Joan Mir led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Honda HRC Castrol RC213V on spec Michelin tires, the 2020 MotoGP Champion turned a lap time of 1:39.119 to lead the 24-rider field.
Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:39.141 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Fabio Quartararo, riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1, was third at 1:39.237.
Maverick Viñales finished the session fourth with a 1:39.289 on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta got fifth with a lap time of 1:39.293.
Marc Marquez was 8th on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 with a time of 1:39.340 and his teammate, Francesco Bagnaia is 17th at 1:39.741.
Daniel Holgado was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO Impulse Aspar Team Kalex on the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:41.897 to lead the field of 29 riders.
Senna Agius was the best of the rest with a 1:41.921 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt IntactGP Kalex.
Celestino Vietti was third-fastest with a 1:42.132 on his Beta Tools SpeedRS Team Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 13th with a best time of 1:42.651 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Angel Piqueras led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning, at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Piqueras used his Pirelli-shod FRINSA – MT Helmets MSI KTM to lap the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) track in 1:47.365, which led the field of 26 riders.
Adrian Fernandez was second-best with a time of 1:47.706 on his Leopard Racing Honda.
His teammate, David Almansa, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:47.906.
Scott Redding launched to the top of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Free Practice times at Donington Park for the Hager PBM Ducati team, topping the second session of the day to give him a 0.102s advantage over McAMS Racing Yamaha’s Danny Kent ahead of tomorrow’s opening race.
The times continued to tumble in the afternoon session as the contenders gear up for this weekend’s four race format, with the first coming tomorrow afternoon following a one-stage Bandero Café Shoot Out Qualifying session at Donington Park.
Redding had moved to the top of the times with a string of rapid laps, and although Kent closed down the advantage in a final frantic end to the session, the 2019 champion remained on top.
Reigning champion Kyle Ryde had set the pace in the opening Free Practice session this morning, but despite improving his time from earlier in the day, the Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha rider ended the day third fastest and 0.186s adrift of Redding at the top.
Andrew Irwin fired Honda Racing UK into the top four on his penultimate lap of the session, putting him just ahead of AJN Steelstock Kawasaki’s Christian Iddon, who also climbed the order in the closing stages.
Charlie Nesbitt was 0.013s adrift of Iddon ahead of him to end the day sixth fastest for the MasterMac Honda team with Leon Haslam and Max Cook also within half a second of Redding’s benchmark time to complete the top eight.
Tommy Bridewell moved to ninth on his penultimate lap of the session for Honda Racing UK, with Josh Brookes completing the top ten. The leading 11 riders were covered by just 0.903s as Rory Skinner just missed out on a position in the top ten.
Bradley Ray was 12th fastest with Raceways Yamaha after he was forced to sit out the opening session this morning with a technical problem after completing a single out lap as he prepares to take the fight to Ryde at the top of the standings, with just two points currently between them.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, Free Practice 1 result:
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 1m:27.943s
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +0.211s
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) +0.248s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.318s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +0.528s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.538s
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) +0.601s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.625s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.640s
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +0.832s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, Free Practice 2 result:
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:27.454s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.102s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.186s
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +0.382s
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.428s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +0.441s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.475s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 0.516s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +0.629s
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +0.653s
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
If Fernandez outscores title rivals Virone, Mattei, and Arnauld by 18 points across the two races, he will be crowned 2025 Overall Champion; 16 points would be enough to seal the PRO class.
The penultimate round of the CIV Aprilia Trophy lands at the legendary Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, a circuit etched into WorldSBK history for its fierce battles. Jayden Fernandez arrives in Imola on strong form after an intense training block in Spain alongside close friend and colleague Rossi Attila Moor (Moto2, JuniorGP), sharpening both speed and race craft for the decisive run-in.
Mathematically, the path is clear: gain 18 points more than Virone, Mattei, and Arnauld over the two Imola races to wrap up the Overall title; a 16-point swing secures the PRO crown. Simple on paper—earned on track.
“Look, I know there’s a scenario where I can clinch it this weekend, but I’m not thinking about that,”said Jayden Fernandez. “I’ll approach Imola the same way I always do—stay focused, keep it calm, and improve session by session. Imola is completely new to me, so I also need to learn its secrets quickly. I’m confident that with Team MMR we’ll do a great job.”
Weekend schedule — CET/CEST (UTC+2)
(U.S. conversions in ET/PT)
Friday, Sept 5
• Free Practice — 09:25–09:45 (CE(S)T) → 03:25–03:45 ET / 00:25–00:45 PT.
• Qualifying 1 — 14:30–14:50 (CE(S)T) → 08:30–08:50 ET / 05:30–05:50 PT.
