MotoGP teams view the flowing, fast and brutal-on-tires Phillip Island circuit as an outlier on the calendar, and 2025 demonstrated that its reputation is well earned.
This year is the third successive Australian MotoGP won by an independent team. Trackhouse Racing Aprilia’s Raul Fernandez won his first MotoGP Grand Prix race in a clean runaway from the field in 2025; the nine-time Grand Prix World Champion, Marc Marquez won at the circuit in 2024 on a 2023 Ducati Desmosedici fielded by Gresini Racing; and Johann Zarco won on the Prima Pramac Ducati in 2023, coming out on top of a last-lap scrum as riders tried to nurse their machines home on completely shagged tires.
In addition, Marc Marquez also holds the race record for 27 laps of Phillip Island: 39:47.702, set on the year-old GP23 in the 2024 race.
Weather always seems to play a role at Phillip Island. Races have been moved around on the weekend in prior years due to rain and wind, and this year saw the second-coldest track temperatures (21 degrees Celsius or 69.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in the modern MotoGP era.
More, from Michael Esdaile:
Marco Bezzecchi (72). Photo courtesy MotoGP.com.
Marco Bezzecchi’s unfortunate encounter with a gull during the MotoGP Sprint race on Saturday at Phillip Island is only the latest motorcycle-bird collision at the circuit. While Andrea Iannone hitting a sea gull with his head is perhaps the best well-known incident, there have been several others at the track.
Many years ago, Kawasaki was testing its ZX7R Superbike at Phillip Island. Aaron Slight was behind Australian Marty Craggill when there was an explosion of feathers – and Craggill fell off – in a straight line. Slight braked to a stop, laid his factory Kawasaki down on the grass and ran to Craggill, who was screaming “I’ve lost me arm, I’ve lost me arm.” Aaron could see that Craggill’s right hand was on his left shoulder, so he grabbed the Aussie by the right thumb and swung his arm back around into Craggill’s view. Then the ambulance arrived.
Rob Phillis wanted to get his shotgun and go cull some of the Cape Barren Geese. Adult Cape Barren geese are large birds, typically measuring 30–39 inches long and weighing between 8–11 lbs. At a rider’s briefing some years later, the riders were asked for input and Phillis said: “what are you going to do about these Cape Barren Geese?” “Oh well Robbie, they are protected,” came the reply. “What about us riders!” Phillis barked back.
Phillis once had a seagull beak embedded in the web between two fingers. He arrived back at the pit lane complaining of a “sore hand”. Peter Doyle (Kawasaki team manager) took a look then grabbed a pair of needle-nose pliers and extracted the seagull beak.
Take two! Ryde reigns to become first champion to celebrate title defence since 2017.
Kyle Ryde became the first rider since 2017 to celebrate back-to-back Bennetts British Superbike Championship titles, following a final day decider on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit.
The reigning champion ultimately sealed the 2025 title for Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha by 20 points from Bradley Ray following yet another Bennetts BSB title fight which went down to the last race of the year.
Ryde entered Sunday with a 27-point advantage over his Raceways Yamaha rival Ray, but immediately set about re-extending his lead in the penultimate race of the season. Ryde came out on top of an intense battle with Ray as the duo finished second and third in a reversal of Saturday’s result.
This meant that Ryde lined up on the grid for the final race of the season 30 points clear, and leaving Ray needing a top-two result for any chance at all of stealing the #1 plate.
Just before the final encounter, rain began to fall, presenting the title rivals with an added challenge. Ray moved into the lead early on but slipped behind Danny Kent who was on his way to victory for McAMS Racing Yamaha. Ray then lost his all-important place in the top-two to Charlie Nesbitt, but a crash for the latter gave the 2022 champion’s title hopes a lifeline.
With Ray riding to second, Ryde just needed to manage the points gap. Ryde rode calmly to an extraordinary 60th straight finish in Bennetts BSB, crossing the line sixth and in doing so secure a second consecutive crown.
Ryde takes the title following a season of two halves after Ray dominated the early stages of the year and moved 52 points clear at one point. Ryde worked tirelessly to close the margin in the final months of the season however, achieving a hard-earned lead as the season entered its Showdown phase.
Leon Haslam ended the season third, even though his campaign ended in dramatic fashion when he crashed in today’s first race. He was followed in the final standings by Scott Redding who only contested a partial campaign with Hager PBM Ducati, but who won the second to last race of the year before coming home fifth in the finale to come an impressive fourth.
Tommy Bridewell rounded out the championship top-five after riding to third in the last race with Honda Racing UK.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 2 result:
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati)
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.306s
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.357s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +1.433s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +2.588s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +3.901s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +8.573s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +9.290s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) +10.566s
Luke Hedger (Whitecliffe CDH Racing Honda) +10.630s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 3 result:
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha)
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +1.300s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +5.619s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) +9.714s
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) +10.976s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +15.501s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +15.579s
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) +16.115s
Billy McConnell (C&L Fairburn Properties/Look Forward Racing) +19.502s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +22.100s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 522
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) 502
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) 362
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 329.5
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 317
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 298
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) 292
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 272
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 270
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) 252
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
KYLE RYDE – NITROUS COMPETITIONS RACING YAMAHA
“I’m super happy to get another Bennetts BSB championship title under my belt. The feeling is incredible! I only got emotional when I saw Mum and Dad. I could see how much it meant to them. They’ve put in so much time, money, and effort just to get my first one, so to bring home a second title is the cherry on top. This one’s a massive bonus, and any more we get from here are just extra blessings!
“The race itself was tough, even with a 30-point lead, anything could’ve happened out there. Conditions were sketchy, no knee slider, slippery track, riders going down all around, but I stayed calm and trusted my pace. Once Dad waved the pit board and I saw the gap, I could finally breathe.
“Massive thanks to my family, sponsors, and everyone who has backed me from day one. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together. Now it’s time for a holiday before we go again!”
More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Aprilia Racing confirms status as most successful European manufacturer of all time: Raúl Fernández of Trackhouse MotoGP Team claims win number 300.
Sunday’s race at Australia’s Phillip Island circuit turned into a milestone moment for Aprilia Racing.
Marco Bezzecchi delivered a superb display of maturity and control during the long race. Serving two long lap penalties for the incident in Indonesia, the Italian rider put together an intelligent performance. Starting from second on the grid, he immediately took the lead at turn one and built a small gap over his pursuers. After serving both penalties, he returned to the track in sixth place and staged a spectacular recovery to finish third on the podium. It was Bezzecchi’s twelfth podium of the season, including victory at Silverstone and sprint wins in Australia, Mandalika and Misano.
Standing in for Jorge Martín, Lorenzo Savadori put in a strong performance, finishing sixteenth despite not being fully fit after his Q1 crash.
Completing a historic Sunday, Raúl Fernández of the Trackhouse MotoGP Team secured his first MotoGP victory and Aprilia Racing’s 300th win.
Marco Bezzecchi in parc fermé at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: “I’m really pleased because I managed the race very well and started strongly. I had planned a strategy in my head: to get in front, build a small gap, and then take the two long laps without losing too many positions, and I managed to do exactly that. I thought I’d be able to finish no better than fourth, but when I saw I was closing in, I didn’t ease off until the end. Much of the credit goes to my team, because the strategy we devised, both for tyre management and for serving the penalties, was largely down to their work.”
Lorenzo Savadori at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Lorenzo Savadori: “It was a very tough race physically. I wasn’t in the best shape, but we still managed to finish at a good pace. Unfortunately, Saturday’s crash, caused by Binder’s manoeuvre, set back our weekend’s work and also left me feeling sore physically. I’m happy for Aprilia – it’s been a great weekend and the team has achieved its 300th victory. I am very proud to be part of this project.”
Massimo Rivola: “The three-hundredth win for Aprilia Racing, the most successful European manufacturer, speaks volumes about the history of this brand. It’s a tremendous source of pride, and credit goes to everyone who works and contributes at Noale. Reaching this milestone at a circuit like this – fast and for great riders – and doing so with the Trackhouse MotoGP Team and with Raúl, who has been riding the Aprilia for several years, is a remarkable achievement. Congratulations to all of them. Marco today did something that will go down in the annals of motorcycle racing – a truly perfect race. A test of maturity passed with flying colours. He faced an especially tough challenge, not only due to the race itself, but also as a consequence of the mistake made in Indonesia. We couldn’t be happier with this rider, this team and this brand.”
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More from a press release issued by Gresini Racing:
Alex misses out on podium finish, Fermin held back while on top of his game.
Raceday – AustralianGP
4th – ALEX MARQUEZ #73
14th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
World Championship Standings
2nd – ALEX MARQUEZ #73 (379 points)
8th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54 (183 points)
Alex Marquez (73) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team.
Alex Marquez: “I gave it all. It wasn’t an easy weekend, especially after yesterday’s two crashes. We managed to bring home some important points and that’s good. We’re going to Malaysia with a good margin; I love the track and we’ll try to seal our championship position there, with no pressure as there are still three events left.”
Fermin Aldeguer (54) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team.
Fermin Aldeguer:“We had a technical problem halfway through the race. It’s a pity because it could have been a great weekend, but this issue stopped us in what was our best moment. We were lapping as fast as the frontrunners and we could have ended up close to them, but these things happen and now we’re heading to Malaysia knowing we have the speed.”
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More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Solid sixth for determined Marini to cap off Australian GP.
Luca Marini had his mettle tested across the entire 27-laps of race day in Phillip Island, the Italian narrowly missing out on fifth place after a late charge. Mir tumbled from a top ten challenge.
Delayed an hour, the Australian GP avoided the worst of the day’s wind and saw the main event go ahead without any further delay or incident. With some cloud cover overhead, conditions remained as they had been for much of the weekend in Phillip Island.
Aggressive from the start, Luca Marini made sure to attack Pol Espargaro early to try and avoid a repeat of their intense battle on Saturday. Besting him after a few laps, Marini focused on staying with a fast-recovering Bezzecchi and breaking free of the chasing group. Matching the times of the leaders, the #10 rapidly closed down Acosta in the final five laps and missed taking fifth place from him by the narrowest of margins – just 0.040s at the line.
Sixth place is Marini’s 11th top ten result of the season and continues a clear trend of further improvement post-Misano Test. The result moves Marini to within just eight points of Zarco as the pair contest top Honda honours and a potential top ten spot in the World Championship.
Joan Mir’s race came to a premature end when he fell from 12th place on lap 10 at Turn 10. Unharmed, it was an unfortunate result as the #36 and the Honda HRC RC213V clearly had the pace for the top ten at full distance.
A quick hop, skip and a jump for the Honda HRC Castrol team as they head to the Sepang International Circuit for Round 20 of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship. Having started the season there with testing, the Malaysian GP is always a good chance to benchmark the improvements made over the year.
Luca Marini (10) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Luca Marini – sixth:“A tough race but it makes our finish more rewarding. A decent amount of points but a lot of good work by the team and Honda HRC over the weekend, it’s important to work like this every weekend. This weekend we couldn’t turn the bike like we needed to at a faster circuit like Phillip Island, it’s something to work on in future development. The target is to finish ahead of Zarco in the championship, and we have been closing him down with each race. We head to Malaysia with a lot of motivation, staying positive and believing in our potential that we have shown. There is still more potential to unlock in our overall package, we’ve made a good step but we need to keep working.”
Joan Mir (36) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Joan Mir – DNF:“From lap one something felt strange, and I was not able to overtake and ride as I really wanted. Still, we could make up some positions, and I think there was a lot more potential today. We had something on the front tyre with the temperature, which is really critical with these bikes. Obviously, I am not happy with how our weekend went, we knew that it would be a harder weekend, but we were aiming to come away with something more. Now for Malaysia where we aim to get back into the groove we’ve had the last races.”
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More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Rins’ Solid Phillip Island Race Pace Earns Him P7, Quartararo Salvages P11.
An overcast Sunday at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit set the scene for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Race. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Álex Rins enjoyed battling with rivals to take 7th place. Fabio Quartararo didn’t find the race pace he was looking for and finished the 27-lap contest in 11th position.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Álex Rins made up for a challenging start in today’s Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Race by charging from P11 to P7 in the latter stages of the 27-lap Race. Starting from pole, Fabio Quartararo was briefly in contention for a podium finish but struggled to defend his position and ultimately held P11 across the finish line.
Rins started from P11 and held 12th at the end of the first lap. He was back in 11th when Jack Miller crashed on lap 5. The number-42 closely followed the train of rivals ahead of him but couldn’t find a way through. On lap 14, he was overtaken by Enea Bastianini. Rins in turn overtook Quartararo on lap 15, putting him in 11th place again. He then closed the gap to the top 10. With eight laps to go, he launched a successful attack on Pol Esparagó to move up to tenth, and he upped his pace further for a late charge. With five laps to go, the Yamaha man polished off Bastianini. Brad Binder followed one lap later, and with Fermín Aldeguer running wide, Rins was up to seventh. Considering the over 3s gap to the next rider ahead of him, he focused on pushing to the chequered flag on the final three laps. He still managed to close the gap by one second and finished in seventh place, crossing the finish line 10.671s from first.
Quartararo started from pole and soon slotted into fourth place. A significant gap of over 1.5s to the top 3 had formed after the first laps, but the Frenchman kept his head down. Marco Bezzecchi ahead of him had to complete two long-lap penalties. When the Italian completed the second one on lap 7, it briefly moved El Diablo up to third. The top 2 were about 1s ahead of him at the time, but over the next eight laps he was relegated to twelfth as the riders who had bunched up behind overtook him one by one. With five laps to go, Francesco Bagnaia also passed him briefly, but the Italian crashed one lap later, putting Quartararo back in 12th. As Aldeguer dropped down the order in the final stages, the number-20 rider ultimately finished in 11th place, 16.965s from the winner.
