IRTA test session of the season on Monday.
Brad Binder (33) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy KTM.
Brad Binder, 7th and 14th in the championship: “I took the spare bike after we had the problem on the warm-up lap and was just trying to make some laps. Unfortunately, we had a red flag. On the restart I was up to 8th from 20th: I think it was one of my best starts ever but then we had another restart. I made it up to 9th but managed to blow Turn 1. I had to cut back and then work on catching the dudes in front of me that were fighting for 5th. It’s a pity…also that I qualified 8th and had to start from 20th twice. A weekend where we were unlucky but then also fortunate to have those starts.”
Pedro Acosta, DNF and 4th in the championship:“It looks like we had an electronic problem in the first race. That’s it. This is what happened. I just want to send all possible strength to Alex [Marquez] and Johann [Zarco] because this is what matters today. I don’t know if it was necessary to make a third race today. I always say the show must go on…but we are the ones who make the show. We didn’t need that third start. My problems today are not important.”
Aki Ajo, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “A really tough day and our expectations were a lot different to how everything finished. Our weekend had started positively and the Sprint went well but too many things happened today. It’s time to analyze all what happened and it’s important we can test tomorrow. Pedro’s performance was really strong all weekend but we also need to be happy with Brad’s Grand Prix from Friday. I think we have made steps across the board and we need to continue this trend in Mugello. We send our best wishes to Alex and Johann and hope they have a speedy recovery.”
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Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira finished 9th on Sunday in Barcelona.
After two red flags caused by serious crashes during Sunday’s race, Moreira managed to stay focused through each restart as he pursued a top-12 finish, the team’s initial objective.
The Brazilian pushed hard to overtake his rivals and achieve the best result possible. Despite the interruptions, he crossed the line in 10th place, a ninth position after penalties given to rivals, and therefore scoring valuable championship points.
Today’s result marks Moreira’s best finish on a Sunday race, a promising sign ahead of the upcoming races.
Diogo Moreira (11) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Diogo Moreira 9th: “Today’s race was quite difficult because it is never easy to know that other riders have crashed and then have to mentally reset. I tried to isolate myself and maintain my concentration, and in the end we secured a good result. Most importantly, all the riders involved in the crashes, including my teammate, are okay.”
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Viñales scores season-best finish on racing return.
Maverick Viñales marked his return to the fray in the MotoGP™ World Championship with his finest finish of the season to-date in today’s Grand Prix of Catalunya, as the Red Bull KTM Tech3 star proved the success of his recent shoulder surgery with a gritty performance on home soil.
In front of almost 75,000 trackside fans, Viñales took the start from 17th position in the 22-strong field, and while he lost out on the first lap – dropping to 20th – he had risen to 16th when the action was halted midway through due to a high-speed crash at the front of the field. The re-start did not last long, as another accident – this time into Turn One – sent three riders tumbling, bringing out the red flags again.
When the Grand Prix resumed for a second time, ‘Top Gun’ settled into his stride, passing a couple of rivals on-track and benefitting from a last corner collision to take the chequered flag in 13th. Post-race penalties for Joan Mir and Alex Rins promoted Viñales up to 11th place, as the Spaniard earns his first points of the 2026 MotoGP campaign having fulfilled his pre-race objective of reaching the finish line.
Aboard the #23 KTM RC16, Enea Bastianini similarly looked set for a strong result in Round Six until ill-fortune intervened. From 14th on the grid, ‘La Bestia’ conceded three spots on the opening tour but swiftly set about fighting back and had recovered his starting position by lap three.
Bastianini’s next targets were a pair of former MotoGP champions in the shape of Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo, and he relieved the latter of 13th place on lap five as he continued his forward march.
The Italian subsequently had his sights set on current championship leader Marco Bezzecchi in 12th, but just as he was poised to attack, his charge was curtailed by a technical issue on lap ten – his first retirement from a Grand Prix this season.
After remaining on-site in Catalunya for an official post-event test tomorrow (18 May), next on the calendar for Red Bull KTM Tech3 will be the Grand Prix of Italy at Tuscany’s Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello (29-31 May).
Maverick Viñales (12) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Maverick Viñales: “Having to do three race starts today was not ideal for my shoulder, due to needing to warm up each time, but the rhythm was good, and the bike balance was nice. My biggest issue is that I’m not carrying enough corner speed, so then I destroy the tyres, but the team had a good strategy, and I could complete the race – which for me was the most important thing. We have plenty of data, and now it will be very important to work on the details. The plan is to do some long runs tomorrow to accumulate more laps. My goal is to be back to full strength as soon as possible, and Mugello will be another good test as it’s very physical. Ultimately, I just need track time.”
Enea Bastianini: “It has been a very difficult weekend for me. My speed was good from the beginning on Friday, and after warm-up this morning things looked positive for the race. I had a bad start, but I was trying to regain positions and was very close to the group of riders fighting over seventh place when I lost power, and that was that. The main thing today, though, is hoping that Álex Márquez is ok – I saw his accident from the outside and it was brutal. I don’t know what his condition is yet, but I wish him all the very best for a speedy recovery.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “Well, today was a chaotic race in Barcelona with two red flags. Firstly, I want to wish a speedy recovery to Johann Zarco and Álex Márquez, who have been involved in two nasty crashes. We’ve been somewhat unlucky with Bastianini being forced to retire due to a technical issue. On the other side of the garage, Maverick’s main target was to finish the race. After a cautious start, he just tried to keep the pace and managed to overtake a few riders. After all the crashes he was P13 and because of a few tyre pressure penalties he was promoted to P11. Now it’s time to prepare for the last test before heading to Mugello for the next round in two weeks.”
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Yamaha Factory Racing Team Successfully Conclude Catalan GP.
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team used the sunny but cool conditions of the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya Sunday to secure further race data. However, multiple restarts meant the race distance was shortened to 12 laps for race 3. Wild-card entry Augusto Fernández finished it in 17th place. Following post-race penalties for five rivals for tyre pressure infringement, Fernández found himself in the points in P12 in the revised race classifications.
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team completed their Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya testing programme on a hectic racing day. Wild-card entry Augusto Fernández’ goal for the perfectly sunny Sunday was to secure racing data, but two red-flag situations followed by two restarts added extra tension. He ultimately took the chequered flag in P17 in the 12-lap dash, but post-race penalties for five other riders for tyre pressure infringement put Fernández in P12 in the revised race 3 classifications.
Fernández commenced race 3 from P19 and moved up to seventeenth as two riders crashed on the opening lap. The test rider was chasing Toprak Razgatlıoğlu. However, unable to engage in battle, he instead soon focused on his own pace. He ultimately crossed the finish line in 17th place, 16.245s from first.
Following the post-race penalties and revised race 3 results, Fernández now holds 21st place in the standings with 4 points.
Fernández will be back in action at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya tomorrow for a one-day IRTA Test.
Augusto Fernandez (47) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Yamaha
Augusto Fernandez:“It was tough to manage the situation after the two red flags, but especially after the first one because Álex [Marquez] was knocked out and that was not easy. You then have to focus on yourself, knowing you will have to race again and do your job.
“I was a bit frustrated because I missed out on fighting with Toprak. I did improve my lap times a bit, but he made a very good step and was close to the other Yamahas. In the end, I’m still happy with my weekend. I think I’m closing the gap in what’s only my second race this season.
“I will be testing tomorrow. This is good for me. I will work some more on the settings, and then we will see.”
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Fabio Quartararo Finishes in P5 in Dramatic Catalan GP.
Following some big incidents at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today – and sighs of relief when all riders involved where declared conscious – Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins had to keep their focus. They wrapped up the 12-lap second restart in P7 and P11. As Rins and four other riders were given a 16s penalty post race for a tyre pressure infringement, Quartararo moved up to P5 in the revised rankings while Rins ended in P14.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP riders Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins avoided all on-track chaos in the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya MotoGP Race today. Following two red flags, the teammates kept their focus to wrap up the 12-lap dash for points in P7 and P11. Rins, along with four other riders, was later given a 16s-penalty for a tyre pressure infringement. This put Quartararo in P5 and Rins in P14 in the revised rankings.