Saturday, Sept 6
• Qualifying 2 — 09:25–09:45 (CE(S)T) → 03:25–03:45 ET / 00:25–00:45 PT.
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A new era begins for Red Bull KTM Tech3 within the most exciting sport on Earth.
Red Bull KTM Tech3 is set to enter a bold new era as a consortium led by motorsport leader Guenther Steiner will acquire full ownership of the MotoGP team, including Moto3™. The new structure is set to take full effect from 2026.
With new owners begins a new era, with Steiner assuming the role of CEO and project partner Richard Coleman becoming Team Principal. Founder and current Team Principal, Hervé Poncharal, will continue to lead Tech3 through the current campaign. He will then transition to a consultant role, nurturing young talent while passing on his invaluable experience in MotoGP. The team will continue to compete as Tech3, fielding KTM machinery as per their current agreements, and retain their long-standing base in Bormes-les-Mimosas, France.
Steiner is best known as the outspoken founding Team Principal of the Haas F1 Team. After starting his career as an engineer in rallying, his motorsport CV has expanded exponentially in the four decades since, including senior roles at Jaguar Racing and Red Bull Racing. Coleman also adds over a decade of world championship-level experience, having worked extensively in touring cars and founded his own sports management consultancy firm.
Guenther Steiner on the left, Hervé Poncharal and Richard Coleman on the right. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team.
Guenther Steiner: “This is a fantastic opportunity. Tech3 is a great team with a huge amount of potential and an impressive legacy. Hervé’s impact on the team and MotoGP itself cannot be overstated, and we’re honoured to take over and keep building on those foundations. We’re excited to become part of the MotoGP paddock and maximise the potential of the team and the sport as it continues to grow, helping to bring it to new audiences.”
Richard Coleman: “We are approaching this project with humility, recognising the incredible talent and expertise that already exists across the MotoGP paddock, but also with ambition. We’re here to compete, not just participate, on every level, with a real passion for the sport. We want to connect with even more fans and show off the best of MotoGP.”
Founded in 1990, Tech3 is one of the MotoGP paddock’s longest-serving teams. Joining the MotoGP class in 2001 after winning the 2000 250cc title, the team has taken 38 MotoGP podiums and won two MotoGP Grand Prix races to date.
Hervé Poncharal:“This is the end of an era, but also the beginning of an exciting one for all of us. I’m very proud of everything we’ve achieved since Tech3 was born, winning MotoGP races and taking so many podiums, as well as what we have built over these decades with all the people we crossed paths with. When Guenther approached me with an interest in the team, it seemed to fall into place as the perfect moment to make this change. I know that Guenther will lead the team with direction, ambition, and integrity – not forgetting that little bit of rock’n’roll spirit it was founded on. Tech3 will be in good hands to help it grow even more in this new era for MotoGP.”
Steiner has been evaluating opportunities in MotoGP for more than two years, driven by a long-standing belief in MotoGP’s strength as a sports entertainment property alongside the potential to evolve Tech3 from a successful racing team into a sports franchise. The mission on arrival is to maximise both – retaining the team’s sporting pedigree whilst beginning a new era at the forefront of fan connection as the sport continues its trajectory of growth. The acquisition transaction will be funded by a group of investors led by IKON Capital.
Carlos Ezpeleta, MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer:“It’s a pleasure to welcome Guenther to MotoGP. We’re in a great moment for the sport, continuing our trajectory of growth, and poised for that to accelerate even more. Tech3’s legacy speaks for itself, as does Hervé’s contribution to the sport, and this new era is set to build on that even further so this is an exciting win-win. Although he will still be around as he transitions into a consultant role from next year, we want to thank Hervé for everything he has achieved and contributed to MotoGP, and give Guenther and Richard a warm welcome to our paddock. We’re excited to work all together.”
Learn to ride your Ducati how it was engineered to be ridden!
On September 15, 2025, Ducati’s DRE Racetrack Academy returns to the legendary Circuit of the Americas—with instruction from ChampSchool instructors.
This premier riding program offers an exclusive opportunity to learn from world-class ChampSchool instructors, including Chris Peris, Robertino Pietri, Eziah Davis, Cody Wyman and Hunter Dunham—current MotoAmerica racers, national champions, and celebrated coaches in the EVO and EVO2 Programs.
The Master Program will be taught by Factory Ducati Riders Kayla Yaakov, Josh Herrin, Cam Peterson, PJ Jacobson,and Roger Hayden.
Whether you choose Racetrack Master, EVO, or EVO2, each course is designed to help you:
Build confidence in every phase of a corner. Refine braking, throttle, and body position with data-backed precision
Unlock the full performance of your Ducati in a controlled track environment.