After today’s results, Quartararo stays in 9th place in the overall standings with 166 points, and Rins holds 19th position with 60 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are 6th in the team championship with 226 points, and Yamaha remain in 5th position in the constructor championship with 205 points.
MotoGP will be back in action next week for the Grand Prix of Malaysia, held at the Sepang International Circuit from 24-26 October.
MASSIMO MEREGALLI – Team Director, Monster Energy Yamaha
“It was a bit of a strange outing for us, with both riders experiencing total opposite races. Álex had another great ride, especially towards the end of the Race. He is continuing the positive trend he started at the previous round. We know how hard he’s working, and it’s nice to see it paying off. Fabio simply didn’t have the feeling he needed today to ride at his usual level. We will thoroughly investigate what caused the sudden change in the Race compared to the rest of the weekend. It’s unfortunate that we weren’t able to convert our pole position into a stronger race result this weekend. We now head to Sepang, where we aim to deliver a more consistent performance and capitalise on our potential.”
Alex Rins (42) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Alex Rins:“It was really great – I mean, it was amazing to have this feeling. I did many overtakes, like in corner 2 on the inside. It was a really great race. I had a small issue at the start, but I solved it in corner 2. From then until the end, I was trying to manage and trying to overtake. I was riding on the limit, and I’m quite happy and proud – P7 is a great result. We are continuing the progress, and this is the most important thing.”
Fabio Quartararo (20) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Fabio Quartararo:“It was really strange. I didn’t expect this kind of race, because I knew my pace was good. The feeling in the Warm Up was okay, but I didn’t have the pace on any lap of the Race. I don’t know what happened to feel such a big difference between the Race and any of the previous sessions. We will try to understand it, but I also just want to turn over the page and try to be ready for the next round. I look forward to next week, Sepang is a track I like.”
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More from a press release issued by Red Bull KTM Tech3:
The Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP™ squad will leave Australia satisfied after the solid performances of both Enea Bastianini and Pol Espargaro at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. Starting from P20, Bastianini claimed the 9th place on Sunday in Phillip Island as he showcased once again a brilliant remontada. Pol Espargaro, replacing Maverick Viñales, got himself a top 10 result, making it 4 out of 4 KTMs in the top 10 Down Under, with Pedro Acosta in 5th and Brad Binder in 8th.
Enea Bastianini’s top 10 in Saturday’s sprint gave the Italian good hopes for the main race on Sunday, and everything was in place for the number 23 to complete a good job today, after a positive warm up session. At lights out under a cloudy sky and windy conditions, Enea jumped to 16th in one lap as he gained 4 positions through the midpack, to enter lap 1 behind two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia. It was not too long until Bastianini overtook his old teammate to progress to the top 15, to sit 0.7 seconds behind Johann Zarco. The Frenchman was down on lap 5, as was local hero Jack Miller, and that was P13 after 5 laps with next ahead Joan Mir. With Mir one second away, Enea was progressively catching up on the HRC rider, but Mir made a mistake at lap 10. Another rider down, and next on was Alex Rins 0.8 seconds ahead. Three laps later, the gap was closed, and Enea ceased his opportunity to move past the Yamaha rider, to progress to 11th, in the back wheel of Fabio Quartararo who had dropped from the pole position. The Tech3 rider did not stay behind for long, as his faster pace allowed him to quickly move past the number 20 in the last sector of lap 13. Entering P14, we were in the top 10. The next targets ahead were teammates Brad Binder and Pol Espargaro. Binder had caught up on Espargaro who’s pace was slightly dropping, and Enea got his moment too, and that was now P9 on lap 18, just behind Binder. Enea was close with Binder, but somehow he struggled to move past the South African, while the guys from behind were coming back close. Enea was defending his ground, but Rins, who had a small resurgence, moved past Enea on lap 23. We were back to P10, and Aldeguer’s late drop gave Enea his 9th place back, which he kept until the end. It is another solid ride from the ‘Beast’ as he scores points with an excellent 9th place, all the way from P20 on the grid!
Hungry for more after his 9th place in the sprint on Saturday, Pol Espargaro was ready to hit the long distance. At the race start, Pol Espargaro took a good one and soon entered a battle for 7th against Luca Marini, with both overtaking each other, but it was Pol who won the battle to 7th entering lap 3. 5 laps gone, and Pol was holding that 7th place, but he was already under pressure from Marini who was closing behind. Ahead, there was Marco Bezzecchi on lap 8, after he had completed his two long penalties. Marini had increased the pace and was through on lap 9, as Pol had now to defend P8 against Fermin Aldeguer. The pace was held solid by Espargaro as he kept the distance within the front pack, although Aldeguer’s threat was growing lap after lap. A few laps later, Espargarao beat Quartararo in the main straight entering lap 13, and we were up to 7th, but Fermin Aldeguer made his move too, as the Tech3 rider went a bit wide at turn 12. Then, we saw Pol starting to fight against the tire drop, and despite resisting as much as he could, he was overtaken by both Binder and Bastianini in a few laps, and a few laps to the end, it was Alex Rins who sneaked into the top 10, leaving Pol in 11th. One more position was gained as we was through Aldeguer, and that was a final P10-finish for the Spaniard. Another solid performance from Pol Espargaro, who made it three top 10 out of three races this season, after his 9th place at the Czech GP, and P8 at the Hungarian GP.
That’s all for 2025 Australia, once again it was amazing to see fans from the other side of the world, and we are already excited to bring back MotoGP™ Down Under next year. Next for us is Malaysia, as we are heading to the Sepang International Circuit for that final round overseas next week, on October 24-25-26.
Enea Bastianini (23) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: “The race has been solid, I think! Starting from P20 is not easy, but we made our way back lap after lap. I was faster as the race went by, I could catch up with the other guys, I made some good overtakes, until I ended up being in the fight for P7. Unfortunately, the tires were destroyed since I pushed hard to come back. I gave it all to try earning that P7 against Brad Binder, but I could not achieve it. We did two solid races this weekend which gave me back a bit of confidence, but our target now is really on improving qualifying, because today might have been a different story if we had not started from that far. I need to work on myself, as I am conscious that the fast lap is a weak point because of my riding style.”
Pol Espargaro (44) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Pol Espargaro: “We are happy with our result, but after yesterday’s sprint and today’s warm up, we felt like we had a better opportunity for today, especially with the wind. I have the feeling that there are things that are happening on the bike that we are still unable to control as riders. The rear spin is pretty good, but somehow we are destroying the tires much faster than the other riders on the grid. In my case, I felt pretty fast at the start of the race, I was following Alex (Marquez), I felt that I could stay there for a while, but somehow I dropped and I lost a lot of positions. 8 laps to the end, the tires were gone, so we tried our best to survive until the end. It is a learning process, it is good to be here, to be feeling these things, which we will try to understand and improve.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “In the end, we have finished this weekend in Phillip Island on a positive note! Having both riders inside the top 10 was hard to foresee looking at the grid positions, so we have to congratulate Enea Bastianini for his weekend! We are still struggling with qualifying, which is making our life harder when starting from P20, but he fought his way back to P10 in the sprint yesterday, and then P9 today! Good job from him, but we really need to focus on getting better in qualifying, we believe there is room for improvement. As we head to Sepang, Enea will already have references from the test, so we hope it will help him to be competitive from the first day. Once again, I would like to congratulate Pol Espargaro, he has finished all his races with us in the top 10 this season, and it is a huge achievement for a ‘substitute’! Pol is doing a fantastic job, so we are excited to have another round with him next week in Malaysia.”
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More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Tough Australian GP for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP: Miller Crashes Out, Oliveira in P12.
It was a disappointing Sunday for the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team, which, after an excellent Sprint Race on Saturday, was aiming for a strong result in today‘s 27-lap Australian Grand Prix. Instead, home hero Jack Miller, starting from the front row for his 250th Grand Prix appearance, was forced to retire after a crash on lap five, while Miguel Oliveira climbed from 15th on the grid to finish 12th. Next week, MotoGP heads to Malaysia for the 20th round of the season at Sepang.
It was a sad Australian GP for the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team at the iconic Phillip Island circuit, one of the most beautiful and historic tracks in the world championship. After a strong Saturday, which saw Jack Miller qualify third—becoming the first Australian to start from the front row since Casey Stoner in 2012—and finish an impressive fourth in the Sprint Race, the team had high hopes for another top result.
However, what was meant to be an extra special race for Jack, marking his 250th Grand Prix start, ended in disappointment when the local favorite crashed out on lap five while running in fifth position. The team‘s hopes then rested on Miguel Oliveira, who started from 15th on the grid and faced several challenges in the busy mid-pack battles. After dropping to 19th in the early laps, Miguel mounted a solid recovery in the second half of the race, eventually crossing the line in 12th place, right behind the other Yamaha YZR-M1 of Fabio Quartararo, who had started from pole position.
With the 4 points earned today, Oliveira moves up to 36 points in 20th position, while Miller remains 18th with 66. The Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team currently sits 11th in the Teams‘ World Championship with 105 points.
No time to rest, the paddock now heads to Malaysia for the next challenge, the 20th round of the season, taking place this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit.
GINO BORSOI – Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
“A real shame, because after the great day we had on Saturday, we thought we could achieve another strong result today. We‘ve checked the data, and it seems that Jack didn‘t do anything unusual — most likely, the extra fuel weight at the beginning of the race made braking more difficult for him. It‘s disappointing, because the crash wasn‘t caused by a braking issue or a rider error. Unfortunately, we couldn‘t finish the weekend on a high with Jack, unlike Oliveira, who had a really good race. From mid-distance onwards, he had a pace very close to the top five, which allowed him to make up ground. If he hadn‘t started so far back, he could have fought with Rins for a place in the top ten.”
Miguel Oliveira (88) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha.
Miguel Oliveira: “Today was a better day for me. I managed the rear tire well, although in the first few laps I struggled a bit — the bike was running wide in every corner, and I couldn‘t be as fast as I wanted. In the final part of the race, though, I found a much better rhythm, made a few overtakes, and scored some points. It‘s been a tough weekend overall; I never really had the speed, and both qualifying and the Sprint were far from what I would have done. But today‘s electronic changes helped make the bike a bit better, and finishing the weekend on a positive note is a good boost heading into Malaysia.”
Jack Miller (43) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Jack Miller:“Not the way I wanted to end what had been a positive weekend so far. I got a decent start and was in the front group, although I was struggling a bit more than in the previous days, especially in Turns 2 and 6. I felt I had to push a little harder, and after a couple of warnings at Turn 6 — with some vibrations going in — the third time the bike just said ’no more‘ and went away from me. I‘m disappointed to have let everyone down after what had been a strong weekend where we showed great pace. I‘ll try to take the positives and understand what went wrong today.”
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More from a press release issued by Lenovo Ducati:
The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up the Grand Prix of Australia: a late crash for Francesco Bagnaia, Michele Pirro finishes eighteenth.
The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the nineteenth event of the 2025 MotoGP season at Phillip Island. Francesco Bagnaia – after an encouraging comeback – crashed out in the late stages of the race, while Michele Pirro crossed the line in eighteenth position.
Bagnaia – following a challenging early part of the race – then got up to speed aboard his Desmosedici GP. Pecco made his way back from sixteenth to twelfth position and bridged the gap to the group battling for the top ten, before losing the front end and crashing at the ‘Siberia’ corner with four laps to go. Pirro continued to improve his feeling with the bike and his lap times to finish eighteenth.
As the nineteenth Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, with Marc Márquez already crowned MotoGP World Champion, Francesco Bagnaia sits fourth, 105 points behind Alex Márquez in second place. The Triple Crown is completed by the Teams’ Title secured by the Ducati Lenovo Team and the Constructors’ World Championship clinched by Ducati.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will return to action this Friday, October 24th, for the twentieth Grand Prix of the season at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
Francesco Bagnaia (63) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Francesco Bagnaia: “After yesterday’s Sprint, I promised myself I wouldn’t finish the race at the back of the field, as it wouldn’t have been an acceptable result. Following the warm up, we understood which direction to take and after a few laps I started to feel better on the bike, which was moving a lot less. This allowed me to be a bit more aggressive. I pushed hard and made my way back to the group fighting for the top positions, with a chance to finish in the top seven, but unfortunately I crashed. When you’re at the limit, these things can happen.”
Michele Pirro (51) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Michele Pirro: “I finished the race and that’s important, as it was a long one. I’m satisfied because both the pace and the feeling improved compared to yesterday. We tried a different setup, which led to some steps forward, and I didn’t push too hard because it was key to finish in good conditions. This is good training ahead of Sepang, which suits me better as we test there every off-season – even though it’ll be hotter this time around. We’ll aim to keep improving our performance and narrow the gap.”
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More from a press release issued by IDEMITSU Honda LCR:
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra finished 17th in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island.
After finding positives in Saturday’s Sprint, Chantra was focused on pushing hard and fighting for points.
However, as the race progressed, increasingly strong winds disrupted his rhythm and hampered his efforts to catch the group.
He eventually crossed the line in 17th place, collecting valuable data that will be crucial for the upcoming rounds.
Somkiat Chantra: “Today was harder than yesterday, mainly because of the strong wind. I couldn’t push on the straight because of it, and I had to fight to keep the bike under control, it was tough to manage in those conditions. I just focused on doing my race and making it to the finish. We’ll reset and try again in Malaysia.”
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More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco crashed during the Sunday race at the Phillip Island Circuit.
After finding some positives during Saturday’s Sprint, Zarco and his team were determined to fight for points in the Sunday race.
