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WorldWCR: Race One Results From Jerez

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WorldWCR: Race One Results From Jerez

Maria Herrera won Race One of the World Women’s Circuit Racing at Jerez, in Spain. Riding her Klint Forward Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Herrera won the 9-lap race by 0.291 second.

Chloe Jones was the runner-up on her GR Motosport Yamaha YZF-R7. 

Beatriz Neila was third on her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7.

Americans Mallory Dobbs finished 12th on her Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 and Sonya Lloyd crossed the finish line 18th her Team Trasimeno Yamaha YZF-R7. 

Maria Herrera leads the championship with 235 points, 15 ahead of Beatriz Neila who has 220 points. Chloe Jones is third with 153 points.

 

Results wwcr race 1

 

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More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

RACE 1 THRILLER: Herrera wins after Ramos penalised, Neila third after last-lap contact with #58. Just six points separate the two title rivals, and with the title hanging in the balance, it was elbows out up and down the grid. 

The FIM Women’s World Circuit Racing World Championship took to the track for their penultimate race of the competition’s second season at the Pirelli Spanish Round. The sun hung high over at Spain’s Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia, as the Championship, and it was Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) who benefitted from a dramatic final lap to top the podium for the sixth time this season. Chloe Jones (GR Motorsport) followed her home in P2 for her fifth second-place result of the season, and Beatriz Nelia (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) was leading the race into the final lap, then finished in P4, but a penalty sent her back up onto the podium in P3. With these results, Herrea rides into the final race on Sunday with a 15-point lead over Neila, and Jones increased her lead for P3 ahead of Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) by a further three points.

Sparks fly in the final lap: Ramos penalised off the podium, Neila bounced up to P3

Herrera shot off the line ahead of the rest of the grid, cutting across the front row’s other riders as Paola Ramos (YVS Sabadell) snuck ahead of Nelia. Ramos wrestled with Neila for the P2 spot, the wildcard rider showing her pedigree by fighting at the front with the Championship leaders. Jones worked her way up the order from P7 to lead the race into Lap 3.  Jones went wide into Turn 2 of that lap, and when Herrera tried to go up the inside, the two made contact, allowing the #36 to shoot the gap and take P1 for herself. As the race drew into the final laps, Jones’s pace had diminished slightly, placing her behind the lead trio as they flew into Turn 1 of the final lap three wide. In that moment, Neila and Ramos went bar to bar. Making contact and sending Neila wide into P4; the incident was later deemed Irresponsible Riding by FIM WorldSBK Stewards on Ramos’s part, sending her down to P4, Herrera atop the podium, the #15 into P2 and Beatriz Nelia up onto the podium. For her part, the wildcard rider Ramos impressed with her pace, battling solidly at the front for the entire contest. Her penalty saw her shuffled off the podium; however, the P4 result is certainly still a result to be proud of.

Ponziani leads the second group: Beats out Boudesseul by 0.006

Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) started from P4; however, by the race’s midpoint, she had fallen out of the lead group. Her pace was enough to finish at the head of the second group in P5. Behind her, Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) wasn’t able to fight in the podium pack this time after placing P3 in her home round last time out, this time notching a serviceable P6 result. Tayla Relph (Full Throttle Racing) fell from her P5 starting place; however, she held on to a seventh-place finish for her second strongest finish of the season.

Rivera continues to shine: Sticks her fourth top ten of the season

Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) was bumped up a position by a Track Limits Penalty for Sara Sanchez (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) on Turn 13 of the final lap, shuffling her back to P9. Rounding out the top ten was rookie rider Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team), who continues to impress after her breakout top sixes at Magny-Cours.

 

The top six from the WorldWCR Race 1: Full results here!

1. Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team)

2. Chloe Jones (GR Motosport) +0.291s

3. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) +1.114s

4. Paola Ramos (YVS Sabadell) +2.686s

5. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) +5.503s

6. Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) +5.509s

Fastest lap: Paola Ramos – 1’51.303s, new lap record

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WSBK: Bulega Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position In Spain

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WSBK: Bulega Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position In Spain

Nicolo Bulega took pole position during World Superbike Superpole qualifying Saturday at Jerez, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R on 2.75-mile (4.42 km) track, Bulega recorded a lap time of 1:36.629, which was not only good enough to top the 25-rider field and secure pole position it also eclipsed his own 2024 All-Time Lap Record of 1:37.596.