The original race was red flagged after a big incident involving three riders approaching Turn 10 on lap 12. Race 2 was also red flagged, this time on the first of 13 laps due to an incident involving another three rivals in Turn 1. Race 3 would count 12 laps and Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins started it from P13 and P17 respectively.
Quartararo made an amazing start and pushed to P4 on the opening lap but lost a position to Di Giannantonio crossing the start-finish straight for the first time. Unable to stay with the top 4, the number 20 focused on defensive riding, but Fermín Aldeguer and Ai Ogura still found a way through. El Diablo stood his ground in P8 though. As Pedro Acosta crashed on the last lap, he took the chequered flag in seventh place, 4.876s from the winner. The post-race penalties moved him up to P5 in the revised rankings.
Rins had a good opening lap and climbed to P11. He was part of the rider group fighting for seventh place but lost a position to Brad Binder on lap 6. The Yamaha man pushed on and had a late charge towards Diogo Moreira ahead of him but came just 0.077s short. With Acosta crashing in the last corner, Rins finished P11, 6.916s from first. A 16s-penalty for a tyre pressure infringement put him in 14th place in the revised classification.
Today’s results move Quartararo up to 13th place in the championship standings with 37 points. Rins stays in 19th with 9 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are in 9th position in the team classifications with 46 points, and Yamaha is fifth in the constructor rankings with 40 points.
The team will be back in action at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya tomorrow for a one-day IRTA Test.
Fabio Quartararo (20) and Alex Rins (42) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Fabio Quartararo: “We did 12 laps in the first race, and we left rubber on the track, so that automatically improved our grip for the third race. I started the second race with a new soft tyre, but I had to reuse it for the restart because I had no more new ones left. I could go faster in race 3 than in race 1 but was blocked behind Marco [Bezzecchi]. It was difficult today, but especially the second race. I try to avoid looking at the tv screens in these situations, but when you cross Turn 10 and see Álex [Marquez] on the ground like that, you don’t feel like restarting the race. I had goosebumps: the tyre and bike flying… That’s not easy, but it’s part of our job.”
Alex Rins: “When these kinds of things happen, for me, the race becomes secondary. When I saw Álex [Marquez] on the floor, my heart broke. I was really affected. I was trying to breathe a lot in the box, because it’s not nice to see a mate on the floor. In the end, we’re all humans, so it was really tough. We struggled a lot here this weekend. The pace was not bad today, it was quite acceptable, but we’re not where we want to be.”
Massimo Meregalli: “Let me start by saying that we are all relieved that there were no more serious injuries in today’s incidents and that our thoughts are with Álex Marquez and Johann Zarco. A double restart is always tense, but our riders showed their professionalism. Though they’re not involved, it takes a special kind of mindset to push 100% after seeing such incidents happen. Still, Fabio and Álex were able to keep their focus and finish this difficult weekend with the best results possible. Tomorrow we will be back at this track for the one-day IRTA test, which will allow us to collect some extra data.
“Álex came under investigation for tyre pressure after the race ended. It was due to a human error, a calculation mistake after two restarts. We accept the penalty.”
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Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Leaves Barcelona with One Point After Post-Race Penalties.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP saw both riders penalised after the Catalan Grand Prix for tyre pressure infringements, with Jack Miller retaining one championship point in 15th place while Toprak Razgatlıoğlu dropped outside the points.
What had initially appeared to be an encouraging end to a difficult and dramatic Catalan Grand Prix ultimately turned into a disappointing final outcome for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP.
After crossing the finish line inside the points, both Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu were placed under investigation by the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel for tyre pressures found to be below the minimum values required by the regulations during the race. Following the review, both riders received 16-second post-race penalties.
As a result, Miller was reclassified in 15th position and retained one championship point, while Razgatlıoğlu dropped outside the points-paying positions.
The final classification does not fully reflect the progress shown throughout the weekend by the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP riders and the Yamaha YZR-M1 package, which once again demonstrated encouraging signs in terms of pace and competitiveness despite the demanding characteristics of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The race itself had already been heavily affected by multiple interruptions and red flags following serious incidents involving several riders, creating an especially emotional atmosphere throughout the paddock.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP would also like to once again extend its support and best wishes to Alex Márquez and Johann Zarco following today‘s incidents, wishing both riders a full and speedy recovery.
The team will now remain in Barcelona for an important day of testing tomorrow as development work on the Yamaha YZR-M1 project continues.
Jack Miller (43) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Jack Miller: “It was one of those days. In the first part of the race I actually felt quite good and we were being pretty conservative with the tyre management. I could see the riders around me starting to struggle a little more while we still had decent pace.
After the first restart we changed strategy because I wasn‘t fully comfortable with the rear tyre feeling, and for the final start we went with the medium rear. In the end we were probably too conservative for what effectively became a shorter race. The track conditions improved a lot and we simply lacked acceleration on corner exit compared to the others.
The biggest issue remains that when you pick the bike up and open the throttle, we are still losing too much drive on the exits. That makes it very difficult to attack or defend positions during the race.
As for the incidents today, obviously our thoughts are with Alex Márquez and Johann Zarco. Seeing crashes like that is never easy for anybody on the grid and we all just hope both riders recover as quickly and as well as possible.”
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu (07) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu:“First of all, I am really sad for Alex Márquez and Johann Zarco because they both had very big crashes today. When something like that happens it is not easy to fully focus again on the race because, first of all, you are worried about the riders. I immediately asked the team for updates because from the track the crashes looked very serious. The important thing is that both are conscious and receiving the best care possible.
As for my race, honestly the result is not positive because I am trying my maximum but at the moment this is where we are. On tracks with very low grip like Barcelona we still struggle a lot, especially with turning and rear grip. I lose too much time when opening the throttle because the bike does not turn enough and I end up waiting before I can accelerate properly.
Tomorrow‘s test will therefore be very important for us because we need to focus especially on improving turning and rear grip. Little by little I am understanding the bike better, but we still need to make another step”
Gino Borsoi – Team Director:“Obviously this was a very complicated race, but honestly the most important thing is that both Alex Márquez and Johann Zarco are relatively okay. After everything that happened today, that is really the only truly positive aspect of the weekend.
As for the sporting result, it is a real pity because due to the tyre pressure regulation we lost several important points and dropped down the classification with both riders. In the end Jack was still able to retain one point, but overall it is disappointing because those points are important both for the riders and for the whole team working on this project.
Honestly, after everything that happened during the race, I personally struggle to see much sense in applying this rule in these kinds of situations. But of course it is not my role to decide these things. When you have multiple interruptions, restarts and such a short race distance, predicting and managing tyre pressure becomes extremely complicated.
This time it went against us, but now we simply need to move forward and focus on tomorrow‘s test.”
More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
Johann Zarco injury update
Following a crash during the second start of Sunday’s Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, French rider Johann Zarco, who was transported to the Hospital Universitari General de Catalunya, sustained injuries to the anterior and posterior cruciate ligament, and to the medial meniscus. He also suffered a small fibula tear in the ankle area.
Zarco will remain overnight under observation and will travel to France on Monday to consult with specialists and assess the next steps in his recovery.
The entire Castrol Honda LCR team wishes Johann Zarco a speedy recovery and will continue to provide updates on his condition.
Quarterley Racing’s Nathan Gouker took the win in Sunday’s MotoAmerica Talent Cup race ahead of Team Roberts’s Kensei Matsudaira and Team Hammer’s Jake Paige.
Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane finished fourth, while Real Steel Honda’s Derek Sanchez completed the top five.
Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg won Sunday’s MotoAmerica Twins Cup race at Barber Motorsports Parl ahead of Karns/TST Industries Racing’s Isaac Woodworth and Speed Demon Racing powered by Ready to Ride’s Logan Cunnison.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin finished fourth, while Ghetto Customs’s Chris Parrish completed the top five.
Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz won the MotoAmerica Superbike race ahead of Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s JD Beach and OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly on Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante finished fourth, while Wrench Motorcycles’s Cameron Petersen completed the top five.
On Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park, Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse’s Darryn Binder won the MotoAmerica Supersport race on his Ducati. Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight’s Kayla Yaakov finished second, 0.192 seconds behind, while M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott completed the podium in third.
Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila’s Josh Herrin finished fourth, with Altus Motorsports’s Maximiliano Gerardo rounding out the top five in fifth place.
The Pro Superbike field heads into turn one at Shannonville Motorsport Park to start race two on Sunday. Saturday Superbike winner Ben Young (1) grabbed the lead on the opening lap and went on to take the victory during 2026 CSBK opening round action. Photo by Rob O'Brien.
A perfect weekend to start Young’s Superbike title defence, while Casas sweeps Supersport at Shannonville.
Shannonville, ON – The Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship finished the weekend in style on Sunday, as round one wrapped up with a pair of dominant victories as Ben Young and Tomas Casas each won race two in the pro classes at Shannonville Motorsport Park.
In the feature GP Bikes Pro Superbike class, there was a change of fortune for Connor Campbell, as main sponsor Superior Crane was able to get the #814 bike up and running for Sunday with a brand new engine after a tough day on Saturday.
But it was Ben Young who swept up a perfect weekend after what he said was “the best launch of my life”, yet it was not enough for the reigning champion as he was still beaten off the line by Jordan Szoke, repassing him on the inside of turn two.
It was tough without the morning practice, however, as most riders opted to sit out in damp conditions. The Van Dolder’s Home Team Honda rider stated that “I was planning on some changes that I wanted to attempt during morning practice, but I had to go into the race kind of blind, so I was really trying to pick up the pace to catch and slowly pick the pace up.”
Szoke was not able to catch up, but was firmly in his own pace, securing another second for this weekend. But he was never shaken much by his troubles early into the weekend, as the Lynden, ON rider said that “The podium for me was always in reach once I got my bike running, even though I am currently not in the physical shape I want to be, that is how confident I was throughout the weekend.”
The AIM Insurance-sponsored Kawasaki rider was able to stay in second for the whole race but was ultimately not able to challenge Young for the victory, taking two podiums on the weekend.
It was more joy for Honda as Andrew Van Winkle was able to secure third, his first career Pro Superbike podium, even with Mackay close behind challenging him in the early parts of the race.
The Chilliwack, BC rider was still shaken up by yesterday’s early run-off, coupled with the lack of practice today, mentioning that he was in his head for the majority of the race. “I hesitated so much, like I was getting off the gas sooner and especially at the final turn, I was just cooking the tyres through there. My race yesterday was so much better.” A young gun with high expectations, coupled with a good weekend here in Shannonville, the Mountainview Motorsports Honda rider will be an exciting prospect for the future of this series.
Sunday GP Bikes Pro Superbike race two podium (L-R): Andrew Van Winkle in third – the Honda rider’s first career Superbike podium, Ben Young (1st), and Jordan Szoke (2nd). Photo by Rob O’Brien.
Honda will exit round one with a massive lead in the Constructors Championship thanks to Young, Van Winkle, and MacKay, the latter finishing fourth in race two on Sunday.
In the OPP Pro Supersport class, it was Cole Alexander who stole the spotlight at the launch once again. The French Glass Co. Suzuki teen rocketed off the line to third and quickly got up to second as pole-sitter Sebastien Tremblay got a bad launch and a bad line through turn three.
But it was a familiar face on the top of the podium once again, with fan favourite Tomas Casas winning race two comfortably, who propelled himself into the lead and a dominant victory.
The FAST Riding School Suzuki rider able to snatch a race win in both supersport races, which has the #18 rider reconsidering his commitment for this CSBK season, saying “The plan was only for me to participate in rounds one and five, but it looks like I will need to gather up some more sponsors and hopefully make it to more rounds. It would be kind of a waste to throw away two opening race wins, but this would be a talk with my whole team.”
Matthew Simpson once again put up a strong drive to land himself in second after a beautiful move into the back straight to pass Alexander. He would stay there even after Tremblay cleared Alexander and tried to make a move on him, but the Blackstock Suzuki rider was unfazed and pulled away.
While the launch was not what Simpson dreamt of, this result makes it two podiums in two races, outdoing his singular podium last year at Shannonville and putting him second in the championship off a tie-breaker ahead of Tremblay.
Tremblay had to do a recovery run as the ST Motorsport & Suzuki Canada rider was not able to catch up to Simpson at the end of the race, the QC rider having to settle for third. Tremblay had issues with untested setup changes due to the damp conditions during morning practice, and was therefore not feeling one hundred per cent during the race.
Further down the field, Mackenzie Weil and Marco Sousa had an extraordinary fight, the former able to pass the latter through the penultimate corner, but Sousa kept at it and returned the favour a lap later. Weil was stuck behind until the last lap, as the Snow City Kawasaki rider went round the outside to nick seventh place off the Suzuki Canada rider on the final corner of the final lap.
Tomas Casas (18) grabbed the lead on the opening lap of Sunday’s Pro Supersport race at Shannonville Motorsport Park and never looked back – the Suzuki rider going on to win by an almost ten-second margin of victory. Photo: by Rob O’Brien.
The support classes were just as competitive, even with a smaller field in the AIM Insurance Amateur Superbike. A rocket of a start from both Alexis Beaudoin and Bailies Ives had them fighting for position into turn one, Beaudoin victorious in that encounter as the #146 shut the door on Ives.
Beaudoin would cruise home into the finish in first and was mostly unbothered during the race. After a poor start, JS Lefebvre would use the power in the #79 to catch up to Ives, and would manoeuvre the rumbling Ducati right through after a couple of laps stuck behind Ives, finishing second and Ives in third.
In the EBC Brakes Amateur Supersport class, Beaudoin was once again best in the field. Another superb start launched him straight into third after turn one, which he would decisively pass both Jeff Barnard and Ives to go into first after two laps. The #146 rider was able to coast to the finish with a more than comfortable lead.
It was a family duel further down the field, with Nicholas Krans winning out that exchange over Julia Krans, riding that momentum to pick up a third place in class ahead of Daniel Johnson in fourth.
Ives caught a stroke of luck as the #6 rider was promoted into second after Barnard had an incident, causing him to go off track right before the back straight, subsequently retiring from the race. Yannick Rouleau also had a stroke of bad luck, retiring the #827 bike after less than seven laps and running close to the pack.
There was drama in the Scorpion EXO Ninja ZX-4R Cup and the Importations Thibault Twins Cup, as Bronti Verbeek would stall off the line and was hit by Jacob Black on his ZX-4R, unable to avoid the #93 Yamaha. Both riders would not return for the restart at the end of the day but have thankfully avoided any serious injuries.
The Twins Cup would return later on, with Aprilia again grabbing all the honours, as JP Tache would sweep the weekend leading from start to finish. Justin Marshall would again get a really good start on his Suzuki, but the abundance of power from the Aprilias would prove too much for Marshall, as he dropped back bit by bit until he finished the race in fifth. Louie Raffa and Sebastian Silva rounded out the podium in second and third, respectively.
The ZX-4R class would once again be won by Jared Walker, as he led from start to finish. Behind him was Rob Cousineau, who would put up a good fight which kept Walker honest right up til the line, finishing in second with a gap of less than a second. JP Schroeder would finish close in third, only 2 seconds off from Walker as the closest class of the day.
The Super Sonic Road Race School Lightweight Sport Bike class was once again dominated by Lachlan Alexander and the crew of Kawasaki riders, as the #32 was best in class, roaring from start to finish uncontested after turn two. Scott Szollos and Mason Archer would attempt to follow Alexander to no avail, but were consistent enough to insert themselves into the second and third place to complete the podium.
The Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship will now take two weeks off before heading east to Atlantic Motorsport Park, June 5-7, for the second round of the 2026 campaign.
For more information on the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship, visit www.csbk.ca or email info@csbk.ca.
Kyle Ryde leading Max Cook and Scott Redding. Photo courtesy BSB.
Ryde reigns at home to be crowned Carole Nash King of Donington.
Kyle Ryde celebrated a double win for the Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing team in today’s British Superbike Championship races at Donington Park, denying his closest rivals Scott Redding and Max Cook the victories at his home round of the season.
Redding had taken the opening victory of the weekend for the Hager PBM Racing Team yesterday, but today Ryde was on fighting form and retaliated to defend home turf.
In the second race of the weekend, Redding had hit the front of the pack on the opening lap ahead of Cook and Christian Iddon, but the defending champion was determined and first dived down the inside of Cook at Redgate.
Redding was pushing hard as the pace continued to intensify and on lap five he made a small error at Goddards, which gave Ryde the opportunity to make a move to capture the lead of the race. The home hero was able to hold off Redding with an advantage at the chequered flag with Cook celebrating third.
Bradley Ray claimed a consistent fourth place for McAMS Yamaha, whilst Leon Haslam won the battle for fifth place, with Skinner, Iddon and Glenn Irwin embroiled in a battle in the chasing pack.
Redding was focused on regaining the advantage in race three and at the start of the race, Ryde launched into the lead ahead of Cook and Redding with Ray, Iddon and Haslam forming the initial chasing pack.
Ryde was holding off Cook and Redding, but the BMW Safety Car was deployed on lap six when Charlie Nesbitt crashed out at Starkeys.
When the race resumed, Redding was instantly on the attack and made a move at the Old Hairpin on his AJN Steelstock bimota rival to fight through into second.
Ryde was calm under pressure and despite a determined Redding pushing hard; the reigning champion had the edge at the chequered flag. The Hager PBM Racing Team rider completed a hat trick of podium finishes in second, as Cook claimed third place to celebrate a career first BSB treble podium.
Ray had another solid performance in fourth place for McAMS Yamaha, holding off another previous title-winner Haslam, with Glenn Irwin completing the top six.
British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, race two result:
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“It’s been a great weekend. We made the bike a lot better this morning for warm up and from then on we had two really good races, so it’s been a great day.
“It was very difficult in the last race with Scott right up my chuff for 16, 17 laps! I was hoping that Scott or Max were burning more tyre than me in the first sector, while trying to catch me back up, because I know they were better than me there.
“Once I saw the board with three or four laps to go, I just got my head down and tried to do my fastest laps, which I did. And that won me the race.
“There was a lot going on in that last race, including the Safety Car, and we all dealt with that very well. It has been a great weekend for me, Scott and Max – next it’s Knockhill!”
Marco Bezzecchi (72), Fabio Quartararo (20), Luca Marini (10) and Diogo Moreira (11) in action at Barcelona. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Well, that wasn’t what we expected, nor what we wanted. Bloody disaster!
In case you’re reading this from some far-off future where people (hopefully) don’t remember this race very well anymore, know that we had a pretty mess on our hands with bad, avoidable crashes galore. You could call it a lottery, you could call it a farce…but you can’t call it racing.
Understandably, Mat and Peter have some thoughts on the matter. What type of thoughts? Well, let’s just say that as a producer I always love it when I get to flag an episode as ‘explicit’ on some platforms. And today? Oh brother, is that box checked.
And if that’s a problem with you, just remember that swearing is a perfectly healthy way to deal with stressful days like today. Speaking of stress: how the hell do these riders do it? You know, having to restart the race again and again. Watching horrible crashes and knowing it could be you. It’s harder than you think; just listen to Mat talk about the moment he realized his racing days where numbered.
So yes, we have plenty to talk about today. Let’s do it!
“Catalunya 2026 – A Stressful Day,” the Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast
Blake Davis (89) and Taylor Knapp (99). Photos by AODAORSM
Media, PA May 2026 — N2 Track Days and the N2 Road Racing Association (N2RA) are proud to announce a $37,000+ cash purse that continues to grow for the upcoming KYT Americas 6-Hours of VIR, and the Alpha Omega 2-Hour Ultralight Endurance taking place August 7–9 at Virginia International Raceway (VIR).
This year’s event marks a significant step forward for endurance racing in the United States, with expanded support from industry-leading partners and a continued focus on delivering a professional, competitive, and rider-focused experience.
KYT Americas joins as the title sponsor of the 6-Hour Endurance Race, while Alpha Omega will headline the 2-Hour Ultralight Endurance Race. In addition, Yamaha, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Woodcraft, and Hindle Exhaust have committed to robust contingency programs, with Yamaha Champions Riding School and KustomCockpits providing additional bonus opportunities for competitors.
The Major Endurance Racing Weekend
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Sunday’s headline event, the KYT Americas 6-Hour Endurance Race, will feature multiple classes, including Superbike, Supersport, Lightsport, and Relay, allowing teams to compete at the highest level while maintaining accessibility across a wide range of machinery and experience.
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This structure reflects N2RA’s commitment to building a modern endurance platform centered on clear procedures, competitive balance, and an exceptional rider experience.
Built for Riders. Built to Race.
Since relaunching endurance racing in 2017, N2 has focused on creating an environment where teams can compete hard while benefiting from a well-organized, professional race weekend.
The continued growth of the VIR event, including a larger purse, expanded contingency programs, and increased manufacturer support, signals strong momentum for endurance racing and provides riders with more opportunities than ever to compete at a high level.
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This purse is still growing! Additional sponsorship and contingency programs are currently being finalized. Companies interested in taking advantage of this unique sponsorship opportunity are encouraged to reach out so we can figure out the best way to promote your brand.
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About N2: N2 – Ride, Learn, Race.
Founded in 2014, N2’s mission is to build a sustainable motorcycle community through safe, structured motorcycle track days, advanced rider training programs based on Yamaha Champions Riding School teaching methods. In 2017, N2 successfully resurrected Motorcycle Endurance Racing in America creating the N2 National Endurance Series. The N2/BobbleHeadMoto Professional Race Team is two national champion in the MotoAmerica Pro Racing Series with rider Blake Daivs. N2 is also a major contributor to the Roadracing World Action Fund through fundraising efforts and support from its large member base.
Julian Correa (40) at Most. Photo courtesy Michael Correa.
Julian Correa makes history as the first American to score points in the inaugural World Sportbike Championship.
AUTODRON MOST, CZECH REPUBLIC (May 18, 2026) — American motorcycle racing sensation Julian “Juju” Correa etched his name into the history books this past weekend at Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic. Riding for Pons Motorsport Italika Racing, the 17-year-old from Jupiter, Florida, overcame a rollercoaster of adversity during Round 5 of the 2026 FIM Sportbike World Championship (WorldSPB) to secure his first World Championship points, becoming the very first American rider to do so in the newly formed class.
The weekend at the fast and highly technical 4.212 km Czech circuit was anything but easy. Correa faced a steep learning curve, battling through the field as he and the team worked tirelessly to dial in the setup on his Kawasaki ZX-6R. Following a challenging opening to the weekend where unpredictable track conditions and fierce midfield battles tested his resilience, Correa was forced to dig deep.
Race 1 presented a tough climb, but Correa’s signature grit was on full display as he fought tooth and nail just outside the points-paying positions. Refusing to back down, the young American and his Pons Motorsport crew regrouped overnight, making crucial adjustments and resetting their focus for Sunday.
That perseverance paid off spectacularly in Race 2. Launching off the grid with renewed aggression, Correa executed a calculated and relentless ride. Navigating through a highly competitive pack of the world’s best young riders, he crossed the finish line in a hard-fought 12th place—just 16.112 seconds off the race winner. The result earned him his first 4 World Championship points and firmly cemented his place in American motorcycle racing history.