Zarco made a solid start and was setting his rhythm when, after the fourth lap, he crashed at turn one.
Following a challenging weekend, both the rider and the team are committed to finding solutions to reverse the current situation and will look to bounce back in Malaysia.
Johann Zarco (5) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy CASTROL Honda LCR.
Johann Zarco: “It’s a pity about the crash, but I’m fine. The first corner is never a good place to crash, but I missed the apex a bit, and from there, being a little wide with the wind, the bike started to slide. In the end, I couldn’t save it and ended up on the gravel. It’s a pity because a top 10 finish was realistic, and we were aiming for that. Malaysia will be a moment to reset and try to change the current situation.”
Maria Herrera continues to make history, becoming the 2025 FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Champion in Jerez (Spain). This victory marks a significant moment for the Klint Forward Factory Team and for the WorldWCR series, as Herrera’s second season in the championship culminates in a hard-fought title.
After narrowly missing the title in the inaugural 2024 season as runner-up, Maria returned in 2025 with an unparalleled determination. She led the standings after every race of the season, except following Race 2 at Assen, when Beatriz Neila briefly took the lead, although the two were level on points. Herrera‘s consistent speed and strategic racing were on full display throughout the season, which she concluded with the following impressive stats:
6 wins
10 podium finishes
3 pole positions
Final Point Tally: 245 points, securing the title by a margin of 5 points over her closest rival, Beatriz Neila.
Maria Herrera became the 2025 WWCR World Champion at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team):
“It’s an amazing feeling to have won! I hoped to be faster in today’s race, but the group was just too big. I almost crashed a couple of times, so in the end I decided to manage my position and get the job done. I want to say a big thank you to the team as they really deserve this title after all their hard work both this season and last. We’ve had some tough times, but luck was on my side today and I’m proud to finish the year this way. Beatriz was very strong all year and made me work very hard; I think it was a much tougher fight this year with respect to 2024 actually. So, I’m very happy, and my plan now is to continue on next year.”
RACING JOURNEY
A trailblazer in her career, Herrera was the first female competitor to win a race in the FIM CEV Repsol series. She has competed at the highest levels of the sport, including wildcard appearances in the Moto3™ World Championship and a full Grand Prix campaign in 2015. Her participation in MotoE™ since 2019 and her role in the first-ever all-female team in Grand Prix history in 2023 underscore her enduring commitment and passion for the sport. She joined the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing Championship in its inaugural season in 2024.
With the WorldWCR title now in hand, the motorsport world watches with great anticipation to see what Maria Herrera will accomplish next. Having established herself as the dominant force in the championship, the Spanish sensation has a number of exciting opportunities on the horizon.
RIDER PROFILE
Place of birth: Toledo, Spain
Age: 29
Team: Klint Forward Racing Team
Bike: Yamaha R7
About WorldWCR
The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) is a groundbreaking single-make series exclusively for aspiring female riders, featuring the Yamaha R7. Building on the success of its inaugural season in 2024, which saw Ana Carrasco crowned, the series aims to continue advancing women’s motorsport by fostering new talent and showcasing competitive racing on a global stage.
With six rounds scheduled for 2025, the WorldWCR offers emerging talent an equal platform to showcase their skills alongside the world’s best riders. By addressing disparities and breaking down barriers, the series empowers women to reach new heights in professional racing. As a dedicated space for female riders, WorldWCR celebrates skill, passion, and diversity. It inspires the next generation of female racers while shaping a more inclusive motorsport landscape.
Scott Redding celebrated victory in the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship race of the weekend at the crucial Brands Hatch title decider as Bradley Ray held off Kyle Ryde to take three points out of the advantage ahead of tomorrow’s Clash of the Champions title decider.
At the start of the race, Ryde had forced his way into the lead ahead of Ray as the pair continued their duel for a second title. Christian Iddon was holding third ahead of Tommy Bridewell, but at the front, the Raceways Yamaha rider launched into the lead at Paddock Hill Bend by lap three.
Ryde was trying to regain the advantage, but it was only ten laps later, that he was able to make it stick with a pass at Hawthorns. As the title contenders fought for the advantage going into tomorrow’s decisive two races, Redding had been charging through the pack after running sixth on the opening laps.
Podium finishers from left to right with Bradley Ray, Scott Redding and Kyle Ryde. Photo courtesy BSB.
Redding first made a move on Ray with four laps to go and Hawthorns and then had Ryde in his sights, taking the lead at Surtees a lap later and he was able to hold the edge to the finish. Ray took second place from Ryde with 27-points between the pair now ahead of tomorrow’s final two races, with 70 points available.
Rory Skinner was fourth for the Cheshire Mouldings Ducati team as he was initially in the leading group, with Danny Kent completing the top five for McAMS Racing Yamaha. Max Cook was able to get the better of Leon Haslam, who is now out of the title fight with Charlie Nesbitt, Lee Jackson and Glenn Irwin completing the top ten.
Tommy Bridewell and Christian Iddon had been in the mix earlier in the race, but crashed out at Surtees and Druids respectively unhurt.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 1 result:
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati)
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.151s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +1.284s
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) +3.235s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +4.068s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +7.254s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +7.608s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +11.584s
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) +11.622s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +22.040s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 472
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) 445
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) 362
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) 292
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 272.5
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 272
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 272
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 239
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 232
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) 214
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
SCOTT REDDING – HAGER PBM DUCATI
“I was too steady at the start. These boys, [Ray and Ryde], know how to switch it on straight away. I’m like a red wine, I need to age a bit and get going. It’s a little bit annoying but it’s good at the same time. Give you something to really focus on.
“I started to get going a bit and find my rhythm. I felt like if I got to the front I could actually pull away. I had a little look at Brad into turn four and I was like, ‘I can’t be doing that’. I’ll do anything I can not to put anyone in jeopardy. Then I almost had two in one.
“I eyed it up into Hawthorn and thought ‘that would be just perfect, get them both out the way’. I passed Brad there the last time we were here and did the same thing he did today I saw him release the brake and I was like please don’t do that so I let the brake off to run it in.
“Then I thought in my head, ‘try to get past Kyle as soon as you can and just let them do their thing’. Then I got past Kyle. Then I managed to pick the pace up a little bit, got a little bit of a gap going then thought yeah, comfortable. Then when I crossed the finish line I looked back and Brad was on my rear fender!
“Thanks to the team, these boys have been mega out there racing and let the best man finish it off!”
BRADLEY RAY – RACEWAYS YAMAHA
“It was a nice race. Pace was steady enough at the start as it’s probably the first 20-lap run anybody has done all weekend. So didn’t really know how hard to go at the start and wanted to try and save a little bit of rear tyre for the end.
“My first objective was to try and finish in front of Kyle [Ryde]. I got through on him and honestly didn’t think I’d get through on Scott [Redding]. But got a second wind, the old caffeine gel kicked in with two laps to go.
“It was nice to have that sort of pace towards the end of the race and claw a couple of points back. But that was all I could do in this situation. Really enjoyed the race. Nice clean racing and we’ll try again tomorrow.”
Jaume Masia won FIM Supersport World Championship Race Two Sunday at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. The Orelac Racing Verdnatura Ducati Panigale V2 rider won the 17-lap race by 3.255 seconds.
Tom Booth-Amos was second on his PTR Triumph Street Triple RS 765, and Stefano Manzi got third on his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate YZF R9.
Former MotoAmerica regular Valentin Debise finished 8th, 7.7 seconds behind the race winner, on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.
Stefano Manzi leads the championship with 466 points, 94 ahead of Can Oncu who has 372 points. Jaume Masia is third with 265 points.
Rookie Masia takes bronze in the Riders’ Championship with his Home Race 2 win ahead of Booth-Amos and Manzi. Manzi closed the WorldSSP chapter of his career in style with his 61st WorldSSP podium.
In what was the final event of the FIM Supersport World Championship’s 2025 campaign, and while Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) has already locked up the Riders’ Championship, the field didn’t pull any punches. Race 2 of the Pirelli Spanish Round at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia saw Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) top the final podium of the season for his second WorldSSP win. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) closed his season strong in P2 with his ninth podium of the season, ahead of P3 finisher Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing), who capped off his time in WorldSSP with his 20th rostrum result this season, one podium shy of Nicolo Bulega’s 2023 record. With the #51’s win, he overcame Booth-Amos’s two-point Championship lead to usurp the bronze medal from the fourth-year British rider.
MASIA CLOSES 2025 AS THE HOME HERO: With his win, the rookie clinches the Bronze medal in the Riders’ Championship
At lights out, the front row maintained their positions on T1. In the run across the line to start Lap 2, Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) took the race lead from Oncu, kicking off a scrap at the front over the first third of the contest between Masia, Oncu, Manzi, Roberto Garcia (GMT94-YAMAHA) and Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing). With seven laps to go, Masia emerged at the front of the pack with more than a second of margin between him and Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) behind him. Masia’s pace was very impressive, sticking lap after lap within the low 1’43’s. Booth-Amos looked as good as he had all season, battling with Manzi as the remaining laps ticked down. After a very tight final lap, Booth-Amos beat out the incumbent Champion in a mad dash to the line, shuffling the #62 to P3 while the #69 took P2. Unfortunately for the Englishman however, with Masia’s win, he outscored the Brit by five points, enough to topple his two point lead and boot Booth-Amos down to a P4 finish in the Riders’ Championship.
OETTL BATTLES UP THE LIST: Climbs to P6 from P10
Can Oncu’s (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) pace fell off from Masia and the lead group as the race progressed; however, he did enough to claim P4. Oettl came out the faster of his protracted duel with Garcia, but in their battle, they let Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME Air Racing) past for P5. The Italian closed out his 2025 season on a high note, making up for his off-pace showing at Estoril. Oettl ended the season in P6, ahead of Roberto, who placed P7 0.184s behind the German.
DE ROSA CLOSES QJMOTORS’ 2025 IN THE TOP TEN: Three top tens in four races
Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) battled with Oettl for P6 early on; however, the Frenchman was left behind to finish in P8. Taking the final two spots of the top 10, Filippo Farioli (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) led fellow Italian Raffaele de Rosa (QJMOTOR Factory Racing), who closes QJMOTORS’ season on a high note fitting of the improved late-season form.
Nicolo Bulega won World Superbike Race Two Sunday at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, Bulega won the 20-lap race by just 1.793 second
His teammate, Alvaro Bautista was the runner-up.
Toprak Razgatlioglu crossed the finish line third on ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR and became the 2025 World Superbike Champion.
Americans Garrett Gerloff suffered a mechanical issue on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and didn’t finish the race, and wildcard Bobby Fong finished 19th on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF R1.
Toprak Razgatlioglu leads the championship with 616 points, 13 ahead of Nicolo Bulega who has 603 points. Alvaro Bautista is third with 337 points.
THIRD TITLE SECURED: Razgatlioglu claims 2025 title with podium finish from tenth, Bulega takes Race 2 win. ‘El Turco’ leaves WorldSBK as a three-time Champion after fighting to a podium finish from the fourth row as Bulega wins Race 2.
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) is now a three-time MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship after a podium finish in Race 2 at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia as Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) won the race to secure a Pirelli Spanish Round hat-trick. The #1 finished third after starting from tenth on the grid as he wrapped up the title in the final race of the season.
TAKING THE TITLE: Razgatlioglu takes third as Bulega wins the race
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) claimed the lead of the race at Turn 1 ahead of Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) as Bulega went from P1 to P3 on the opening lap, although he got ahead of Vierge on the opening lap before passing Bautista at Turn 6 on Lap 2. When he had clean air, the #11 pulled a gap over his teammate by seven tenths. Meanwhile, Razgatlioglu had climbed from tenth to sixth over the first two laps, making slow but steady progress as he knew he only needed three points to win the title. He took P5 from Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) at Turn 1 on Lap 4 and had put himself in the fight for the podium as Bulega escaped away. The #1 moved into fourth ahead of Vierge at Turn 1 on Lap 6. On Lap 9, he got ahead of Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) to claim third at Turn 6, while Bulega was more than 3.5 seconds ahead of Bautista. Although the Spanish rider closed the gap to 1.8 seconds at the end of the race, Bulega took victory to round out a Jerez hat-trick and secured the Manufacturers’ Championship for Ducati. However, Razgatlioglu’s third-place finish ensured he bowed out of WorldSBK and headed to MotoGP as a three-time World Champion. Bulega took his 20th WorldSBK victory in Race 2, while Bautista rounded out his Aruba.it Racing – Ducati stint with his 21st podium of the season, and his 128th in WorldSBK. Razgatlioglu heads to MotoGP as only the fourth rider to have at least three titles to his name; joining Carl Fogarty, Troy Bayliss and Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha).
THE FIGHT FOR FOURTH RAGES ON: Future teammates take the fight to each other…
Once Razgatlioglu got ahead, the fight for fourth ignited. On Lap 10, Vierge got ahead at Turn 6 before Locatelli responded at Turn 9. The pair were side-by-side through Turn 13 but both ran wide, allowing Lowes to slot in between them before he ran wide at Turn 1, dropping the #22 back into P6. The fight allowed Vierge to build a gap over Locatelli and Lowes to take P4, although ‘Loka’ fought back over the final few laps as the future Yamaha teammates squabbled over fourth, with Locatelli beating the Spanish by 0.098s second. In the final quarter of the race, Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) closed up on Lowes after dropping from the front row at the start, although ran wide at Turn 1 on Lap 18 and lost almost a second.
MACKENZIE ROUNDS OUT 2025 ON A HIGH: P8 in Race 2, Lecuona leaves Honda in ninth
Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) backed up his Tissot Superpole Race P7 with eighth in Race 2, finishing ahead of Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) after maintaining the gap to the Honda rider behind. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) pressurised the #7 throughout the final stages of the race, although didn’t make a move and had to settle for tenth.