Levels of Coaching:
Master | Advanced
Maximum of 20 riders, 1 champion instructor per 4 students
Personalized coaching for racers, high-level track riders, or those preparing for competition. On-board video review of lines, body position, and technique
Evo 2 | Intermediate
For riders ready to take performance to the next level
1 instructor per 6 students in groups of 30. Focus on braking, vision, body position, traction, and more.
Evo | Amateur
Ideal for riders beginning their track journey (some prior track experience required) 1 instructor per 8 students in groups of 30. Learn the core techniques that will elevate your riding
The EVO and EVO2 Groups will be taught using the world-class ChampSchool instructors.
What will you learn:
Trail Braking
Visual habits
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Traction studies
Tire and suspension loading
Steering-geometry adjustability
Mental focus tips
Track changes that mimic the real world
Rider-adjustment drills.
Spaces are limited for this exclusive Ducati event. Don’t miss your chance to train at one of the world’s most iconic tracks with championship-winning coaches.
Millville, NJ – Rising road racing talent Ryder Davis will make his MotoAmerica Supersport debut at New Jersey Motorsports Park later this month aboard a Mosites Motorsports Ducati Pittsburgh-backed Yamaha R6.
Davis, who turn 16 September 14th, has already made his mark in the national scene. He is currently leading the national championship with ASRA (American Sportbike Racing Association) and continues to prove himself as one of the sport’s brightest young prospects.
In his most recent outing with ASRA at New Jersey Motorsports Park, Davis posted lap times in the 1:23 range, demonstrating his pace and readiness to step up against the fastest riders in the country.
“I’m really excited to line up in Supersport and see what I can do against some of the best in the nation,” said Davis. “The Mosites Motorsports and Ducati Pittsburgh team have given me an incredible opportunity, and I can’t wait to get to work.”
The MotoAmerica Supersport round at New Jersey Motorsports Park is set for September 27–29, 2025, and Davis will look to continue building momentum as he transitions onto the professional stage.
Can Oncu topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros YZF R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Turkish rider lapped the 2.74-mile (4.41 km) course in 1:39.442 to top the field of 33 riders and earn pole position.
Stefano Manzi was the best of the rest with a 1:39.663 on his Pata Ten Kate Yamaha YZF R9, and French sensation Lucas Mahias earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:39.836 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF R9.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise of France was 14th with a 1:40.517 on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.
Oncu earns third WorldSSP pole position in 2025, beating out Manzi and Mahias at Magny-Cours. French Round fireworks have been set off on Friday as the WorldSSP grid battle for track position in the races to come.
France’s Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours hosts the return of FIM Supersport World Championship action after the month-long summer vacation. Breaking the ice, the WorldSSP field erupted onto the circuit for their Tissot Superpole session. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) earned pole position, followed by Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) and Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA). The session was halted just before time expired by a red flag caused by Mattia Volpi’s (Motozoo ME Air Racing) bike suffering a tech issue. With two minutes to go, riders returned to the track in a chaotic dash to the finish.
ONCU MAKES IT THREE: Third pole position of the Turk’s 2025 season.
Closing out Friday afternoon as the final event of the weekend’s opening day, WorldSSP’s Superpole session saw Can Oncu top the session. With less than 10 minutes left in the event, Oncu set a trailblazing 1’39.442s lap for his third pole position of 2025 so far with a margin of +0.221s. Title leader Stefano Manzi finished P2 in the session, his 1’39.663s lap landing him his third front row qualification of the season. Representing France in his home round, Lucas Mahias did well to earn a third-place finish, his 1’39.836s time earning him a front row spot on Saturday.
BENDSNEYDER BACK IN BUSINESS: The Dutchman claims a second-row spot
Clocking in at 1’39.891s, Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) will lead the second row on Saturday in Race 1; his P4 will come as a welcome Superpole improvement after his P18 qualification last round. Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) made a late charge up the grid to jump into a front row spot before the red flag. He went on to finish P5 thanks to his best lap time of 1’40.085s. Federico Caricasulo (D34G WorldSSP Racing Team) finished as the top Ducati on the session, his 1’40.154s time earning him P6.
NO MAHENDRA NO PROBLEM: Alberto Surra performed well in his replacement ride Superpole, earning P7
Replacing the injured Aldi Mahendra (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team), Alberto Surra’s (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) 1’40.180 placed him P7, setting him up to lead the third row despite being just 0.005s faster than the rider behind him. In P8, Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) snagged a top ten spot late in the session, his 1’49.185s effort beat out Corentin Perolari (Honda Racing World Supersport) and Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) to fill out the top ten positions on the timesheets. However, Oettl was given a three-place grid penalty for slow riding and disturbing another rider during Superpole, demoting him to 13th on the Race 1 grid. Booth-Amos stepped up his game as the session progressed, leaping up the order after languishing low on the timesheets most of the session.