Julian Correa (40) at Most. Photo courtesy Michael Correa.
“This weekend was a massive test for us, both mentally and physically,” said Correa following Race 2.
“We had our fair share of ups and downs trying to find the right feeling with the bike on this track, and things weren’t really clicking early on. But my team never stopped working, and I never stopped believing. To fight through that adversity, cross the line in the points, and make history for the United States in the World Sportbike Championship is a dream come true. This is just the beginning, and we’re going to keep pushing for more.”
Correa’s historic achievement at Autodrom Most is the latest milestone in an already groundbreaking career. After making waves as the first American to podium in the British Talent Cup and showcasing his elite versatility across multiple international series, his transition to the World Championship stage is proving to be a resounding success.
As the sole American rider in the 2026 WorldSPB grid, Correa continues to fly the U.S. flag with pride. He and the Pons Motorsport Italika Racing team will look to carry this momentum into Round 6 at MotorLand Aragón in Spain at the end of May.
About Julian Correa:
Julian “Juju” Correa is a premier 17-year-old American motorcycle road racer from Jupiter, Florida. Competing on the global stage, Correa has established himself as one of the brightest young prospects in motorsport, pioneering a path for U.S. athletes in international championships. In 2026, he stepped up to the inaugural FIM Sportbike World Championship aboard a Kawasaki ZX-6R with Pons Motorsport Italika Racing.
Fabio Di Giannantonio claimed victory at Catalunya. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
More from a press release issued by Pertamina Enduvro VR46:
Heroic Di Giannantonio wins the Catalan GP. At the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya, a stoic Fabio Di Giannantonio claims his maiden victory with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team in a race that was affected from two red flags. Franco Morbidelli bounces back and he is tenth.
The Catalan GP proved to be very hard, with two race interruptions due to incidents: in the second re-start, Fabio Di Giannantonio was heroic, and he claimed his second MotoGP win, his first one with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. Both Fabio and the Team went on the highest step of the podium for the first time in 2026, confirming the Top3 in the World Standing. It was a come back race for Franco Morbidelli, who crossed the finish line in twelfth place, that eventually became tenth because of penalties to other riders.
Di Giannantonio started from the second row and showed a good rhythm since the early stages of the races, that was interrupted for an incident that involved him. Fabio managed to be back on track at the re-start, where he confirmed to be competitive. Despite a second red flag that interrupted his rhythm, the rider from Rome fought with determination since the third start, and he completed the crucial overtake that allowed him to win the race. This is Di Giannantonio’s first win with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team and his second in MotoGP (Qatar 2023). Now, Fabio is third in the World Standing with 116 points.
It was a complicated race for Morbidelli too, despite starting from the front row. Franco managed to stay in the top positions at the start, but both the first and the second red flag stopped his rhythm. At the third start, the Italian Brazilian rider had a difficult start and he lost some positions. Franco showed a great determination, recovering many positions in the 12-laps raceand he crossed the finish line in twelfth position, that eventually became tenth due to penalties to other riders ahead. Morbidelli is now fifteenth in the World Standing with 36 points.
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team wishes a speedy recovery to all the riders involved today’s incidents and wishes to have them back on track soon. The next MotoGP round is scheduled in two weeks and it’s one of the most anticipated events of the season for the Tavullia-based team: the Italian GP, which will take place at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello from 29th to 31st May. But before, it’s testing day tomorrow at Barcelona.
Fabio Di Giannantonio in the parc fermé after claiming victory at Catalunya. Photo courtesy VR46 Team.
FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO: “Today, we’ve been all lucky! The first crash was terrifying, so it means a lot to me knowing that everyone is more or less ok, this means that today is a great day for motorsports. After the incident I was involved in, I was feeling well and the team helped me a lot to try to re-start in the best way possible. It’s never easy to come back on track without knowing how the other riders are, but I needed to do a click. Obviously, I am very happy for the win, we’ve been having an amazing performance throughout the weekend, with an excellent preparation. Yesterday, we missed the win, but today we did it. This morning during the Warm Up I was feeling well and we knew that today we would have a great chance. At the re-start, with soft tyre I had less expectations that with the medium, but we managed to do a mega race, so we were in a great shape! I want to thank all the team and the partners for this first win with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team!”
Franco Morbidelli (21) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy VR46 Team.
FRANCO MORBIDELLI: “I am happy this Sunday ended, the incident was terrifying and I hope everyone is ok. Regarding our team, it was a positive Sunday because Diggia won, many congratulations to Fabio! Talking about our garage side, the race didn’t finish I the best way, but we knew that my potential was not that much high to try to attack the top positions. In the first ‘races’ I was there, but at the third start I made a bad start, my bike was jumping and everyone overtook me. From that point, I tried to bring the bike to the finish line in the best position possible. It’s a pity, because we had the potential to be more than twelfth.”
PABLO NIETO : “First of all, I hope that all the riders involved in today’s incidents are okay, because the crashes were terrifying. We hope to have them on track in the next race. Regarding our team, it was an incredible weekend! Yesterday’s third place was amazing. Today, we won the race after all that happened with the two red flags. Fabio was involved in the first incident. But when you have all the adrenaline and that willing to win… we just have to congratulate him because today he made the difference. Congratulations to all the team! With Franco, we made a little step, and it was positive to start from the front row. I think this is the right direction to re-gain confidence. I am convinced that little by little we are back where he deserves.”
More from a press release issued by BK8 Gresini:
Insane race, Alex broken clavicle, Fermin from 15th to 2nd.
RACEDAY
ALEX MARQUEZ NC
FERMIN ALDEGUER 2º
WORLD STANDING
ALEX MARQUEZ 7º (67 points)
FERMIN ALDEGUER 10º (43 points)
Fermin Aldeguer on the podium at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Gresini.
FERMÍN ALDEGUER #54: “It’s never easy to race in situations like this. Obviously, we are professional riders and we know how to separate emotions, but it still helped me to know from the team that at that moment the news coming in about Alex (and the other riders) was positive. We did a good race, in many ways unexpected, but we took twenty very important points. We are not yet fully fit physically, but morale is high after this podium. Now we are waiting for Alex to come back to us at 100%.”
UPDATE ON ALEX MÁRQUEZ’S CONDITION
The rider has suffered a fracture to his right collarbone, which will be operated on this evening. A marginal fracture to the C7 vertebra will instead be evaluated in the coming days.
More from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo:
Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team take third place in the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya.
The Ducati Lenovo Team has completed the sixth Grand Prix of the season at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Francesco Bagnaia secured a third-place finish in the race, in what proved to be an unpredictable Sunday at Montmeló.
The race was halted twice before eventually being contested over a reduced 12-lap distance. Bagnaia, who was involved — through no fault of his own — in the incident that led to the second red-flag situation, managed to move up to fifth place at the final restart before climbing to third by the end of lap one. After a solid opening phase, Pecco started to feel the effects of the earlier crash but still managed to finish fourth on track, before being promoted to third after the race.
As the sixth event of the season draws to a close, Francesco Bagnaia is eighth in the standings with 63 points. Marc Márquez is ninth, six points behind his teammate. The Ducati Lenovo Team is fifth in the teams’ standings (120 points), while Ducati sits second in the constructors’ championship (165 points).
The Ducati Lenovo Team will be back in action on Friday, May 29th, for the opening day of the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy at Mugello.
Francesco Bagnaia (63) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 3rd: “Right now I’m in pain and feeling a bit dizzy. I took quite a big hit, but nothing compared to what happened to the others. In the end, we were lucky in what was a really intense day. When I felt the impact, I thought it was over, but then the crash happened and the impact with the gravel was really hard. I didn’t realise that Johann (Zarco) was still tangled up with the bike, and it was quite a traumatic moment. At the restart, I wasn’t expecting much because I had to jump onto a bike I had basically never ridden before, with used tyres as well. I still got a good start, but after three laps my head started spinning and all I could do was switch to survival mode. Obviously I’m happy with the podium, even though this isn’t the way we want — or feel we deserve — to achieve it, especially considering how hard the team is working. We simply need to keep working.”