SCORING POINTS: Three rookies take home points in Race 2
Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was 11th as he finished the year just outside the top ten, but it was a solid effort for the Australian as he carried a knock from his Superpole Race clash with Rea; the #65 was declared unfit for Race 2. Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) held off Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) to claim 12th, while rookies Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) scored points in 14th and 15th.
THE LAST CLASSIFIED RIDERS: Rabat leads Delbianco and Spinelli
Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) finished the race in 16th ahead of Alessandro Delbianco (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team), while Nicholas Spinelli (Barni Spark Racing Team), Bobby Fong (Attack Performance Yamaha Racing), Michael Rinaldi (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) and Zaqhwan Zaidi (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) rounded out the classified riders in Race 2.
RACE 2 RETIREMENTS: Tulovic crashes, Gerloff brings his bike into the pits
Wildcard Lukas Tulovic (Team Triple M Ducati Frankfurt) had impressed throughout the weekend, but a crash at Turn 1 halfway through the race ended his day early. Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) ended his 2025 campaign in the pits after bringing his Kawasaki ZX-10RR machine in to retire.
The top six from WorldSBK Race 2, full results here:
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
2. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +1.793s
3. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +6.339s
4. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +8.833s
5. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) +8.931s
6. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +9.326s
Fastest Lap: Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’38.693s
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Wildcard Paola Ramos won Race Two of the World Women’s Circuit Racing at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. Riding her YVS Sabadell Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Ramos won the 11-lap race by 9.578 seconds.
Beatriz Neila was the runner-up on her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7.
Lucie Boudesseul was third on her GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R7, 0.100 behind Neila.
Maria Herrera finished the race 6th on her Klint Forward Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R7 and became the 2025 WorldWCR Champion.
Americans Mallory Dobbs crashed her Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 on Turn 11 and Sonya Lloyd got 19th on her Team Trasimeno Yamaha YZF-R7.
Maria Herrera leads the championship with 245 points, 5 ahead of Beatriz Neila who has 240 points. Chloe Jones is third with 164 points.
HERRERA TAKES 2025 TITLE: #6 wraps up Championship with P6, wildcard Ramos claims Race 2 victory. The second WorldWCR season is officially in the books as Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) completes her 2024 redemption as 2025 Champion!
The FIM Women’s World Circuit Racing World Championship came all the way down to the wire as the deciding Race 2 at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia crowned Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) as your 2025 World Champion! 18-year-old wildcard Paola Ramos (YVS Sabadell) capped off her debut weekend by winning the final race of the season. Joining her on the final podium of the Pirelli Spanish Round was Beatriz Nelia (Ampito Crescent Yamaha), who takes her 12thpodium of the season, placing both second in the race and the Championship. Claiming her second podium of the season, Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) finished in third place to see off the 2025 WorldWCR campaign.
WILDCARD WINNER: Paola Ramos won Race 2 by the largest-ever margin of a WorldWCR race of +9.578s
Race 2 was a fitting end to what has been some of the paddock’s best racing all season, and Maria Herrera got the contest started early, protecting her pole position to start the race in P1. Paola Ramos overtook Herrera for the race lead in the first lap, running away with the race lead as she put the hammer down early to extend to a three-second gap by the end of Lap 4. Herrera held P2 early on behind the streaking Ramos before Neila got herself around her for P2. It was too little too late for the #36 as Ramos went on to finish more than 9 seconds ahead of the pack. Neila went on to finish in P2, ahead of Lucie Boudesseul, who claimed her best result since her home round in P3. Herrera went on to finish in P6; however, that would be enough for the #6 to crown herself World Champion after her 2024 runner-up effort.
BRONZE FOR THE BRIT: Jones does enough from P5 to earn third in the Riders’ Championship
Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) finished her season strong at home with her best result of the season to finish in P4. Chloe Jones (GR Motorsport) finished in P5, breaking her P2 streak; however, she won’t care as the British rider did enough to clinch third place in the Riders’ Championship ahead of Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team). Herrera finished down in P6, managing her race well to hold up the pack behind her, and staying out of trouble wisely to cruise to the 2025 title.
PONZIANI P7: The Italian will take home fourth place in the title standings
The #96 finished in P7 to finish out 2025 with seven top-eights in a row. Sara Sanchez (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) saw her season end on a sour note as she fell to P8. Tayla Relph (Full Throttle Racing) finished ahead of rookie rider Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) as the pair closed out the season in P9 and P10, respectively.
Nicolo Bulega won the World Superbike Tissot Superpole Race Sunday morning at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R, the Italian won the 10-lap race by 4.055 seconds.
His teammate, Alvaro Bautista was the runner-up, and Andrea Iannone was third on his Team Pata Go Eleven Ducati Panigale V4R.
Americans Garrett Gerloff finished 17th on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and wildcard Bobby Fong crossed the finish line 19th on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF R1.
2024 WorldSuperbike Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu crashed his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR on Turn 5.
Toprak Razgatlioglu leads the championship with 600 points, 22 ahead of Nicolo Bulega who has 578 points. Alvaro Bautista is third with 317 points.
BIG TWISTS: Bulega takes victory despite penalty for Razgatlioglu collision, #1 to start Race 2 from P10. The title fight will go to the final race of the season after a dramatic opening lap in the Tissot Superpole Race.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) claimed victory despite a collision with Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) in the Tissot Superpole Race for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. The pair came together at Turn 5 on the opening lap with the title fight going to Race 2 at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia, with Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) completing the podium at the Pirelli Spanish Round.
BULEGA AND RAZGATLIOGLU COLLIDE: It all goes down to Race 2…
The title race took a HUGE twist when Bulega and Razgatlioglu collided at Turn 5, with ‘El Turco’ sliding into the gravel and out of the race. The incident was placed under investigation by the FIM WorldSBK Stewards, with the #11 given a Long Lap Penalty for irresponsible riding. Bulega went on to take victory and take 12 points out of Razgatlioglu’s Championship lead even after his penalty, while Razgatlioglu will start Race 2 from the fourth row in tenth place. The reigning Champion holds a 22-point lead over Bulega heading into Race 2, meaning Bulega has to win with a non-score for Razgatlioglu to claim the title: ‘El Turco’ needs to lose 22 points or fewer to win the title, with countback going in his favour. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) battled his way up to second, ahead of Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) who completed the podium.
STARTING RACE 2 FROM THE SECOND ROW: Vierge resists Lowes for P4
Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) once again fought for a podium, finishing in fourth place behind ‘The Maniac’ as he closed the gap on Iannone throughout the final few laps. However, he also had to resist a challenge from Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) to hold on to P4, with the #22 finishing fifth. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) made a late move on Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) to claim sixth place, demoting the #95 to seventh.
MACKENZIE ON THE THIRD ROW: A strong weekend for the #95
Mackenzie is enjoying one of his strongest weekends of the season, although will go from Race 2 from the third row after losing out to ‘Loka’. Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) used the SCQ tyre to move up the order to P8 with Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) securing P9.
CRASHING OUT: Gardner, Rea come together on the opening lap
Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) and Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) crashed on the opening lap at Turn 3, with both riders taken to the medical centre for a check-up. The incident was investigated after the race. Rea will be reassessed ahead of Race 2, after being diagnosed with a right knee sprain and contusion. Gardner will also be reassessed ahead of this afternoon’s race; he was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion.
The top nine from WorldSBK Superpole Race, full results here:
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
2. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +4.055s
3. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) +5.236s
4. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) +6.484s
5. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +6.900s
6. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +8.637s
7. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) +9.309s
8. Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) +11.469s
9. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +11.983s
Raul Fernandez won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP25 on Michelin control tires, the Spaniard won the 27-lap race by 1.418 second.
Fabio Di Giannantonio was the runner-up on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
Marco Bezzecchi, after two Long Laps, placed third on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25.
Alex Marquez crossed the finish line fourth on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Pedro Acosta, riding his Red Bull KTM Factory RC16, took fifth.
Two-time World Champion Francesco Bagnaia crashed his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
Marc Marquez leads the championship with 545 points, 166 ahead of Alex Marquez who has 379 points. Marco Bezzecchi is third with 282 points.
Flawless Fernandez claims debut win as Bezzecchi fights back for podium. The Spaniard and Trackhouse MotoGP celebrate their first wins in style as Di Giannantonio and the Sprint winner complete the Phillip Island podium.
A fifth different winner in a row, anyone? Raul Fernandez served it up for us with a flawless Phillip Island display to clinch his debut MotoGP victory in style, while also handing Trackhouse MotoGP Team their first win in the class too. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) came through from P10 on the grid to finish second, 1.4s away from Fernandez, while Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) passed Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) late on to climb onto the podium despite having a double Long Lap penalty.
BEZ GETS PERFECT LAUNCH
Every start is crucial, but today’s was more so for Bezzecchi. And he got a flyer from the middle of the front row. The holeshot was the Italian’s and slotting into an early P2 was Fernandez, with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), and it was those three who built up an early 0.6s lead over a chasing pack that was led by Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP).
Bezzecchi got the notification of his double Long Lap penalty on Lap 2, but he didn’t take it straight away. The clear tactic was to try and build as much of a gap as possible before diving into the Long Lap loop, and on Lap 3, he continued. Meanwhile, Acosta overtook Fernandez at Turn 1 to grab P2, with Bezzecchi’s lead up to 1.1s at the start of Lap 4, and then again, he continued without taking his first Long Lap.
LONG LAPS = COMPLETED, MILLER CRASHES
Right then, Lap 5 it was. The first of two Long Laps was taken, and it dropped him behind Fernandez and Acosta. The first Long Lap cost the Italian around two seconds, as further back, two crashes unfolded in quick succession – first Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) at Turn 1, and then Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) – the home hero – at Turn 6. That was a real shame for the Aussie fans and Miller after a fantastic weekend.
Back on track, Bezzecchi served his second Long Lap, which dropped him behind fifth place Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), leaving the Sprint winner 2.8s off the lead. And the leader was now Fernandez, who was 1.1s clear of Acosta.
FERNANDEZ PULLS CLEAR
In turn, Acosta was 1.3s clear of third place Marquez, as Di Giannantonio carved his way past Quartararo for P4 on Lap 8. Bezzecchi was next to latch onto the rear tyre of the Yamaha star, and this felt like a crucial stage of the Grand Prix if Bezzecchi was to go on and win. And sure enough, Bezzecchi got a good bit of drive out of the final corner on Lap 10 to breeze past Quartararo, moving the #72 up to P5.
On Lap 13, Fernandez’s lead was 1.4s over Acosta, as the latter began to come under pressure from Marquez. At this stage, Bezzecchi remained in P5, half a second behind Di Giannantonio, four seconds away from Fernandez.
Lap 16 saw Marquez make his move on Acosta. The gap to Fernandez was now up to three seconds though and on the last time around, the Grand Prix leader was faster than all of the chasers. And the same can be said for the next lap too. 11 laps to go, was Fernandez’s lead enough?
THE CLOSING STAGES
With eight to go, it looks like it probably would be. The lead was still hovering around the three second mark, as Di Giannantonio passed Acosta for P3. With six to go, Bezzecchi pounced at Turn 8 to shove his way past Acosta into P4, but by this stage, the Italian was five seconds adrift of his fellow Aprilia star. Fernandez was still 2.8s clear of Marquez, who was now having trouble from behind with Di Giannantonio swarming.
And just like Bezzecchi did on Acosta, Di Giannantonio put a classy, brave move on Marquez to grab P2. Did the Italian have anything in the last four laps to give Fernandez something to worry about for the win?
Three to go. The gap? 2.8s. On the next lap? 2.6s. It was coming down, but nowhere near at the rate of knots needed if you were Diggia. In the podium fight, Bezzecchi had reeled in Marquez to set up a grandstand finish for P3, and on the penultimate lap at Turn 10, Bezzecchi lunged into P3.
Last lap at Phillip Island! Fernandez’s lead was 1.8s, then 1.6s through split two, but this was the Spaniard’s debut MotoGP win in the bag. Back-to-back Sprint podiums, and now, a MotoGP Grand Prix winner. Take a bow, Raul Fernandez. What a ride from the #25 to hand himself and Trackhouse a dream victory, and he made it look pretty easy as well, didn’t he?
Di Giannantonio strung together a brilliant second half of the Grand Prix to earn P2, and Bezzecchi finished the Grand Prix just 2.4s off the win despite his double Long Lap penalty. And with it, coupled with Francesco Bagnaia’s (Ducati Lenovo Team) late DNF at Turn 6, Bezzecchi moves into P3 in the World Championship.
YOUR AUSTRALIAN GP POINTS SCORERS
Marquez had to settle for P4 at the flag and while his wait to secure 2025’s silver medal goes on, surely it’s only a matter of time before the #73 can celebrate that accolade. Acosta held onto P5 by just 0.040s, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) the rider to come close to beating the KTM star, as Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) led the Yamaha charge in P7.
P8 went to Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), that’s a decent comeback from the South African following his three-place grid penalty, as Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) also enjoyed a solid Sunday after crossing the line in P9. And rounding out the quartet of KTMs in the top 10 was the very, very impressive Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3). Chapeau to Maverick Viñales’ stand-in.
Quartararo’s Grand Prix didn’t go as planned after the polesitter slipped to P11, as Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP), Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) collected the final points in Australia.
NEXT: SEPANG
The Island never disappoints. Fernandez becomes the seventh different winner of 2025, as we now get set for a trip to the Sepang International Circuit. We’ve got Marquez gunning to cement P2, with Bezzecchi vs Pecco unfolding for P3.
MotoGP teams view the flowing, fast and brutal-on-tires Phillip Island circuit as an outlier on the calendar, and 2025 demonstrated that its reputation is well earned.