Nicolò Bulega led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his Aruba.It Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.74-mile (4.41 km) track in 1:35.428 to lead the field of 23 riders.
Sam Lowes was second-best with a 1:35.828 on his ELF Marc VDS Ducati Panigale V4R.
Andrea Locatelli was third with a 1:35.842 on his Pata Maxus Yamaha YZF R1.
2024 WorldSuperbike Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu finished the session fourth with a lap time of 1:35.860 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.
Danilo Petrucci, riding his Barni Spark Racing Ducati Panigale V4R, was fifth with a time of 1:36.103.
American Garrett Gerloff was 13th with a time of 1:36.713 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Bulega leaves it late to take P1 ahead of Sam Lowes, Razgatlioglu fourth. The Italian rider was fastest in FP2 to claim top spot after the opening day in France, while title rival Razgatlioglu finished P4.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) claimed top spot for Friday’s action at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, finishing four tenths clear of nearest rival Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team). Title rival Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) had looked like he would end the day in P1 but lost three places as FP2 came to a close at the French Round.
BULEGA ON TOP: #11 leads Sam Lowes in the combined classification
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) put in a late lap to steal top spot away from title rival Razgatlioglu on the opening day of action in France. ‘Bulegas’ set a 1’35.428s, quicker than the existing pole lap record, as he finished exactly four tenths clear of Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) in second place, while Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished in fifth as he looks to strengthen his grip on third in the World Championship standings. One of his rivals, Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), was ninth with a 1’36.512s, just over a second behind teammate Bulega, while rookie Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) was 12th. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) was 15th on Friday after setting a 1’36.940s but he didn’t have the Friday he would’ve wanted. Lots of setup changes on the front end of his Panigale V4R machine meant he didn’t get a long run in, before a crash at Turn 13 towards the end of FP2. Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) was 18th with Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) 19th.
RAZGATLIOGLU IN FOURTH: ‘El Turco’ tops FP1 but falls to P4 in FP2
It had looked like Razgatlioglu would top both sessions on Friday but he fell down to fourth in the closing stages, and he was unable to improve on his 1’35.680s as he finished P4; 0.432s down on Bulega’s time. Teammate Michael van der Mark narrowly missed out on a spot in the top ten as he finished in 11th with a 1’36.633s.
YAMAHA IN THE TOP THREE: Locatelli claims third, Rea seventh
Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) led Yamaha’s charge on the opening day of the action for the French Round, claiming third place with a time of 1’35.842s, just 0.014s away from P2 and just over four tenths from P1. Teammate Jonathan Rea put himself inside the top seven with a 1’36.196s, while three riders on the Yamaha R1 were inside the top ten. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) secured P10 with a 1’36.542s. Dominique Aegerter was just two tenths away from his teammate but found himself down in 14th place, two places ahead of Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team). The Turkish rider’s teammate, Michael Rinaldi, was 20th.
BIMOTA SHOW POTENTIAL: Alex Lowes in the top six
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) ensured four manufacturers were in the top six as he finished in sixth with a 1’36.172s, 0.744s down on the pace set by Bulega. Teammate Axel Bassani will hope he can move up the order on Saturday after finishing down in 17th place with a 1’37.041s, around nine tenths down on the #22.
STRONG DAY FOR VIERGE: top four in FP1, eighth in FP2 despite crash
Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) had a mixed Friday, after claiming P4 in FP1 but crashing in the early stages of Free Practice 2. He was able to return to the track after the crash to claim eighth overall. His teammate for this weekend, Sergio Garcia, had an electrical issue in FP1 which disrupted his running as he got up to speed on the CBR1000RR-R machine. Honda introduced a concession from France, running with a 0.5kg/h fuel flow rate compared to the prescribed rate. Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) finished in 21st, one place ahead of Garcia, while the #53’s teammate, Zaqhwan Zaidi (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team), completed the WorldSBK field.
GERLOFF AIMING TO MOVE FORWARD: 13th on Day 1 for the Texan
Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) has often enjoyed strong performances at Magny-Cours and he showed decent speed on Friday. He was inside the top ten throughout the majority of both sessions although he dropped down to 13th at the end of FP2 after posting a 1’36.713s-
The top six from Friday at Magny-Cours, full results here:
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’35.428s
2. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.400s
3. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.414s
4. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.432s
5. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.675s
6. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.744s
Joan Mir led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Honda HRC Castrol RC213V on spec Michelin tires, the 2020 MotoGP Champion turned a lap time of 1:39.119 to lead the 24-rider field.
Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:39.141 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Fabio Quartararo, riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1, was third at 1:39.237.