More from a press release issued by Aprilia:
Fourth place for Aprilia Racing in a chaotic race in Montmeló.
The weekend on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ended with a particularly tumultuous Sunday, marked by two red flags following several serious incidents. At the restart, over a distance shortened to 12 laps, Marco Bezzecchi rode a solid race, finishing fourth and taking home important championship points.
On the other hand, it was a complicated race for Jorge Martín, involved in a crash on the first lap after the third race start. The Spanish rider managed to get back on the track but, because of damage to the bike, he was forced to return to the garage without finishing the race.
Rounding out the day’s results was Trackhouse MotoGP Team’s Ai Ogura with an eighth-place finish, allowing Aprilia to close out with two RS-GP26 machines in the top ten.
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: “First of all, I hope that Álex Márquez and Johann Zarco are okay. Álex’s crash was pretty scary, with pieces of the bike flying all over the place and even hitting several riders – including me, even though I was farther back. Zarco’s crash was unfortunately also a serious incident. Overall, it was a weekend of struggling for us but, considering everything that took place, we were still able to take home a good result.”
Jorge Martin (89) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Jorge Martin: “Whatever I did today is secondary – the most important thing is that Álex and Johann are okay. It was an extremely dangerous day and having to go through three restarts seems excessive to me. We’re only human and, after seeing that type of accident, it isn’t easy to focus again.”
Massimo Rivola: “This was a weekend where Aprilia did not shine, especially on Saturday, although I think we had a good pace in the race to make a play for the positions that count. However, I believe that any discussion about results should be back-burnered after seeing Álex’s terrible accident and Johann’s as well, which was just as serious. We wish both of them a speedy recovery and we hope they’ll be able to get back on the track soon. We have an important test tomorrow ahead of our home GP, we’ll do our best to be ready.”
More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Joan Mir takes scintillating second in chaotic Catalan GP.
Two red flags, three race starts and tyre pressure penalties – Sunday of round six of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship was a physically and mentally demanding day, Joan Mir taking his first podium of the year as Luca Marini turned a disastrous Friday into sixth.
The Catalan Grand Prix would be reduced to just 12 laps, the same length as Saturday’s Sprint race, after two dramatic red flags. Three race starts and the pressures of the incidents put a heavy demand on the Honda HRC Castrol team and both riders.
Strong in both restarts, Joan Mir was able to highlight the importance of qualifying on the front two rows of the grid as he immediately thrust himself into podium contention. In what would be the final start of the Catalan GP, the #36 stalked Pedro Acosta for the majority of the race and was able to frequently show him his front wheel. As the likes of Ogura and Di Giannantonio closed in, Mir kept his pace and pushed until the final moments to take his debut win on the Honda. Crossing the line 1.250s back on Di Giannantonio, the 2020 World Champion was able to secure second place after a complicated weekend and improve on his best result as a Honda HRC rider. A post-race tyre pressure penalty would drop Mir to 13th.
Luca Marini’s Sunday was even more dramatic, the Italian caught up in the fall which brought out the second red flag. Keeping his characteristically cool head, Marini returned to the garage and was back out on track for the third start of the day. Riding his backup machine, Marini was not able to replicate his previous two starts and dropped down the order off the line. Able to replicate his speed from the initial start at 14:00 Local Time, the #10 made quick progress through the field and eventually finished in sixth after the post-race penalties.
The Honda HRC Castrol team will remain in Barcelona for a post-race test on Monday with the rest of the MotoGP World Championship.
Honda HRC would like to extend their best wishes for speedy and full recoveries to both Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco.
Joan Mir (36) and Luca Marini (10) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Joan Mir: “A really tough day today and first of all I want to wish the best to Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco, their condition is the most important thing. I made a great start to the race and I knew with this I had the chance to fight for something great. The focus was to stay right with Acosta and then see what happened in the last laps, it got quite exciting there at the end! I have to say thank you to my team for their work over the weekend and especially today, it’s days like this where the team can make a big difference. The result on track shows the potential of myself and the bike and I hope that we can show this speed at more and more circuits. The penalty is a shame, but it doesn’t take away from the speed that we showed and where we crossed the line.”
Luca Marini (10) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Luca Marini: “I would like to extend my best wishes to Zarco and Alex, especially with Zarco it was really hard to see his crash. I know that the medical staff all did a good job to help both of them as quickly as possible, I have been in situations like that, and it is not something I wish anyone to experience. As for our race, it was the result of hard work, and I have to say a big thank you to Pipi and all my crew as we really did a great job to turn around the weekend. In the third start I had to use the spare bike, and the clutch was brand new so we didn’t make the best start. Even like this I was able to make good progress and catch the riders ahead. Congratulations to Joan, he did a great race and I hope that it gives an extra boost to everyone in the team!”
More from a press release issued by KTM Factory Team:
Top seven for Brad Binder after chaotic Catalan MotoGP.
The second of back-to-back MotoGP Grands Prix circulated the low-grip asphalt of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and after two red flags and a half distance affair, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was the highest finisher with 7th position.
Highlights and key moments from race day at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya:
Brad Binder endures two restarts and manages to guide his KTM RC16 to P7 after 12 laps at the Catalan circuit and the second GP in Spain this year
Pedro Acosta starts from Pole Position for the first time this season and fights for victory in each MotoGP outing. The Spaniard suffers contact with another rider and falls out of 4th on the final corner.
Maverick Viñales scores points for the first Sunday this year with 11th and completes race day without any further complications or complaints from his left shoulder
Moto3™ silverware for Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe with 2nd place after a typically thrilling and entertaining race
Pedro Acosta started from Pole Position for the first time this season for the 24-lap distance and joined the rest of the Red Bull KTM crew (Brad Binder launching from P8 on the grid, Enea Bastianini from P14 and Maverick Viñales from P17) knowing that the 14-corner 4.6km layout would be a tough test for tire durability and optimum traction.
Acosta flew into the lead and then tried to administer the pace as part of a top three. With 13 laps to go and while fronting the pack Pedro suddenly had an electronic issue out of Turn 9 and was hit by Alex Marquez. The collision spread debris across the track and caused a red flag. An accident into Turn 1 of the restart halted the race again. A second restart allowed a 12-lap dash to go ahead and Acosta vied for the lead and was eventually punted out of 4th in a collision into the final corner.
On the other side of the pitbox, Binder had a technical issue on the Warm-up lap meaning a pitlane start. Brad circulated adrift of the field but was given a reprieve with the restarts. He salvaged a creditable 7th on a weekend where he made a step with his set-up and pace.
Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Maverick Viñales avoids any drama or complications and picks up his first points of the season in 11th. Teammate Bastianini, renowned for his tire preservation skills and remembering his first KTM podium result at the same Grand Prix in 2025, was circulating in 13th when he had to stop on lap ten.
Acosta is 4th in the world championship. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 hold 4th and 10th positions from the list of 11 in the Teams’ standings while KTM are currently the third ranked Constructor in MotoGP.
The Red Bull KTM teams will remain in Catalunya for the second one-day IRTA test session of the season on Monday.
Brad Binder (33) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy KTM.
Brad Binder, 7th and 14th in the championship: “I took the spare bike after we had the problem on the warm-up lap and was just trying to make some laps. Unfortunately, we had a red flag. On the restart I was up to 8th from 20th: I think it was one of my best starts ever but then we had another restart. I made it up to 9th but managed to blow Turn 1. I had to cut back and then work on catching the dudes in front of me that were fighting for 5th. It’s a pity…also that I qualified 8th and had to start from 20th twice. A weekend where we were unlucky but then also fortunate to have those starts.”
Pedro Acosta, DNF and 4th in the championship:“It looks like we had an electronic problem in the first race. That’s it. This is what happened. I just want to send all possible strength to Alex [Marquez] and Johann [Zarco] because this is what matters today. I don’t know if it was necessary to make a third race today. I always say the show must go on…but we are the ones who make the show. We didn’t need that third start. My problems today are not important.”