This year is the third successive Australian MotoGP won by an independent team. Trackhouse Racing Aprilia’s Raul Fernandez won his first MotoGP Grand Prix race in a clean runaway from the field in 2025; the nine-time Grand Prix World Champion, Marc Marquez won at the circuit in 2024 on a 2023 Ducati Desmosedici fielded by Gresini Racing; and Johann Zarco won on the Prima Pramac Ducati in 2023, coming out on top of a last-lap scrum as riders tried to nurse their machines home on completely shagged tires.
In addition, Marc Marquez also holds the race record for 27 laps of Phillip Island: 39:47.702, set on the year-old GP23 in the 2024 race.
Weather always seems to play a role at Phillip Island. Races have been moved around on the weekend in prior years due to rain and wind, and this year saw the second-coldest track temperatures (21 degrees Celsius or 69.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in the modern MotoGP era.
More, from Michael Esdaile:
Marco Bezzecchi (72). Photo courtesy MotoGP.com.
Marco Bezzecchi’s unfortunate encounter with a gull during the MotoGP Sprint race on Saturday at Phillip Island is only the latest motorcycle-bird collision at the circuit. While Andrea Iannone hitting a sea gull with his head is perhaps the best well-known incident, there have been several others at the track.
Many years ago, Kawasaki was testing its ZX7R Superbike at Phillip Island. Aaron Slight was behind Australian Marty Craggill when there was an explosion of feathers – and Craggill fell off – in a straight line. Slight braked to a stop, laid his factory Kawasaki down on the grass and ran to Craggill, who was screaming “I’ve lost me arm, I’ve lost me arm.” Aaron could see that Craggill’s right hand was on his left shoulder, so he grabbed the Aussie by the right thumb and swung his arm back around into Craggill’s view. Then the ambulance arrived.
Rob Phillis wanted to get his shotgun and go cull some of the Cape Barren Geese. Adult Cape Barren geese are large birds, typically measuring 30–39 inches long and weighing between 8–11 lbs. At a rider’s briefing some years later, the riders were asked for input and Phillis said: “what are you going to do about these Cape Barren Geese?” “Oh well Robbie, they are protected,” came the reply. “What about us riders!” Phillis barked back.
Phillis once had a seagull beak embedded in the web between two fingers. He arrived back at the pit lane complaining of a “sore hand”. Peter Doyle (Kawasaki team manager) took a look then grabbed a pair of needle-nose pliers and extracted the seagull beak.
Kyle Ryde celebrating his tittle at Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. Photo courtesy BSB.
Take two! Ryde reigns to become first champion to celebrate title defence since 2017.
Kyle Ryde became the first rider since 2017 to celebrate back-to-back Bennetts British Superbike Championship titles, following a final day decider on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit.
The reigning champion ultimately sealed the 2025 title for Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha by 20 points from Bradley Ray following yet another Bennetts BSB title fight which went down to the last race of the year.
Ryde entered Sunday with a 27-point advantage over his Raceways Yamaha rival Ray, but immediately set about re-extending his lead in the penultimate race of the season. Ryde came out on top of an intense battle with Ray as the duo finished second and third in a reversal of Saturday’s result.
This meant that Ryde lined up on the grid for the final race of the season 30 points clear, and leaving Ray needing a top-two result for any chance at all of stealing the #1 plate.
Just before the final encounter, rain began to fall, presenting the title rivals with an added challenge. Ray moved into the lead early on but slipped behind Danny Kent who was on his way to victory for McAMS Racing Yamaha. Ray then lost his all-important place in the top-two to Charlie Nesbitt, but a crash for the latter gave the 2022 champion’s title hopes a lifeline.
With Ray riding to second, Ryde just needed to manage the points gap. Ryde rode calmly to an extraordinary 60th straight finish in Bennetts BSB, crossing the line sixth and in doing so secure a second consecutive crown.
Ryde takes the title following a season of two halves after Ray dominated the early stages of the year and moved 52 points clear at one point. Ryde worked tirelessly to close the margin in the final months of the season however, achieving a hard-earned lead as the season entered its Showdown phase.
Leon Haslam ended the season third, even though his campaign ended in dramatic fashion when he crashed in today’s first race. He was followed in the final standings by Scott Redding who only contested a partial campaign with Hager PBM Ducati, but who won the second to last race of the year before coming home fifth in the finale to come an impressive fourth.
Tommy Bridewell rounded out the championship top-five after riding to third in the last race with Honda Racing UK.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 2 result:
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati)
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.306s
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.357s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +1.433s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +2.588s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +3.901s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +8.573s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +9.290s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) +10.566s
Luke Hedger (Whitecliffe CDH Racing Honda) +10.630s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 3 result:
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha)
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +1.300s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +5.619s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) +9.714s
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) +10.976s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +15.501s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +15.579s
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) +16.115s
Billy McConnell (C&L Fairburn Properties/Look Forward Racing) +19.502s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +22.100s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 522
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) 502
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) 362
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 329.5
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 317
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 298
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) 292
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 272
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 270
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) 252
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
KYLE RYDE – NITROUS COMPETITIONS RACING YAMAHA
“I’m super happy to get another Bennetts BSB championship title under my belt. The feeling is incredible! I only got emotional when I saw Mum and Dad. I could see how much it meant to them. They’ve put in so much time, money, and effort just to get my first one, so to bring home a second title is the cherry on top. This one’s a massive bonus, and any more we get from here are just extra blessings!
“The race itself was tough, even with a 30-point lead, anything could’ve happened out there. Conditions were sketchy, no knee slider, slippery track, riders going down all around, but I stayed calm and trusted my pace. Once Dad waved the pit board and I saw the gap, I could finally breathe.
“Massive thanks to my family, sponsors, and everyone who has backed me from day one. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together. Now it’s time for a holiday before we go again!”
More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Aprilia Racing confirms status as most successful European manufacturer of all time: Raúl Fernández of Trackhouse MotoGP Team claims win number 300.
Sunday’s race at Australia’s Phillip Island circuit turned into a milestone moment for Aprilia Racing.
Marco Bezzecchi delivered a superb display of maturity and control during the long race. Serving two long lap penalties for the incident in Indonesia, the Italian rider put together an intelligent performance. Starting from second on the grid, he immediately took the lead at turn one and built a small gap over his pursuers. After serving both penalties, he returned to the track in sixth place and staged a spectacular recovery to finish third on the podium. It was Bezzecchi’s twelfth podium of the season, including victory at Silverstone and sprint wins in Australia, Mandalika and Misano.
Standing in for Jorge Martín, Lorenzo Savadori put in a strong performance, finishing sixteenth despite not being fully fit after his Q1 crash.
Completing a historic Sunday, Raúl Fernández of the Trackhouse MotoGP Team secured his first MotoGP victory and Aprilia Racing’s 300th win.
Marco Bezzecchi in parc fermé at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: “I’m really pleased because I managed the race very well and started strongly. I had planned a strategy in my head: to get in front, build a small gap, and then take the two long laps without losing too many positions, and I managed to do exactly that. I thought I’d be able to finish no better than fourth, but when I saw I was closing in, I didn’t ease off until the end. Much of the credit goes to my team, because the strategy we devised, both for tyre management and for serving the penalties, was largely down to their work.”
Lorenzo Savadori at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Lorenzo Savadori: “It was a very tough race physically. I wasn’t in the best shape, but we still managed to finish at a good pace. Unfortunately, Saturday’s crash, caused by Binder’s manoeuvre, set back our weekend’s work and also left me feeling sore physically. I’m happy for Aprilia – it’s been a great weekend and the team has achieved its 300th victory. I am very proud to be part of this project.”
Massimo Rivola: “The three-hundredth win for Aprilia Racing, the most successful European manufacturer, speaks volumes about the history of this brand. It’s a tremendous source of pride, and credit goes to everyone who works and contributes at Noale. Reaching this milestone at a circuit like this – fast and for great riders – and doing so with the Trackhouse MotoGP Team and with Raúl, who has been riding the Aprilia for several years, is a remarkable achievement. Congratulations to all of them. Marco today did something that will go down in the annals of motorcycle racing – a truly perfect race. A test of maturity passed with flying colours. He faced an especially tough challenge, not only due to the race itself, but also as a consequence of the mistake made in Indonesia. We couldn’t be happier with this rider, this team and this brand.”
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More from a press release issued by Gresini Racing:
Alex misses out on podium finish, Fermin held back while on top of his game.
Raceday – AustralianGP
4th – ALEX MARQUEZ #73
14th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
World Championship Standings
2nd – ALEX MARQUEZ #73 (379 points)
8th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54 (183 points)
Alex Marquez (73) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team.
Alex Marquez: “I gave it all. It wasn’t an easy weekend, especially after yesterday’s two crashes. We managed to bring home some important points and that’s good. We’re going to Malaysia with a good margin; I love the track and we’ll try to seal our championship position there, with no pressure as there are still three events left.”
Fermin Aldeguer (54) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team.
Fermin Aldeguer:“We had a technical problem halfway through the race. It’s a pity because it could have been a great weekend, but this issue stopped us in what was our best moment. We were lapping as fast as the frontrunners and we could have ended up close to them, but these things happen and now we’re heading to Malaysia knowing we have the speed.”
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More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Solid sixth for determined Marini to cap off Australian GP.
Luca Marini had his mettle tested across the entire 27-laps of race day in Phillip Island, the Italian narrowly missing out on fifth place after a late charge. Mir tumbled from a top ten challenge.
Delayed an hour, the Australian GP avoided the worst of the day’s wind and saw the main event go ahead without any further delay or incident. With some cloud cover overhead, conditions remained as they had been for much of the weekend in Phillip Island.
Aggressive from the start, Luca Marini made sure to attack Pol Espargaro early to try and avoid a repeat of their intense battle on Saturday. Besting him after a few laps, Marini focused on staying with a fast-recovering Bezzecchi and breaking free of the chasing group. Matching the times of the leaders, the #10 rapidly closed down Acosta in the final five laps and missed taking fifth place from him by the narrowest of margins – just 0.040s at the line.
Sixth place is Marini’s 11th top ten result of the season and continues a clear trend of further improvement post-Misano Test. The result moves Marini to within just eight points of Zarco as the pair contest top Honda honours and a potential top ten spot in the World Championship.
Joan Mir’s race came to a premature end when he fell from 12th place on lap 10 at Turn 10. Unharmed, it was an unfortunate result as the #36 and the Honda HRC RC213V clearly had the pace for the top ten at full distance.
A quick hop, skip and a jump for the Honda HRC Castrol team as they head to the Sepang International Circuit for Round 20 of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship. Having started the season there with testing, the Malaysian GP is always a good chance to benchmark the improvements made over the year.
Luca Marini (10) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Luca Marini – sixth:“A tough race but it makes our finish more rewarding. A decent amount of points but a lot of good work by the team and Honda HRC over the weekend, it’s important to work like this every weekend. This weekend we couldn’t turn the bike like we needed to at a faster circuit like Phillip Island, it’s something to work on in future development. The target is to finish ahead of Zarco in the championship, and we have been closing him down with each race. We head to Malaysia with a lot of motivation, staying positive and believing in our potential that we have shown. There is still more potential to unlock in our overall package, we’ve made a good step but we need to keep working.”
Joan Mir (36) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Joan Mir – DNF:“From lap one something felt strange, and I was not able to overtake and ride as I really wanted. Still, we could make up some positions, and I think there was a lot more potential today. We had something on the front tyre with the temperature, which is really critical with these bikes. Obviously, I am not happy with how our weekend went, we knew that it would be a harder weekend, but we were aiming to come away with something more. Now for Malaysia where we aim to get back into the groove we’ve had the last races.”
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More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Rins’ Solid Phillip Island Race Pace Earns Him P7, Quartararo Salvages P11.
An overcast Sunday at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit set the scene for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Race. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Álex Rins enjoyed battling with rivals to take 7th place. Fabio Quartararo didn’t find the race pace he was looking for and finished the 27-lap contest in 11th position.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Álex Rins made up for a challenging start in today’s Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Race by charging from P11 to P7 in the latter stages of the 27-lap Race. Starting from pole, Fabio Quartararo was briefly in contention for a podium finish but struggled to defend his position and ultimately held P11 across the finish line.
Rins started from P11 and held 12th at the end of the first lap. He was back in 11th when Jack Miller crashed on lap 5. The number-42 closely followed the train of rivals ahead of him but couldn’t find a way through. On lap 14, he was overtaken by Enea Bastianini. Rins in turn overtook Quartararo on lap 15, putting him in 11th place again. He then closed the gap to the top 10. With eight laps to go, he launched a successful attack on Pol Esparagó to move up to tenth, and he upped his pace further for a late charge. With five laps to go, the Yamaha man polished off Bastianini. Brad Binder followed one lap later, and with Fermín Aldeguer running wide, Rins was up to seventh. Considering the over 3s gap to the next rider ahead of him, he focused on pushing to the chequered flag on the final three laps. He still managed to close the gap by one second and finished in seventh place, crossing the finish line 10.671s from first.
Quartararo started from pole and soon slotted into fourth place. A significant gap of over 1.5s to the top 3 had formed after the first laps, but the Frenchman kept his head down. Marco Bezzecchi ahead of him had to complete two long-lap penalties. When the Italian completed the second one on lap 7, it briefly moved El Diablo up to third. The top 2 were about 1s ahead of him at the time, but over the next eight laps he was relegated to twelfth as the riders who had bunched up behind overtook him one by one. With five laps to go, Francesco Bagnaia also passed him briefly, but the Italian crashed one lap later, putting Quartararo back in 12th. As Aldeguer dropped down the order in the final stages, the number-20 rider ultimately finished in 11th place, 16.965s from the winner.