Maverick Viñales finished the session fourth with a 1:39.289 on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta got fifth with a lap time of 1:39.293.
Marc Marquez was 8th on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 with a time of 1:39.340 and his teammate, Francesco Bagnaia is 17th at 1:39.741.
Daniel Holgado (27) at Barcelona. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Daniel Holgado was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO Impulse Aspar Team Kalex on the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:41.897 to lead the field of 29 riders.
Senna Agius was the best of the rest with a 1:41.921 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt IntactGP Kalex.
Celestino Vietti was third-fastest with a 1:42.132 on his Beta Tools SpeedRS Team Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 13th with a best time of 1:42.651 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Angel Piqueras led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning, at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Piqueras used his Pirelli-shod FRINSA – MT Helmets MSI KTM to lap the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) track in 1:47.365, which led the field of 26 riders.
Adrian Fernandez was second-best with a time of 1:47.706 on his Leopard Racing Honda.
His teammate, David Almansa, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:47.906.
Scott Redding (4) at Donington Park. Photo courtesy BSB.
Scott Redding launched to the top of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Free Practice times at Donington Park for the Hager PBM Ducati team, topping the second session of the day to give him a 0.102s advantage over McAMS Racing Yamaha’s Danny Kent ahead of tomorrow’s opening race.
The times continued to tumble in the afternoon session as the contenders gear up for this weekend’s four race format, with the first coming tomorrow afternoon following a one-stage Bandero Café Shoot Out Qualifying session at Donington Park.
Redding had moved to the top of the times with a string of rapid laps, and although Kent closed down the advantage in a final frantic end to the session, the 2019 champion remained on top.
Reigning champion Kyle Ryde had set the pace in the opening Free Practice session this morning, but despite improving his time from earlier in the day, the Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha rider ended the day third fastest and 0.186s adrift of Redding at the top.
Andrew Irwin fired Honda Racing UK into the top four on his penultimate lap of the session, putting him just ahead of AJN Steelstock Kawasaki’s Christian Iddon, who also climbed the order in the closing stages.
Charlie Nesbitt was 0.013s adrift of Iddon ahead of him to end the day sixth fastest for the MasterMac Honda team with Leon Haslam and Max Cook also within half a second of Redding’s benchmark time to complete the top eight.
Tommy Bridewell moved to ninth on his penultimate lap of the session for Honda Racing UK, with Josh Brookes completing the top ten. The leading 11 riders were covered by just 0.903s as Rory Skinner just missed out on a position in the top ten.
Bradley Ray was 12th fastest with Raceways Yamaha after he was forced to sit out the opening session this morning with a technical problem after completing a single out lap as he prepares to take the fight to Ryde at the top of the standings, with just two points currently between them.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, Free Practice 1 result:
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 1m:27.943s
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +0.211s
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) +0.248s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.318s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +0.528s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.538s
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) +0.601s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.625s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.640s
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +0.832s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, Free Practice 2 result:
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:27.454s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.102s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.186s
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +0.382s
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.428s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +0.441s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.475s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 0.516s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +0.629s
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +0.653s
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
If Fernandez outscores title rivals Virone, Mattei, and Arnauld by 18 points across the two races, he will be crowned 2025 Overall Champion; 16 points would be enough to seal the PRO class.
The penultimate round of the CIV Aprilia Trophy lands at the legendary Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, a circuit etched into WorldSBK history for its fierce battles. Jayden Fernandez arrives in Imola on strong form after an intense training block in Spain alongside close friend and colleague Rossi Attila Moor (Moto2, JuniorGP), sharpening both speed and race craft for the decisive run-in.
Mathematically, the path is clear: gain 18 points more than Virone, Mattei, and Arnauld over the two Imola races to wrap up the Overall title; a 16-point swing secures the PRO crown. Simple on paper—earned on track.
“Look, I know there’s a scenario where I can clinch it this weekend, but I’m not thinking about that,”said Jayden Fernandez. “I’ll approach Imola the same way I always do—stay focused, keep it calm, and improve session by session. Imola is completely new to me, so I also need to learn its secrets quickly. I’m confident that with Team MMR we’ll do a great job.”
Weekend schedule — CET/CEST (UTC+2)
(U.S. conversions in ET/PT)
Friday, Sept 5
• Free Practice — 09:25–09:45 (CE(S)T) → 03:25–03:45 ET / 00:25–00:45 PT.
• Qualifying 1 — 14:30–14:50 (CE(S)T) → 08:30–08:50 ET / 05:30–05:50 PT.
Saturday, Sept 6
• Qualifying 2 — 09:25–09:45 (CE(S)T) → 03:25–03:45 ET / 00:25–00:45 PT.