Aki Ajo, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “A really tough day and our expectations were a lot different to how everything finished. Our weekend had started positively and the Sprint went well but too many things happened today. It’s time to analyze all what happened and it’s important we can test tomorrow. Pedro’s performance was really strong all weekend but we also need to be happy with Brad’s Grand Prix from Friday. I think we have made steps across the board and we need to continue this trend in Mugello. We send our best wishes to Alex and Johann and hope they have a speedy recovery.”
More from a press release issued by Pro Honda LCR:
Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira finished 9th on Sunday in Barcelona.
After two red flags caused by serious crashes during Sunday’s race, Moreira managed to stay focused through each restart as he pursued a top-12 finish, the team’s initial objective.
The Brazilian pushed hard to overtake his rivals and achieve the best result possible. Despite the interruptions, he crossed the line in 10th place, a ninth position after penalties given to rivals, and therefore scoring valuable championship points.
Today’s result marks Moreira’s best finish on a Sunday race, a promising sign ahead of the upcoming races.
Diogo Moreira (11) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Diogo Moreira 9th: “Today’s race was quite difficult because it is never easy to know that other riders have crashed and then have to mentally reset. I tried to isolate myself and maintain my concentration, and in the end we secured a good result. Most importantly, all the riders involved in the crashes, including my teammate, are okay.”
More from a press release issued by Tech3 KTM:
Viñales scores season-best finish on racing return.
Maverick Viñales marked his return to the fray in the MotoGP™ World Championship with his finest finish of the season to-date in today’s Grand Prix of Catalunya, as the Red Bull KTM Tech3 star proved the success of his recent shoulder surgery with a gritty performance on home soil.
In front of almost 75,000 trackside fans, Viñales took the start from 17th position in the 22-strong field, and while he lost out on the first lap – dropping to 20th – he had risen to 16th when the action was halted midway through due to a high-speed crash at the front of the field. The re-start did not last long, as another accident – this time into Turn One – sent three riders tumbling, bringing out the red flags again.
When the Grand Prix resumed for a second time, ‘Top Gun’ settled into his stride, passing a couple of rivals on-track and benefitting from a last corner collision to take the chequered flag in 13th. Post-race penalties for Joan Mir and Alex Rins promoted Viñales up to 11th place, as the Spaniard earns his first points of the 2026 MotoGP campaign having fulfilled his pre-race objective of reaching the finish line.
Aboard the #23 KTM RC16, Enea Bastianini similarly looked set for a strong result in Round Six until ill-fortune intervened. From 14th on the grid, ‘La Bestia’ conceded three spots on the opening tour but swiftly set about fighting back and had recovered his starting position by lap three.
Bastianini’s next targets were a pair of former MotoGP champions in the shape of Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo, and he relieved the latter of 13th place on lap five as he continued his forward march.
The Italian subsequently had his sights set on current championship leader Marco Bezzecchi in 12th, but just as he was poised to attack, his charge was curtailed by a technical issue on lap ten – his first retirement from a Grand Prix this season.
After remaining on-site in Catalunya for an official post-event test tomorrow (18 May), next on the calendar for Red Bull KTM Tech3 will be the Grand Prix of Italy at Tuscany’s Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello (29-31 May).
Maverick Viñales (12) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Maverick Viñales: “Having to do three race starts today was not ideal for my shoulder, due to needing to warm up each time, but the rhythm was good, and the bike balance was nice. My biggest issue is that I’m not carrying enough corner speed, so then I destroy the tyres, but the team had a good strategy, and I could complete the race – which for me was the most important thing. We have plenty of data, and now it will be very important to work on the details. The plan is to do some long runs tomorrow to accumulate more laps. My goal is to be back to full strength as soon as possible, and Mugello will be another good test as it’s very physical. Ultimately, I just need track time.”
Enea Bastianini: “It has been a very difficult weekend for me. My speed was good from the beginning on Friday, and after warm-up this morning things looked positive for the race. I had a bad start, but I was trying to regain positions and was very close to the group of riders fighting over seventh place when I lost power, and that was that. The main thing today, though, is hoping that Álex Márquez is ok – I saw his accident from the outside and it was brutal. I don’t know what his condition is yet, but I wish him all the very best for a speedy recovery.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “Well, today was a chaotic race in Barcelona with two red flags. Firstly, I want to wish a speedy recovery to Johann Zarco and Álex Márquez, who have been involved in two nasty crashes. We’ve been somewhat unlucky with Bastianini being forced to retire due to a technical issue. On the other side of the garage, Maverick’s main target was to finish the race. After a cautious start, he just tried to keep the pace and managed to overtake a few riders. After all the crashes he was P13 and because of a few tyre pressure penalties he was promoted to P11. Now it’s time to prepare for the last test before heading to Mugello for the next round in two weeks.”
More from a press release issued by Yamaha Factory Racing Team:
Yamaha Factory Racing Team Successfully Conclude Catalan GP.
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team used the sunny but cool conditions of the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya Sunday to secure further race data. However, multiple restarts meant the race distance was shortened to 12 laps for race 3. Wild-card entry Augusto Fernández finished it in 17th place. Following post-race penalties for five rivals for tyre pressure infringement, Fernández found himself in the points in P12 in the revised race classifications.
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team completed their Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya testing programme on a hectic racing day. Wild-card entry Augusto Fernández’ goal for the perfectly sunny Sunday was to secure racing data, but two red-flag situations followed by two restarts added extra tension. He ultimately took the chequered flag in P17 in the 12-lap dash, but post-race penalties for five other riders for tyre pressure infringement put Fernández in P12 in the revised race 3 classifications.
Fernández commenced race 3 from P19 and moved up to seventeenth as two riders crashed on the opening lap. The test rider was chasing Toprak Razgatlıoğlu. However, unable to engage in battle, he instead soon focused on his own pace. He ultimately crossed the finish line in 17th place, 16.245s from first.
Following the post-race penalties and revised race 3 results, Fernández now holds 21st place in the standings with 4 points.
Fernández will be back in action at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya tomorrow for a one-day IRTA Test.
Augusto Fernandez (47) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Yamaha
Augusto Fernandez:“It was tough to manage the situation after the two red flags, but especially after the first one because Álex [Marquez] was knocked out and that was not easy. You then have to focus on yourself, knowing you will have to race again and do your job.
“I was a bit frustrated because I missed out on fighting with Toprak. I did improve my lap times a bit, but he made a very good step and was close to the other Yamahas. In the end, I’m still happy with my weekend. I think I’m closing the gap in what’s only my second race this season.
“I will be testing tomorrow. This is good for me. I will work some more on the settings, and then we will see.”
More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Fabio Quartararo Finishes in P5 in Dramatic Catalan GP.
Following some big incidents at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today – and sighs of relief when all riders involved where declared conscious – Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins had to keep their focus. They wrapped up the 12-lap second restart in P7 and P11. As Rins and four other riders were given a 16s penalty post race for a tyre pressure infringement, Quartararo moved up to P5 in the revised rankings while Rins ended in P14.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP riders Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins avoided all on-track chaos in the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya MotoGP Race today. Following two red flags, the teammates kept their focus to wrap up the 12-lap dash for points in P7 and P11. Rins, along with four other riders, was later given a 16s-penalty for a tyre pressure infringement. This put Quartararo in P5 and Rins in P14 in the revised rankings.
The original race was red flagged after a big incident involving three riders approaching Turn 10 on lap 12. Race 2 was also red flagged, this time on the first of 13 laps due to an incident involving another three rivals in Turn 1. Race 3 would count 12 laps and Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins started it from P13 and P17 respectively.