After today’s results, Quartararo stays in 9th place in the overall standings with 166 points, and Rins holds 19th position with 60 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are 6th in the team championship with 226 points, and Yamaha remain in 5th position in the constructor championship with 205 points.
MotoGP will be back in action next week for the Grand Prix of Malaysia, held at the Sepang International Circuit from 24-26 October.
MASSIMO MEREGALLI – Team Director, Monster Energy Yamaha
“It was a bit of a strange outing for us, with both riders experiencing total opposite races. Álex had another great ride, especially towards the end of the Race. He is continuing the positive trend he started at the previous round. We know how hard he’s working, and it’s nice to see it paying off. Fabio simply didn’t have the feeling he needed today to ride at his usual level. We will thoroughly investigate what caused the sudden change in the Race compared to the rest of the weekend. It’s unfortunate that we weren’t able to convert our pole position into a stronger race result this weekend. We now head to Sepang, where we aim to deliver a more consistent performance and capitalise on our potential.”
Alex Rins (42) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Alex Rins:“It was really great – I mean, it was amazing to have this feeling. I did many overtakes, like in corner 2 on the inside. It was a really great race. I had a small issue at the start, but I solved it in corner 2. From then until the end, I was trying to manage and trying to overtake. I was riding on the limit, and I’m quite happy and proud – P7 is a great result. We are continuing the progress, and this is the most important thing.”
Fabio Quartararo (20) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Fabio Quartararo:“It was really strange. I didn’t expect this kind of race, because I knew my pace was good. The feeling in the Warm Up was okay, but I didn’t have the pace on any lap of the Race. I don’t know what happened to feel such a big difference between the Race and any of the previous sessions. We will try to understand it, but I also just want to turn over the page and try to be ready for the next round. I look forward to next week, Sepang is a track I like.”
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More from a press release issued by Red Bull KTM Tech3:
The Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP™ squad will leave Australia satisfied after the solid performances of both Enea Bastianini and Pol Espargaro at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. Starting from P20, Bastianini claimed the 9th place on Sunday in Phillip Island as he showcased once again a brilliant remontada. Pol Espargaro, replacing Maverick Viñales, got himself a top 10 result, making it 4 out of 4 KTMs in the top 10 Down Under, with Pedro Acosta in 5th and Brad Binder in 8th.
Enea Bastianini’s top 10 in Saturday’s sprint gave the Italian good hopes for the main race on Sunday, and everything was in place for the number 23 to complete a good job today, after a positive warm up session. At lights out under a cloudy sky and windy conditions, Enea jumped to 16th in one lap as he gained 4 positions through the midpack, to enter lap 1 behind two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia. It was not too long until Bastianini overtook his old teammate to progress to the top 15, to sit 0.7 seconds behind Johann Zarco. The Frenchman was down on lap 5, as was local hero Jack Miller, and that was P13 after 5 laps with next ahead Joan Mir. With Mir one second away, Enea was progressively catching up on the HRC rider, but Mir made a mistake at lap 10. Another rider down, and next on was Alex Rins 0.8 seconds ahead. Three laps later, the gap was closed, and Enea ceased his opportunity to move past the Yamaha rider, to progress to 11th, in the back wheel of Fabio Quartararo who had dropped from the pole position. The Tech3 rider did not stay behind for long, as his faster pace allowed him to quickly move past the number 20 in the last sector of lap 13. Entering P14, we were in the top 10. The next targets ahead were teammates Brad Binder and Pol Espargaro. Binder had caught up on Espargaro who’s pace was slightly dropping, and Enea got his moment too, and that was now P9 on lap 18, just behind Binder. Enea was close with Binder, but somehow he struggled to move past the South African, while the guys from behind were coming back close. Enea was defending his ground, but Rins, who had a small resurgence, moved past Enea on lap 23. We were back to P10, and Aldeguer’s late drop gave Enea his 9th place back, which he kept until the end. It is another solid ride from the ‘Beast’ as he scores points with an excellent 9th place, all the way from P20 on the grid!
Hungry for more after his 9th place in the sprint on Saturday, Pol Espargaro was ready to hit the long distance. At the race start, Pol Espargaro took a good one and soon entered a battle for 7th against Luca Marini, with both overtaking each other, but it was Pol who won the battle to 7th entering lap 3. 5 laps gone, and Pol was holding that 7th place, but he was already under pressure from Marini who was closing behind. Ahead, there was Marco Bezzecchi on lap 8, after he had completed his two long penalties. Marini had increased the pace and was through on lap 9, as Pol had now to defend P8 against Fermin Aldeguer. The pace was held solid by Espargaro as he kept the distance within the front pack, although Aldeguer’s threat was growing lap after lap. A few laps later, Espargarao beat Quartararo in the main straight entering lap 13, and we were up to 7th, but Fermin Aldeguer made his move too, as the Tech3 rider went a bit wide at turn 12. Then, we saw Pol starting to fight against the tire drop, and despite resisting as much as he could, he was overtaken by both Binder and Bastianini in a few laps, and a few laps to the end, it was Alex Rins who sneaked into the top 10, leaving Pol in 11th. One more position was gained as we was through Aldeguer, and that was a final P10-finish for the Spaniard. Another solid performance from Pol Espargaro, who made it three top 10 out of three races this season, after his 9th place at the Czech GP, and P8 at the Hungarian GP.
That’s all for 2025 Australia, once again it was amazing to see fans from the other side of the world, and we are already excited to bring back MotoGP™ Down Under next year. Next for us is Malaysia, as we are heading to the Sepang International Circuit for that final round overseas next week, on October 24-25-26.
Enea Bastianini (23) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: “The race has been solid, I think! Starting from P20 is not easy, but we made our way back lap after lap. I was faster as the race went by, I could catch up with the other guys, I made some good overtakes, until I ended up being in the fight for P7. Unfortunately, the tires were destroyed since I pushed hard to come back. I gave it all to try earning that P7 against Brad Binder, but I could not achieve it. We did two solid races this weekend which gave me back a bit of confidence, but our target now is really on improving qualifying, because today might have been a different story if we had not started from that far. I need to work on myself, as I am conscious that the fast lap is a weak point because of my riding style.”
Pol Espargaro (44) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Pol Espargaro: “We are happy with our result, but after yesterday’s sprint and today’s warm up, we felt like we had a better opportunity for today, especially with the wind. I have the feeling that there are things that are happening on the bike that we are still unable to control as riders. The rear spin is pretty good, but somehow we are destroying the tires much faster than the other riders on the grid. In my case, I felt pretty fast at the start of the race, I was following Alex (Marquez), I felt that I could stay there for a while, but somehow I dropped and I lost a lot of positions. 8 laps to the end, the tires were gone, so we tried our best to survive until the end. It is a learning process, it is good to be here, to be feeling these things, which we will try to understand and improve.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “In the end, we have finished this weekend in Phillip Island on a positive note! Having both riders inside the top 10 was hard to foresee looking at the grid positions, so we have to congratulate Enea Bastianini for his weekend! We are still struggling with qualifying, which is making our life harder when starting from P20, but he fought his way back to P10 in the sprint yesterday, and then P9 today! Good job from him, but we really need to focus on getting better in qualifying, we believe there is room for improvement. As we head to Sepang, Enea will already have references from the test, so we hope it will help him to be competitive from the first day. Once again, I would like to congratulate Pol Espargaro, he has finished all his races with us in the top 10 this season, and it is a huge achievement for a ‘substitute’! Pol is doing a fantastic job, so we are excited to have another round with him next week in Malaysia.”
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More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Tough Australian GP for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP: Miller Crashes Out, Oliveira in P12.
It was a disappointing Sunday for the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team, which, after an excellent Sprint Race on Saturday, was aiming for a strong result in today‘s 27-lap Australian Grand Prix. Instead, home hero Jack Miller, starting from the front row for his 250th Grand Prix appearance, was forced to retire after a crash on lap five, while Miguel Oliveira climbed from 15th on the grid to finish 12th. Next week, MotoGP heads to Malaysia for the 20th round of the season at Sepang.
It was a sad Australian GP for the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team at the iconic Phillip Island circuit, one of the most beautiful and historic tracks in the world championship. After a strong Saturday, which saw Jack Miller qualify third—becoming the first Australian to start from the front row since Casey Stoner in 2012—and finish an impressive fourth in the Sprint Race, the team had high hopes for another top result.
However, what was meant to be an extra special race for Jack, marking his 250th Grand Prix start, ended in disappointment when the local favorite crashed out on lap five while running in fifth position. The team‘s hopes then rested on Miguel Oliveira, who started from 15th on the grid and faced several challenges in the busy mid-pack battles. After dropping to 19th in the early laps, Miguel mounted a solid recovery in the second half of the race, eventually crossing the line in 12th place, right behind the other Yamaha YZR-M1 of Fabio Quartararo, who had started from pole position.
With the 4 points earned today, Oliveira moves up to 36 points in 20th position, while Miller remains 18th with 66. The Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP team currently sits 11th in the Teams‘ World Championship with 105 points.
No time to rest, the paddock now heads to Malaysia for the next challenge, the 20th round of the season, taking place this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit.
GINO BORSOI – Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
“A real shame, because after the great day we had on Saturday, we thought we could achieve another strong result today. We‘ve checked the data, and it seems that Jack didn‘t do anything unusual — most likely, the extra fuel weight at the beginning of the race made braking more difficult for him. It‘s disappointing, because the crash wasn‘t caused by a braking issue or a rider error. Unfortunately, we couldn‘t finish the weekend on a high with Jack, unlike Oliveira, who had a really good race. From mid-distance onwards, he had a pace very close to the top five, which allowed him to make up ground. If he hadn‘t started so far back, he could have fought with Rins for a place in the top ten.”
Miguel Oliveira (88) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha.
Miguel Oliveira: “Today was a better day for me. I managed the rear tire well, although in the first few laps I struggled a bit — the bike was running wide in every corner, and I couldn‘t be as fast as I wanted. In the final part of the race, though, I found a much better rhythm, made a few overtakes, and scored some points. It‘s been a tough weekend overall; I never really had the speed, and both qualifying and the Sprint were far from what I would have done. But today‘s electronic changes helped make the bike a bit better, and finishing the weekend on a positive note is a good boost heading into Malaysia.”
Jack Miller (43) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Jack Miller:“Not the way I wanted to end what had been a positive weekend so far. I got a decent start and was in the front group, although I was struggling a bit more than in the previous days, especially in Turns 2 and 6. I felt I had to push a little harder, and after a couple of warnings at Turn 6 — with some vibrations going in — the third time the bike just said ’no more‘ and went away from me. I‘m disappointed to have let everyone down after what had been a strong weekend where we showed great pace. I‘ll try to take the positives and understand what went wrong today.”
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More from a press release issued by Lenovo Ducati:
The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up the Grand Prix of Australia: a late crash for Francesco Bagnaia, Michele Pirro finishes eighteenth.
The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the nineteenth event of the 2025 MotoGP season at Phillip Island. Francesco Bagnaia – after an encouraging comeback – crashed out in the late stages of the race, while Michele Pirro crossed the line in eighteenth position.
Bagnaia – following a challenging early part of the race – then got up to speed aboard his Desmosedici GP. Pecco made his way back from sixteenth to twelfth position and bridged the gap to the group battling for the top ten, before losing the front end and crashing at the ‘Siberia’ corner with four laps to go. Pirro continued to improve his feeling with the bike and his lap times to finish eighteenth.
As the nineteenth Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, with Marc Márquez already crowned MotoGP World Champion, Francesco Bagnaia sits fourth, 105 points behind Alex Márquez in second place. The Triple Crown is completed by the Teams’ Title secured by the Ducati Lenovo Team and the Constructors’ World Championship clinched by Ducati.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will return to action this Friday, October 24th, for the twentieth Grand Prix of the season at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
Francesco Bagnaia (63) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Francesco Bagnaia: “After yesterday’s Sprint, I promised myself I wouldn’t finish the race at the back of the field, as it wouldn’t have been an acceptable result. Following the warm up, we understood which direction to take and after a few laps I started to feel better on the bike, which was moving a lot less. This allowed me to be a bit more aggressive. I pushed hard and made my way back to the group fighting for the top positions, with a chance to finish in the top seven, but unfortunately I crashed. When you’re at the limit, these things can happen.”
Michele Pirro (51) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Michele Pirro: “I finished the race and that’s important, as it was a long one. I’m satisfied because both the pace and the feeling improved compared to yesterday. We tried a different setup, which led to some steps forward, and I didn’t push too hard because it was key to finish in good conditions. This is good training ahead of Sepang, which suits me better as we test there every off-season – even though it’ll be hotter this time around. We’ll aim to keep improving our performance and narrow the gap.”
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More from a press release issued by IDEMITSU Honda LCR:
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra finished 17th in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island.
After finding positives in Saturday’s Sprint, Chantra was focused on pushing hard and fighting for points.
However, as the race progressed, increasingly strong winds disrupted his rhythm and hampered his efforts to catch the group.
He eventually crossed the line in 17th place, collecting valuable data that will be crucial for the upcoming rounds.
Somkiat Chantra: “Today was harder than yesterday, mainly because of the strong wind. I couldn’t push on the straight because of it, and I had to fight to keep the bike under control, it was tough to manage in those conditions. I just focused on doing my race and making it to the finish. We’ll reset and try again in Malaysia.”
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More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco crashed during the Sunday race at the Phillip Island Circuit.
After finding some positives during Saturday’s Sprint, Zarco and his team were determined to fight for points in the Sunday race.
Zarco made a solid start and was setting his rhythm when, after the fourth lap, he crashed at turn one.