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Guenther Steiner on the left and Hervé Poncharal on the right. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team.
A new era begins for Red Bull KTM Tech3 within the most exciting sport on Earth.
Red Bull KTM Tech3 is set to enter a bold new era as a consortium led by motorsport leader Guenther Steiner will acquire full ownership of the MotoGP team, including Moto3™. The new structure is set to take full effect from 2026.
With new owners begins a new era, with Steiner assuming the role of CEO and project partner Richard Coleman becoming Team Principal. Founder and current Team Principal, Hervé Poncharal, will continue to lead Tech3 through the current campaign. He will then transition to a consultant role, nurturing young talent while passing on his invaluable experience in MotoGP. The team will continue to compete as Tech3, fielding KTM machinery as per their current agreements, and retain their long-standing base in Bormes-les-Mimosas, France.
Steiner is best known as the outspoken founding Team Principal of the Haas F1 Team. After starting his career as an engineer in rallying, his motorsport CV has expanded exponentially in the four decades since, including senior roles at Jaguar Racing and Red Bull Racing. Coleman also adds over a decade of world championship-level experience, having worked extensively in touring cars and founded his own sports management consultancy firm.
Guenther Steiner on the left, Hervé Poncharal and Richard Coleman on the right. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team.
Guenther Steiner: “This is a fantastic opportunity. Tech3 is a great team with a huge amount of potential and an impressive legacy. Hervé’s impact on the team and MotoGP itself cannot be overstated, and we’re honoured to take over and keep building on those foundations. We’re excited to become part of the MotoGP paddock and maximise the potential of the team and the sport as it continues to grow, helping to bring it to new audiences.”
Richard Coleman: “We are approaching this project with humility, recognising the incredible talent and expertise that already exists across the MotoGP paddock, but also with ambition. We’re here to compete, not just participate, on every level, with a real passion for the sport. We want to connect with even more fans and show off the best of MotoGP.”
Founded in 1990, Tech3 is one of the MotoGP paddock’s longest-serving teams. Joining the MotoGP class in 2001 after winning the 2000 250cc title, the team has taken 38 MotoGP podiums and won two MotoGP Grand Prix races to date.
Hervé Poncharal:“This is the end of an era, but also the beginning of an exciting one for all of us. I’m very proud of everything we’ve achieved since Tech3 was born, winning MotoGP races and taking so many podiums, as well as what we have built over these decades with all the people we crossed paths with. When Guenther approached me with an interest in the team, it seemed to fall into place as the perfect moment to make this change. I know that Guenther will lead the team with direction, ambition, and integrity – not forgetting that little bit of rock’n’roll spirit it was founded on. Tech3 will be in good hands to help it grow even more in this new era for MotoGP.”
Steiner has been evaluating opportunities in MotoGP for more than two years, driven by a long-standing belief in MotoGP’s strength as a sports entertainment property alongside the potential to evolve Tech3 from a successful racing team into a sports franchise. The mission on arrival is to maximise both – retaining the team’s sporting pedigree whilst beginning a new era at the forefront of fan connection as the sport continues its trajectory of growth. The acquisition transaction will be funded by a group of investors led by IKON Capital.
Carlos Ezpeleta, MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer:“It’s a pleasure to welcome Guenther to MotoGP. We’re in a great moment for the sport, continuing our trajectory of growth, and poised for that to accelerate even more. Tech3’s legacy speaks for itself, as does Hervé’s contribution to the sport, and this new era is set to build on that even further so this is an exciting win-win. Although he will still be around as he transitions into a consultant role from next year, we want to thank Hervé for everything he has achieved and contributed to MotoGP, and give Guenther and Richard a warm welcome to our paddock. We’re excited to work all together.”
Ducati Ride Experience 2025 - Circuit of The Americas. Photo courtesy Factory Motorcycle Training.
Learn to ride your Ducati how it was engineered to be ridden!
On September 15, 2025, Ducati’s DRE Racetrack Academy returns to the legendary Circuit of the Americas—with instruction from ChampSchool instructors.
This premier riding program offers an exclusive opportunity to learn from world-class ChampSchool instructors, including Chris Peris, Robertino Pietri, Eziah Davis, Cody Wyman and Hunter Dunham—current MotoAmerica racers, national champions, and celebrated coaches in the EVO and EVO2 Programs.
The Master Program will be taught by Factory Ducati Riders Kayla Yaakov, Josh Herrin, Cam Peterson, PJ Jacobson,and Roger Hayden.
Whether you choose Racetrack Master, EVO, or EVO2, each course is designed to help you:
Build confidence in every phase of a corner. Refine braking, throttle, and body position with data-backed precision
Unlock the full performance of your Ducati in a controlled track environment.