Quartararo made an amazing start and pushed to P4 on the opening lap but lost a position to Di Giannantonio crossing the start-finish straight for the first time. Unable to stay with the top 4, the number 20 focused on defensive riding, but Fermín Aldeguer and Ai Ogura still found a way through. El Diablo stood his ground in P8 though. As Pedro Acosta crashed on the last lap, he took the chequered flag in seventh place, 4.876s from the winner. The post-race penalties moved him up to P5 in the revised rankings.
Rins had a good opening lap and climbed to P11. He was part of the rider group fighting for seventh place but lost a position to Brad Binder on lap 6. The Yamaha man pushed on and had a late charge towards Diogo Moreira ahead of him but came just 0.077s short. With Acosta crashing in the last corner, Rins finished P11, 6.916s from first. A 16s-penalty for a tyre pressure infringement put him in 14th place in the revised classification.
Today’s results move Quartararo up to 13th place in the championship standings with 37 points. Rins stays in 19th with 9 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are in 9th position in the team classifications with 46 points, and Yamaha is fifth in the constructor rankings with 40 points.
The team will be back in action at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya tomorrow for a one-day IRTA Test.
Fabio Quartararo (20) and Alex Rins (42) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Fabio Quartararo: “We did 12 laps in the first race, and we left rubber on the track, so that automatically improved our grip for the third race. I started the second race with a new soft tyre, but I had to reuse it for the restart because I had no more new ones left. I could go faster in race 3 than in race 1 but was blocked behind Marco [Bezzecchi]. It was difficult today, but especially the second race. I try to avoid looking at the tv screens in these situations, but when you cross Turn 10 and see Álex [Marquez] on the ground like that, you don’t feel like restarting the race. I had goosebumps: the tyre and bike flying… That’s not easy, but it’s part of our job.”
Alex Rins: “When these kinds of things happen, for me, the race becomes secondary. When I saw Álex [Marquez] on the floor, my heart broke. I was really affected. I was trying to breathe a lot in the box, because it’s not nice to see a mate on the floor. In the end, we’re all humans, so it was really tough. We struggled a lot here this weekend. The pace was not bad today, it was quite acceptable, but we’re not where we want to be.”
Massimo Meregalli: “Let me start by saying that we are all relieved that there were no more serious injuries in today’s incidents and that our thoughts are with Álex Marquez and Johann Zarco. A double restart is always tense, but our riders showed their professionalism. Though they’re not involved, it takes a special kind of mindset to push 100% after seeing such incidents happen. Still, Fabio and Álex were able to keep their focus and finish this difficult weekend with the best results possible. Tomorrow we will be back at this track for the one-day IRTA test, which will allow us to collect some extra data.
“Álex came under investigation for tyre pressure after the race ended. It was due to a human error, a calculation mistake after two restarts. We accept the penalty.”
More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Leaves Barcelona with One Point After Post-Race Penalties.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP saw both riders penalised after the Catalan Grand Prix for tyre pressure infringements, with Jack Miller retaining one championship point in 15th place while Toprak Razgatlıoğlu dropped outside the points.
What had initially appeared to be an encouraging end to a difficult and dramatic Catalan Grand Prix ultimately turned into a disappointing final outcome for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP.
After crossing the finish line inside the points, both Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu were placed under investigation by the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel for tyre pressures found to be below the minimum values required by the regulations during the race. Following the review, both riders received 16-second post-race penalties.
As a result, Miller was reclassified in 15th position and retained one championship point, while Razgatlıoğlu dropped outside the points-paying positions.
The final classification does not fully reflect the progress shown throughout the weekend by the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP riders and the Yamaha YZR-M1 package, which once again demonstrated encouraging signs in terms of pace and competitiveness despite the demanding characteristics of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The race itself had already been heavily affected by multiple interruptions and red flags following serious incidents involving several riders, creating an especially emotional atmosphere throughout the paddock.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP would also like to once again extend its support and best wishes to Alex Márquez and Johann Zarco following today‘s incidents, wishing both riders a full and speedy recovery.
The team will now remain in Barcelona for an important day of testing tomorrow as development work on the Yamaha YZR-M1 project continues.
Jack Miller (43) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Jack Miller: “It was one of those days. In the first part of the race I actually felt quite good and we were being pretty conservative with the tyre management. I could see the riders around me starting to struggle a little more while we still had decent pace.
After the first restart we changed strategy because I wasn‘t fully comfortable with the rear tyre feeling, and for the final start we went with the medium rear. In the end we were probably too conservative for what effectively became a shorter race. The track conditions improved a lot and we simply lacked acceleration on corner exit compared to the others.
The biggest issue remains that when you pick the bike up and open the throttle, we are still losing too much drive on the exits. That makes it very difficult to attack or defend positions during the race.
As for the incidents today, obviously our thoughts are with Alex Márquez and Johann Zarco. Seeing crashes like that is never easy for anybody on the grid and we all just hope both riders recover as quickly and as well as possible.”
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu (07) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu:“First of all, I am really sad for Alex Márquez and Johann Zarco because they both had very big crashes today. When something like that happens it is not easy to fully focus again on the race because, first of all, you are worried about the riders. I immediately asked the team for updates because from the track the crashes looked very serious. The important thing is that both are conscious and receiving the best care possible.
As for my race, honestly the result is not positive because I am trying my maximum but at the moment this is where we are. On tracks with very low grip like Barcelona we still struggle a lot, especially with turning and rear grip. I lose too much time when opening the throttle because the bike does not turn enough and I end up waiting before I can accelerate properly.
Tomorrow‘s test will therefore be very important for us because we need to focus especially on improving turning and rear grip. Little by little I am understanding the bike better, but we still need to make another step”
Gino Borsoi – Team Director:“Obviously this was a very complicated race, but honestly the most important thing is that both Alex Márquez and Johann Zarco are relatively okay. After everything that happened today, that is really the only truly positive aspect of the weekend.
As for the sporting result, it is a real pity because due to the tyre pressure regulation we lost several important points and dropped down the classification with both riders. In the end Jack was still able to retain one point, but overall it is disappointing because those points are important both for the riders and for the whole team working on this project.
Honestly, after everything that happened during the race, I personally struggle to see much sense in applying this rule in these kinds of situations. But of course it is not my role to decide these things. When you have multiple interruptions, restarts and such a short race distance, predicting and managing tyre pressure becomes extremely complicated.
This time it went against us, but now we simply need to move forward and focus on tomorrow‘s test.”
More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
Johann Zarco injury update
Following a crash during the second start of Sunday’s Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, French rider Johann Zarco, who was transported to the Hospital Universitari General de Catalunya, sustained injuries to the anterior and posterior cruciate ligament, and to the medial meniscus. He also suffered a small fibula tear in the ankle area.
Zarco will remain overnight under observation and will travel to France on Monday to consult with specialists and assess the next steps in his recovery.
The entire Castrol Honda LCR team wishes Johann Zarco a speedy recovery and will continue to provide updates on his condition.
Quarterley Racing’s Nathan Gouker took the win in Sunday’s MotoAmerica Talent Cup race ahead of Team Roberts’s Kensei Matsudaira and Team Hammer’s Jake Paige.
Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane finished fourth, while Real Steel Honda’s Derek Sanchez completed the top five.
Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg won Sunday’s MotoAmerica Twins Cup race at Barber Motorsports Parl ahead of Karns/TST Industries Racing’s Isaac Woodworth and Speed Demon Racing powered by Ready to Ride’s Logan Cunnison.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin finished fourth, while Ghetto Customs’s Chris Parrish completed the top five.
Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz won the MotoAmerica Superbike race ahead of Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s JD Beach and OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly on Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante finished fourth, while Wrench Motorcycles’s Cameron Petersen completed the top five.
On Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park, Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse’s Darryn Binder won the MotoAmerica Supersport race on his Ducati. Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight’s Kayla Yaakov finished second, 0.192 seconds behind, while M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott completed the podium in third.
Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila’s Josh Herrin finished fourth, with Altus Motorsports’s Maximiliano Gerardo rounding out the top five in fifth place.
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