Following a challenging weekend, both the rider and the team are committed to finding solutions to reverse the current situation and will look to bounce back in Malaysia.
Johann Zarco (5) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy CASTROL Honda LCR.
Johann Zarco: “It’s a pity about the crash, but I’m fine. The first corner is never a good place to crash, but I missed the apex a bit, and from there, being a little wide with the wind, the bike started to slide. In the end, I couldn’t save it and ended up on the gravel. It’s a pity because a top 10 finish was realistic, and we were aiming for that. Malaysia will be a moment to reset and try to change the current situation.”
Maria Herrera continues to make history, becoming the 2025 FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Champion in Jerez (Spain). This victory marks a significant moment for the Klint Forward Factory Team and for the WorldWCR series, as Herrera’s second season in the championship culminates in a hard-fought title.
After narrowly missing the title in the inaugural 2024 season as runner-up, Maria returned in 2025 with an unparalleled determination. She led the standings after every race of the season, except following Race 2 at Assen, when Beatriz Neila briefly took the lead, although the two were level on points. Herrera‘s consistent speed and strategic racing were on full display throughout the season, which she concluded with the following impressive stats:
6 wins
10 podium finishes
3 pole positions
Final Point Tally: 245 points, securing the title by a margin of 5 points over her closest rival, Beatriz Neila.
Maria Herrera became the 2025 WWCR World Champion at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team):
“It’s an amazing feeling to have won! I hoped to be faster in today’s race, but the group was just too big. I almost crashed a couple of times, so in the end I decided to manage my position and get the job done. I want to say a big thank you to the team as they really deserve this title after all their hard work both this season and last. We’ve had some tough times, but luck was on my side today and I’m proud to finish the year this way. Beatriz was very strong all year and made me work very hard; I think it was a much tougher fight this year with respect to 2024 actually. So, I’m very happy, and my plan now is to continue on next year.”
RACING JOURNEY
A trailblazer in her career, Herrera was the first female competitor to win a race in the FIM CEV Repsol series. She has competed at the highest levels of the sport, including wildcard appearances in the Moto3™ World Championship and a full Grand Prix campaign in 2015. Her participation in MotoE™ since 2019 and her role in the first-ever all-female team in Grand Prix history in 2023 underscore her enduring commitment and passion for the sport. She joined the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing Championship in its inaugural season in 2024.
With the WorldWCR title now in hand, the motorsport world watches with great anticipation to see what Maria Herrera will accomplish next. Having established herself as the dominant force in the championship, the Spanish sensation has a number of exciting opportunities on the horizon.
RIDER PROFILE
Place of birth: Toledo, Spain
Age: 29
Team: Klint Forward Racing Team
Bike: Yamaha R7
About WorldWCR
The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) is a groundbreaking single-make series exclusively for aspiring female riders, featuring the Yamaha R7. Building on the success of its inaugural season in 2024, which saw Ana Carrasco crowned, the series aims to continue advancing women’s motorsport by fostering new talent and showcasing competitive racing on a global stage.
With six rounds scheduled for 2025, the WorldWCR offers emerging talent an equal platform to showcase their skills alongside the world’s best riders. By addressing disparities and breaking down barriers, the series empowers women to reach new heights in professional racing. As a dedicated space for female riders, WorldWCR celebrates skill, passion, and diversity. It inspires the next generation of female racers while shaping a more inclusive motorsport landscape.
Scott Redding celebrated victory in the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship race of the weekend at the crucial Brands Hatch title decider as Bradley Ray held off Kyle Ryde to take three points out of the advantage ahead of tomorrow’s Clash of the Champions title decider.
At the start of the race, Ryde had forced his way into the lead ahead of Ray as the pair continued their duel for a second title. Christian Iddon was holding third ahead of Tommy Bridewell, but at the front, the Raceways Yamaha rider launched into the lead at Paddock Hill Bend by lap three.
Ryde was trying to regain the advantage, but it was only ten laps later, that he was able to make it stick with a pass at Hawthorns. As the title contenders fought for the advantage going into tomorrow’s decisive two races, Redding had been charging through the pack after running sixth on the opening laps.
Podium finishers from left to right with Bradley Ray, Scott Redding and Kyle Ryde. Photo courtesy BSB.
Redding first made a move on Ray with four laps to go and Hawthorns and then had Ryde in his sights, taking the lead at Surtees a lap later and he was able to hold the edge to the finish. Ray took second place from Ryde with 27-points between the pair now ahead of tomorrow’s final two races, with 70 points available.
Rory Skinner was fourth for the Cheshire Mouldings Ducati team as he was initially in the leading group, with Danny Kent completing the top five for McAMS Racing Yamaha. Max Cook was able to get the better of Leon Haslam, who is now out of the title fight with Charlie Nesbitt, Lee Jackson and Glenn Irwin completing the top ten.
Tommy Bridewell and Christian Iddon had been in the mix earlier in the race, but crashed out at Surtees and Druids respectively unhurt.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 1 result:
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati)
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.151s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +1.284s
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) +3.235s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +4.068s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +7.254s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +7.608s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +11.584s
Lee Jackson (DAO Racing Honda) +11.622s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +22.040s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 472
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) 445
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) 362
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) 292
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 272.5
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 272
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 272
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 239
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 232
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) 214
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
SCOTT REDDING – HAGER PBM DUCATI
“I was too steady at the start. These boys, [Ray and Ryde], know how to switch it on straight away. I’m like a red wine, I need to age a bit and get going. It’s a little bit annoying but it’s good at the same time. Give you something to really focus on.
“I started to get going a bit and find my rhythm. I felt like if I got to the front I could actually pull away. I had a little look at Brad into turn four and I was like, ‘I can’t be doing that’. I’ll do anything I can not to put anyone in jeopardy. Then I almost had two in one.
“I eyed it up into Hawthorn and thought ‘that would be just perfect, get them both out the way’. I passed Brad there the last time we were here and did the same thing he did today I saw him release the brake and I was like please don’t do that so I let the brake off to run it in.
“Then I thought in my head, ‘try to get past Kyle as soon as you can and just let them do their thing’. Then I got past Kyle. Then I managed to pick the pace up a little bit, got a little bit of a gap going then thought yeah, comfortable. Then when I crossed the finish line I looked back and Brad was on my rear fender!
“Thanks to the team, these boys have been mega out there racing and let the best man finish it off!”
BRADLEY RAY – RACEWAYS YAMAHA
“It was a nice race. Pace was steady enough at the start as it’s probably the first 20-lap run anybody has done all weekend. So didn’t really know how hard to go at the start and wanted to try and save a little bit of rear tyre for the end.
“My first objective was to try and finish in front of Kyle [Ryde]. I got through on him and honestly didn’t think I’d get through on Scott [Redding]. But got a second wind, the old caffeine gel kicked in with two laps to go.
“It was nice to have that sort of pace towards the end of the race and claw a couple of points back. But that was all I could do in this situation. Really enjoyed the race. Nice clean racing and we’ll try again tomorrow.”
Can Oncu (61) and Stefano Manzi (62) At Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Jaume Masia won FIM Supersport World Championship Race Two Sunday at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. The Orelac Racing Verdnatura Ducati Panigale V2 rider won the 17-lap race by 3.255 seconds.
Tom Booth-Amos was second on his PTR Triumph Street Triple RS 765, and Stefano Manzi got third on his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate YZF R9.
Former MotoAmerica regular Valentin Debise finished 8th, 7.7 seconds behind the race winner, on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.
Stefano Manzi leads the championship with 466 points, 94 ahead of Can Oncu who has 372 points. Jaume Masia is third with 265 points.
Rookie Masia takes bronze in the Riders’ Championship with his Home Race 2 win ahead of Booth-Amos and Manzi. Manzi closed the WorldSSP chapter of his career in style with his 61st WorldSSP podium.
In what was the final event of the FIM Supersport World Championship’s 2025 campaign, and while Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) has already locked up the Riders’ Championship, the field didn’t pull any punches. Race 2 of the Pirelli Spanish Round at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia saw Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) top the final podium of the season for his second WorldSSP win. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) closed his season strong in P2 with his ninth podium of the season, ahead of P3 finisher Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing), who capped off his time in WorldSSP with his 20th rostrum result this season, one podium shy of Nicolo Bulega’s 2023 record. With the #51’s win, he overcame Booth-Amos’s two-point Championship lead to usurp the bronze medal from the fourth-year British rider.
MASIA CLOSES 2025 AS THE HOME HERO: With his win, the rookie clinches the Bronze medal in the Riders’ Championship
At lights out, the front row maintained their positions on T1. In the run across the line to start Lap 2, Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) took the race lead from Oncu, kicking off a scrap at the front over the first third of the contest between Masia, Oncu, Manzi, Roberto Garcia (GMT94-YAMAHA) and Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing). With seven laps to go, Masia emerged at the front of the pack with more than a second of margin between him and Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) behind him. Masia’s pace was very impressive, sticking lap after lap within the low 1’43’s. Booth-Amos looked as good as he had all season, battling with Manzi as the remaining laps ticked down. After a very tight final lap, Booth-Amos beat out the incumbent Champion in a mad dash to the line, shuffling the #62 to P3 while the #69 took P2. Unfortunately for the Englishman however, with Masia’s win, he outscored the Brit by five points, enough to topple his two point lead and boot Booth-Amos down to a P4 finish in the Riders’ Championship.
OETTL BATTLES UP THE LIST: Climbs to P6 from P10
Can Oncu’s (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) pace fell off from Masia and the lead group as the race progressed; however, he did enough to claim P4. Oettl came out the faster of his protracted duel with Garcia, but in their battle, they let Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME Air Racing) past for P5. The Italian closed out his 2025 season on a high note, making up for his off-pace showing at Estoril. Oettl ended the season in P6, ahead of Roberto, who placed P7 0.184s behind the German.
DE ROSA CLOSES QJMOTORS’ 2025 IN THE TOP TEN: Three top tens in four races
Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) battled with Oettl for P6 early on; however, the Frenchman was left behind to finish in P8. Taking the final two spots of the top 10, Filippo Farioli (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) led fellow Italian Raffaele de Rosa (QJMOTOR Factory Racing), who closes QJMOTORS’ season on a high note fitting of the improved late-season form.
Nicolo Bulega won World Superbike Race Two Sunday at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, Bulega won the 20-lap race by just 1.793 second
His teammate, Alvaro Bautista was the runner-up.
Toprak Razgatlioglu crossed the finish line third on ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR and became the 2025 World Superbike Champion.
Americans Garrett Gerloff suffered a mechanical issue on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and didn’t finish the race, and wildcard Bobby Fong finished 19th on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF R1.
Toprak Razgatlioglu leads the championship with 616 points, 13 ahead of Nicolo Bulega who has 603 points. Alvaro Bautista is third with 337 points.
THIRD TITLE SECURED: Razgatlioglu claims 2025 title with podium finish from tenth, Bulega takes Race 2 win. ‘El Turco’ leaves WorldSBK as a three-time Champion after fighting to a podium finish from the fourth row as Bulega wins Race 2.
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) is now a three-time MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship after a podium finish in Race 2 at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia as Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) won the race to secure a Pirelli Spanish Round hat-trick. The #1 finished third after starting from tenth on the grid as he wrapped up the title in the final race of the season.
TAKING THE TITLE: Razgatlioglu takes third as Bulega wins the race
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) claimed the lead of the race at Turn 1 ahead of Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) as Bulega went from P1 to P3 on the opening lap, although he got ahead of Vierge on the opening lap before passing Bautista at Turn 6 on Lap 2. When he had clean air, the #11 pulled a gap over his teammate by seven tenths. Meanwhile, Razgatlioglu had climbed from tenth to sixth over the first two laps, making slow but steady progress as he knew he only needed three points to win the title. He took P5 from Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) at Turn 1 on Lap 4 and had put himself in the fight for the podium as Bulega escaped away. The #1 moved into fourth ahead of Vierge at Turn 1 on Lap 6. On Lap 9, he got ahead of Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) to claim third at Turn 6, while Bulega was more than 3.5 seconds ahead of Bautista. Although the Spanish rider closed the gap to 1.8 seconds at the end of the race, Bulega took victory to round out a Jerez hat-trick and secured the Manufacturers’ Championship for Ducati. However, Razgatlioglu’s third-place finish ensured he bowed out of WorldSBK and headed to MotoGP as a three-time World Champion. Bulega took his 20th WorldSBK victory in Race 2, while Bautista rounded out his Aruba.it Racing – Ducati stint with his 21st podium of the season, and his 128th in WorldSBK. Razgatlioglu heads to MotoGP as only the fourth rider to have at least three titles to his name; joining Carl Fogarty, Troy Bayliss and Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha).
THE FIGHT FOR FOURTH RAGES ON: Future teammates take the fight to each other…
Once Razgatlioglu got ahead, the fight for fourth ignited. On Lap 10, Vierge got ahead at Turn 6 before Locatelli responded at Turn 9. The pair were side-by-side through Turn 13 but both ran wide, allowing Lowes to slot in between them before he ran wide at Turn 1, dropping the #22 back into P6. The fight allowed Vierge to build a gap over Locatelli and Lowes to take P4, although ‘Loka’ fought back over the final few laps as the future Yamaha teammates squabbled over fourth, with Locatelli beating the Spanish by 0.098s second. In the final quarter of the race, Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) closed up on Lowes after dropping from the front row at the start, although ran wide at Turn 1 on Lap 18 and lost almost a second.
MACKENZIE ROUNDS OUT 2025 ON A HIGH: P8 in Race 2, Lecuona leaves Honda in ninth
Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) backed up his Tissot Superpole Race P7 with eighth in Race 2, finishing ahead of Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) after maintaining the gap to the Honda rider behind. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) pressurised the #7 throughout the final stages of the race, although didn’t make a move and had to settle for tenth.