Levels of Coaching:
Master | Advanced
Maximum of 20 riders, 1 champion instructor per 4 students
Personalized coaching for racers, high-level track riders, or those preparing for competition. On-board video review of lines, body position, and technique
Evo 2 | Intermediate
For riders ready to take performance to the next level
1 instructor per 6 students in groups of 30. Focus on braking, vision, body position, traction, and more.
Evo | Amateur
Ideal for riders beginning their track journey (some prior track experience required) 1 instructor per 8 students in groups of 30. Learn the core techniques that will elevate your riding
The EVO and EVO2 Groups will be taught using the world-class ChampSchool instructors.
What will you learn:
Trail Braking
Visual habits
Champions’ approaches to consistency
Traction studies
Tire and suspension loading
Steering-geometry adjustability
Mental focus tips
Track changes that mimic the real world
Rider-adjustment drills.
Spaces are limited for this exclusive Ducati event. Don’t miss your chance to train at one of the world’s most iconic tracks with championship-winning coaches.
Ryder Davis (5). Photo by David Vae Vang / courtesy Casey Davis.
Millville, NJ – Rising road racing talent Ryder Davis will make his MotoAmerica Supersport debut at New Jersey Motorsports Park later this month aboard a Mosites Motorsports Ducati Pittsburgh-backed Yamaha R6.
Davis, who turn 16 September 14th, has already made his mark in the national scene. He is currently leading the national championship with ASRA (American Sportbike Racing Association) and continues to prove himself as one of the sport’s brightest young prospects.
In his most recent outing with ASRA at New Jersey Motorsports Park, Davis posted lap times in the 1:23 range, demonstrating his pace and readiness to step up against the fastest riders in the country.
“I’m really excited to line up in Supersport and see what I can do against some of the best in the nation,” said Davis. “The Mosites Motorsports and Ducati Pittsburgh team have given me an incredible opportunity, and I can’t wait to get to work.”
The MotoAmerica Supersport round at New Jersey Motorsports Park is set for September 27–29, 2025, and Davis will look to continue building momentum as he transitions onto the professional stage.
Can Oncu (61) at Magny-Cours. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Can Oncu topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros YZF R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Turkish rider lapped the 2.74-mile (4.41 km) course in 1:39.442 to top the field of 33 riders and earn pole position.
Stefano Manzi was the best of the rest with a 1:39.663 on his Pata Ten Kate Yamaha YZF R9, and French sensation Lucas Mahias earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:39.836 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF R9.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise of France was 14th with a 1:40.517 on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.
Oncu earns third WorldSSP pole position in 2025, beating out Manzi and Mahias at Magny-Cours. French Round fireworks have been set off on Friday as the WorldSSP grid battle for track position in the races to come.
France’s Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours hosts the return of FIM Supersport World Championship action after the month-long summer vacation. Breaking the ice, the WorldSSP field erupted onto the circuit for their Tissot Superpole session. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) earned pole position, followed by Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) and Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA). The session was halted just before time expired by a red flag caused by Mattia Volpi’s (Motozoo ME Air Racing) bike suffering a tech issue. With two minutes to go, riders returned to the track in a chaotic dash to the finish.
ONCU MAKES IT THREE: Third pole position of the Turk’s 2025 season.
Closing out Friday afternoon as the final event of the weekend’s opening day, WorldSSP’s Superpole session saw Can Oncu top the session. With less than 10 minutes left in the event, Oncu set a trailblazing 1’39.442s lap for his third pole position of 2025 so far with a margin of +0.221s. Title leader Stefano Manzi finished P2 in the session, his 1’39.663s lap landing him his third front row qualification of the season. Representing France in his home round, Lucas Mahias did well to earn a third-place finish, his 1’39.836s time earning him a front row spot on Saturday.
BENDSNEYDER BACK IN BUSINESS: The Dutchman claims a second-row spot
Clocking in at 1’39.891s, Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) will lead the second row on Saturday in Race 1; his P4 will come as a welcome Superpole improvement after his P18 qualification last round. Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) made a late charge up the grid to jump into a front row spot before the red flag. He went on to finish P5 thanks to his best lap time of 1’40.085s. Federico Caricasulo (D34G WorldSSP Racing Team) finished as the top Ducati on the session, his 1’40.154s time earning him P6.
NO MAHENDRA NO PROBLEM: Alberto Surra performed well in his replacement ride Superpole, earning P7
Replacing the injured Aldi Mahendra (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team), Alberto Surra’s (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) 1’40.180 placed him P7, setting him up to lead the third row despite being just 0.005s faster than the rider behind him. In P8, Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) snagged a top ten spot late in the session, his 1’49.185s effort beat out Corentin Perolari (Honda Racing World Supersport) and Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) to fill out the top ten positions on the timesheets. However, Oettl was given a three-place grid penalty for slow riding and disturbing another rider during Superpole, demoting him to 13th on the Race 1 grid. Booth-Amos stepped up his game as the session progressed, leaping up the order after languishing low on the timesheets most of the session.