SCORING POINTS: Three rookies take home points in Race 2
Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was 11th as he finished the year just outside the top ten, but it was a solid effort for the Australian as he carried a knock from his Superpole Race clash with Rea; the #65 was declared unfit for Race 2. Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) held off Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) to claim 12th, while rookies Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) scored points in 14th and 15th.
THE LAST CLASSIFIED RIDERS: Rabat leads Delbianco and Spinelli
Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) finished the race in 16th ahead of Alessandro Delbianco (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team), while Nicholas Spinelli (Barni Spark Racing Team), Bobby Fong (Attack Performance Yamaha Racing), Michael Rinaldi (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) and Zaqhwan Zaidi (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) rounded out the classified riders in Race 2.
RACE 2 RETIREMENTS: Tulovic crashes, Gerloff brings his bike into the pits
Wildcard Lukas Tulovic (Team Triple M Ducati Frankfurt) had impressed throughout the weekend, but a crash at Turn 1 halfway through the race ended his day early. Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) ended his 2025 campaign in the pits after bringing his Kawasaki ZX-10RR machine in to retire.
The top six from WorldSBK Race 2, full results here:
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
2. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +1.793s
3. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +6.339s
4. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +8.833s
5. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) +8.931s
6. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +9.326s
Fastest Lap: Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’38.693s
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Wildcard Paola Ramos won Race Two of the World Women’s Circuit Racing at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. Riding her YVS Sabadell Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Ramos won the 11-lap race by 9.578 seconds.
Beatriz Neila was the runner-up on her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7.
Lucie Boudesseul was third on her GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R7, 0.100 behind Neila.
Maria Herrera finished the race 6th on her Klint Forward Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R7 and became the 2025 WorldWCR Champion.
Americans Mallory Dobbs crashed her Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 on Turn 11 and Sonya Lloyd got 19th on her Team Trasimeno Yamaha YZF-R7.
Maria Herrera leads the championship with 245 points, 5 ahead of Beatriz Neila who has 240 points. Chloe Jones is third with 164 points.
HERRERA TAKES 2025 TITLE: #6 wraps up Championship with P6, wildcard Ramos claims Race 2 victory. The second WorldWCR season is officially in the books as Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) completes her 2024 redemption as 2025 Champion!
The FIM Women’s World Circuit Racing World Championship came all the way down to the wire as the deciding Race 2 at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia crowned Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) as your 2025 World Champion! 18-year-old wildcard Paola Ramos (YVS Sabadell) capped off her debut weekend by winning the final race of the season. Joining her on the final podium of the Pirelli Spanish Round was Beatriz Nelia (Ampito Crescent Yamaha), who takes her 12thpodium of the season, placing both second in the race and the Championship. Claiming her second podium of the season, Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) finished in third place to see off the 2025 WorldWCR campaign.
WILDCARD WINNER: Paola Ramos won Race 2 by the largest-ever margin of a WorldWCR race of +9.578s
Race 2 was a fitting end to what has been some of the paddock’s best racing all season, and Maria Herrera got the contest started early, protecting her pole position to start the race in P1. Paola Ramos overtook Herrera for the race lead in the first lap, running away with the race lead as she put the hammer down early to extend to a three-second gap by the end of Lap 4. Herrera held P2 early on behind the streaking Ramos before Neila got herself around her for P2. It was too little too late for the #36 as Ramos went on to finish more than 9 seconds ahead of the pack. Neila went on to finish in P2, ahead of Lucie Boudesseul, who claimed her best result since her home round in P3. Herrera went on to finish in P6; however, that would be enough for the #6 to crown herself World Champion after her 2024 runner-up effort.
BRONZE FOR THE BRIT: Jones does enough from P5 to earn third in the Riders’ Championship
Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) finished her season strong at home with her best result of the season to finish in P4. Chloe Jones (GR Motorsport) finished in P5, breaking her P2 streak; however, she won’t care as the British rider did enough to clinch third place in the Riders’ Championship ahead of Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team). Herrera finished down in P6, managing her race well to hold up the pack behind her, and staying out of trouble wisely to cruise to the 2025 title.
PONZIANI P7: The Italian will take home fourth place in the title standings
The #96 finished in P7 to finish out 2025 with seven top-eights in a row. Sara Sanchez (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) saw her season end on a sour note as she fell to P8. Tayla Relph (Full Throttle Racing) finished ahead of rookie rider Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) as the pair closed out the season in P9 and P10, respectively.
Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto. Photo by Polarity Photo, courtesy KTM.
Nicolo Bulega won the World Superbike Tissot Superpole Race Sunday morning at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R, the Italian won the 10-lap race by 4.055 seconds.
His teammate, Alvaro Bautista was the runner-up, and Andrea Iannone was third on his Team Pata Go Eleven Ducati Panigale V4R.
Americans Garrett Gerloff finished 17th on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and wildcard Bobby Fong crossed the finish line 19th on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF R1.
2024 WorldSuperbike Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu crashed his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR on Turn 5.
Toprak Razgatlioglu leads the championship with 600 points, 22 ahead of Nicolo Bulega who has 578 points. Alvaro Bautista is third with 317 points.
BIG TWISTS: Bulega takes victory despite penalty for Razgatlioglu collision, #1 to start Race 2 from P10. The title fight will go to the final race of the season after a dramatic opening lap in the Tissot Superpole Race.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) claimed victory despite a collision with Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) in the Tissot Superpole Race for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. The pair came together at Turn 5 on the opening lap with the title fight going to Race 2 at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia, with Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) completing the podium at the Pirelli Spanish Round.
BULEGA AND RAZGATLIOGLU COLLIDE: It all goes down to Race 2…
The title race took a HUGE twist when Bulega and Razgatlioglu collided at Turn 5, with ‘El Turco’ sliding into the gravel and out of the race. The incident was placed under investigation by the FIM WorldSBK Stewards, with the #11 given a Long Lap Penalty for irresponsible riding. Bulega went on to take victory and take 12 points out of Razgatlioglu’s Championship lead even after his penalty, while Razgatlioglu will start Race 2 from the fourth row in tenth place. The reigning Champion holds a 22-point lead over Bulega heading into Race 2, meaning Bulega has to win with a non-score for Razgatlioglu to claim the title: ‘El Turco’ needs to lose 22 points or fewer to win the title, with countback going in his favour. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) battled his way up to second, ahead of Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) who completed the podium.
STARTING RACE 2 FROM THE SECOND ROW: Vierge resists Lowes for P4
Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) once again fought for a podium, finishing in fourth place behind ‘The Maniac’ as he closed the gap on Iannone throughout the final few laps. However, he also had to resist a challenge from Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) to hold on to P4, with the #22 finishing fifth. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) made a late move on Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) to claim sixth place, demoting the #95 to seventh.
MACKENZIE ON THE THIRD ROW: A strong weekend for the #95
Mackenzie is enjoying one of his strongest weekends of the season, although will go from Race 2 from the third row after losing out to ‘Loka’. Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) used the SCQ tyre to move up the order to P8 with Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) securing P9.
CRASHING OUT: Gardner, Rea come together on the opening lap
Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) and Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) crashed on the opening lap at Turn 3, with both riders taken to the medical centre for a check-up. The incident was investigated after the race. Rea will be reassessed ahead of Race 2, after being diagnosed with a right knee sprain and contusion. Gardner will also be reassessed ahead of this afternoon’s race; he was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion.
The top nine from WorldSBK Superpole Race, full results here:
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
2. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +4.055s
3. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) +5.236s
4. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) +6.484s
5. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +6.900s
6. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +8.637s
7. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) +9.309s
8. Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) +11.469s
9. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +11.983s
MotoGP Race start at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Raul Fernandez won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP25 on Michelin control tires, the Spaniard won the 27-lap race by 1.418 second.
Fabio Di Giannantonio was the runner-up on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
Marco Bezzecchi, after two Long Laps, placed third on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25.
Alex Marquez crossed the finish line fourth on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Pedro Acosta, riding his Red Bull KTM Factory RC16, took fifth.
Two-time World Champion Francesco Bagnaia crashed his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
Marc Marquez leads the championship with 545 points, 166 ahead of Alex Marquez who has 379 points. Marco Bezzecchi is third with 282 points.
Flawless Fernandez claims debut win as Bezzecchi fights back for podium. The Spaniard and Trackhouse MotoGP celebrate their first wins in style as Di Giannantonio and the Sprint winner complete the Phillip Island podium.
A fifth different winner in a row, anyone? Raul Fernandez served it up for us with a flawless Phillip Island display to clinch his debut MotoGP victory in style, while also handing Trackhouse MotoGP Team their first win in the class too. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) came through from P10 on the grid to finish second, 1.4s away from Fernandez, while Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) passed Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) late on to climb onto the podium despite having a double Long Lap penalty.
BEZ GETS PERFECT LAUNCH
Every start is crucial, but today’s was more so for Bezzecchi. And he got a flyer from the middle of the front row. The holeshot was the Italian’s and slotting into an early P2 was Fernandez, with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), and it was those three who built up an early 0.6s lead over a chasing pack that was led by Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP).
Bezzecchi got the notification of his double Long Lap penalty on Lap 2, but he didn’t take it straight away. The clear tactic was to try and build as much of a gap as possible before diving into the Long Lap loop, and on Lap 3, he continued. Meanwhile, Acosta overtook Fernandez at Turn 1 to grab P2, with Bezzecchi’s lead up to 1.1s at the start of Lap 4, and then again, he continued without taking his first Long Lap.
LONG LAPS = COMPLETED, MILLER CRASHES
Right then, Lap 5 it was. The first of two Long Laps was taken, and it dropped him behind Fernandez and Acosta. The first Long Lap cost the Italian around two seconds, as further back, two crashes unfolded in quick succession – first Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) at Turn 1, and then Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) – the home hero – at Turn 6. That was a real shame for the Aussie fans and Miller after a fantastic weekend.
Back on track, Bezzecchi served his second Long Lap, which dropped him behind fifth place Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), leaving the Sprint winner 2.8s off the lead. And the leader was now Fernandez, who was 1.1s clear of Acosta.
FERNANDEZ PULLS CLEAR
In turn, Acosta was 1.3s clear of third place Marquez, as Di Giannantonio carved his way past Quartararo for P4 on Lap 8. Bezzecchi was next to latch onto the rear tyre of the Yamaha star, and this felt like a crucial stage of the Grand Prix if Bezzecchi was to go on and win. And sure enough, Bezzecchi got a good bit of drive out of the final corner on Lap 10 to breeze past Quartararo, moving the #72 up to P5.
On Lap 13, Fernandez’s lead was 1.4s over Acosta, as the latter began to come under pressure from Marquez. At this stage, Bezzecchi remained in P5, half a second behind Di Giannantonio, four seconds away from Fernandez.
Lap 16 saw Marquez make his move on Acosta. The gap to Fernandez was now up to three seconds though and on the last time around, the Grand Prix leader was faster than all of the chasers. And the same can be said for the next lap too. 11 laps to go, was Fernandez’s lead enough?
THE CLOSING STAGES
With eight to go, it looks like it probably would be. The lead was still hovering around the three second mark, as Di Giannantonio passed Acosta for P3. With six to go, Bezzecchi pounced at Turn 8 to shove his way past Acosta into P4, but by this stage, the Italian was five seconds adrift of his fellow Aprilia star. Fernandez was still 2.8s clear of Marquez, who was now having trouble from behind with Di Giannantonio swarming.
And just like Bezzecchi did on Acosta, Di Giannantonio put a classy, brave move on Marquez to grab P2. Did the Italian have anything in the last four laps to give Fernandez something to worry about for the win?
Three to go. The gap? 2.8s. On the next lap? 2.6s. It was coming down, but nowhere near at the rate of knots needed if you were Diggia. In the podium fight, Bezzecchi had reeled in Marquez to set up a grandstand finish for P3, and on the penultimate lap at Turn 10, Bezzecchi lunged into P3.
Last lap at Phillip Island! Fernandez’s lead was 1.8s, then 1.6s through split two, but this was the Spaniard’s debut MotoGP win in the bag. Back-to-back Sprint podiums, and now, a MotoGP Grand Prix winner. Take a bow, Raul Fernandez. What a ride from the #25 to hand himself and Trackhouse a dream victory, and he made it look pretty easy as well, didn’t he?
Di Giannantonio strung together a brilliant second half of the Grand Prix to earn P2, and Bezzecchi finished the Grand Prix just 2.4s off the win despite his double Long Lap penalty. And with it, coupled with Francesco Bagnaia’s (Ducati Lenovo Team) late DNF at Turn 6, Bezzecchi moves into P3 in the World Championship.
YOUR AUSTRALIAN GP POINTS SCORERS
Marquez had to settle for P4 at the flag and while his wait to secure 2025’s silver medal goes on, surely it’s only a matter of time before the #73 can celebrate that accolade. Acosta held onto P5 by just 0.040s, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) the rider to come close to beating the KTM star, as Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) led the Yamaha charge in P7.
P8 went to Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), that’s a decent comeback from the South African following his three-place grid penalty, as Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) also enjoyed a solid Sunday after crossing the line in P9. And rounding out the quartet of KTMs in the top 10 was the very, very impressive Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3). Chapeau to Maverick Viñales’ stand-in.
Quartararo’s Grand Prix didn’t go as planned after the polesitter slipped to P11, as Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP), Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) collected the final points in Australia.
NEXT: SEPANG
The Island never disappoints. Fernandez becomes the seventh different winner of 2025, as we now get set for a trip to the Sepang International Circuit. We’ve got Marquez gunning to cement P2, with Bezzecchi vs Pecco unfolding for P3.
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