Nicolo Bulega (11) at Magny-Cours. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Nicolò Bulega led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his Aruba.It Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.74-mile (4.41 km) track in 1:35.428 to lead the field of 23 riders.
Sam Lowes was second-best with a 1:35.828 on his ELF Marc VDS Ducati Panigale V4R.
Andrea Locatelli was third with a 1:35.842 on his Pata Maxus Yamaha YZF R1.
2024 WorldSuperbike Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu finished the session fourth with a lap time of 1:35.860 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.
Danilo Petrucci, riding his Barni Spark Racing Ducati Panigale V4R, was fifth with a time of 1:36.103.
American Garrett Gerloff was 13th with a time of 1:36.713 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Bulega leaves it late to take P1 ahead of Sam Lowes, Razgatlioglu fourth. The Italian rider was fastest in FP2 to claim top spot after the opening day in France, while title rival Razgatlioglu finished P4.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) claimed top spot for Friday’s action at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, finishing four tenths clear of nearest rival Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team). Title rival Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) had looked like he would end the day in P1 but lost three places as FP2 came to a close at the French Round.
BULEGA ON TOP: #11 leads Sam Lowes in the combined classification
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) put in a late lap to steal top spot away from title rival Razgatlioglu on the opening day of action in France. ‘Bulegas’ set a 1’35.428s, quicker than the existing pole lap record, as he finished exactly four tenths clear of Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) in second place, while Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished in fifth as he looks to strengthen his grip on third in the World Championship standings. One of his rivals, Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), was ninth with a 1’36.512s, just over a second behind teammate Bulega, while rookie Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) was 12th. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) was 15th on Friday after setting a 1’36.940s but he didn’t have the Friday he would’ve wanted. Lots of setup changes on the front end of his Panigale V4R machine meant he didn’t get a long run in, before a crash at Turn 13 towards the end of FP2. Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) was 18th with Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) 19th.
RAZGATLIOGLU IN FOURTH: ‘El Turco’ tops FP1 but falls to P4 in FP2
It had looked like Razgatlioglu would top both sessions on Friday but he fell down to fourth in the closing stages, and he was unable to improve on his 1’35.680s as he finished P4; 0.432s down on Bulega’s time. Teammate Michael van der Mark narrowly missed out on a spot in the top ten as he finished in 11th with a 1’36.633s.
YAMAHA IN THE TOP THREE: Locatelli claims third, Rea seventh
Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) led Yamaha’s charge on the opening day of the action for the French Round, claiming third place with a time of 1’35.842s, just 0.014s away from P2 and just over four tenths from P1. Teammate Jonathan Rea put himself inside the top seven with a 1’36.196s, while three riders on the Yamaha R1 were inside the top ten. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) secured P10 with a 1’36.542s. Dominique Aegerter was just two tenths away from his teammate but found himself down in 14th place, two places ahead of Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team). The Turkish rider’s teammate, Michael Rinaldi, was 20th.
BIMOTA SHOW POTENTIAL: Alex Lowes in the top six
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) ensured four manufacturers were in the top six as he finished in sixth with a 1’36.172s, 0.744s down on the pace set by Bulega. Teammate Axel Bassani will hope he can move up the order on Saturday after finishing down in 17th place with a 1’37.041s, around nine tenths down on the #22.
STRONG DAY FOR VIERGE: top four in FP1, eighth in FP2 despite crash
Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) had a mixed Friday, after claiming P4 in FP1 but crashing in the early stages of Free Practice 2. He was able to return to the track after the crash to claim eighth overall. His teammate for this weekend, Sergio Garcia, had an electrical issue in FP1 which disrupted his running as he got up to speed on the CBR1000RR-R machine. Honda introduced a concession from France, running with a 0.5kg/h fuel flow rate compared to the prescribed rate. Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) finished in 21st, one place ahead of Garcia, while the #53’s teammate, Zaqhwan Zaidi (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team), completed the WorldSBK field.
GERLOFF AIMING TO MOVE FORWARD: 13th on Day 1 for the Texan
Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) has often enjoyed strong performances at Magny-Cours and he showed decent speed on Friday. He was inside the top ten throughout the majority of both sessions although he dropped down to 13th at the end of FP2 after posting a 1’36.713s-
The top six from Friday at Magny-Cours, full results here:
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’35.428s
2. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.400s
3. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.414s
4. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.432s
5. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.675s
6. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.744s
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