Toprak Razgatlioglu qualified second with a 1:37.153 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

Sam Lowes did a 1:37.601 on his ELF Marc VDS Ducati Panigale V4R to earn the third and final spot on the front row.

Row two starters include Bimota Kawasaki’s Alex Lowes (1:37.683), Team Pata Go Eleven’s Andrea Iannonce (1:37.748), and GYTR GRT Yamaha’s Remy Gardner (1:37.780).

Americans Garrett Gerloff qualified 15th with a 1:38.577  on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and wildcard Bobby Fong finished 24th on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF-R1 with a lap time of 1:40.213. 

 

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More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

LAP RECORD DESTROYED: Bulega unbeatable in Superpole as he claims Jerez pole ahead of Razgatlioglu. Bulega’s lap time was unbelievable as he set a 1’36.629s to become only the second rider, after Tom Sykes, to claim two poles at Jerez. 

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) set a lap time that left jaws dropped in Tissot Superpole for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship as he claimed pole at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. He was the only rider in the 1’36s bracket as he obliterated his own lap record from last year on the way to beating Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) to P1 on the timesheets.

THE FIRST RUN: Bulega quickest, Razgatlioglu with lots to find…

Razgatlioglu was immediately into the 1’37s with a 1’37.707s as he claimed an early provisional pole, but Bulega was rapid on his first flying lap: he was 0.278s faster after two sectors on his way to setting a barely-believable 1’36.927s as he put a huge eight-tenths gap between himself and ‘El Turco’, who found himself demoted to P3 as Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) moved into second.

UNBELIEVABLE LAP TIME: ‘Bulegas’ smashes the lap record to beat ‘El Turco’

Razgatlioglu was one of the first to set a lap time on the second runs, in the final 5 minutes, and had to find almost eight tenths just to challenge Bulega’s time. He set a 1’37.153s to move within two tenths, but Bulega was going even faster on his next lap: he set a 1’36.629s to go 0.524s clear of Razgatlioglu, while going almost a second quicker than his pole time from 2024. It was Bulega’s fifth pole of the season and ninth overall, while the #1 claimed his 12th front row start of the season – a 100% record. Sam Lowes completed the front row with a 1’37.601s, 0.972s off the pole time. However, the #14 was declared unfit following the session, promoting everyone behind him up one place.

CLOSELY-PACKED FIELD: Little to separate P4 to P6

Sam’s brother, Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team), had been one place behind the #14 after moving up to P4 with a 1’37.683s, but moves up to P3, while Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) will go from P4; he was a tenth away from the #22 directly ahead. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) put in a 1’37.780s to claim P6 on the timesheets and a second row start for the first two races of the weekend.

REA FROM P6: Can the #65 claim a rostrum from the second row?

Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) will go from the second row after a 1’37.986s, directly ahead of Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) who was a tenth slower than the #65. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) has been quick all weekend and he rounded out the top nine on the timesheets with a 1’38.135s, with Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) narrowly behind him by 0.017s.

 

The top six from WorldSBK Superpole, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’36.629s

2. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.524s

3. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.972s*

4. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +1.054s

5. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata Go Eleven) +1.119s

6. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) +1.151s

*Declared unfit following Superpole

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WSBK: Bulega Is Best In Saturday Practice At Jerez

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WSBK: Bulega Is Best In Saturday Practice At Jerez

Nicolo Bulega led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 3 (FP3) Saturday morning at Jerez, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R  on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian turned a lap time of 1:37.892 to lead the 25-rider field.

Sam Lowes was the best of the rest with a 1:38.101 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

2024 WorldSuperbike Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu was third at 1:38.220 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR. 

Americans Garrett Gerloff was 15th with a time of 1:39.068 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and wildcard Bobby Fong got 24th on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF R1. 

 

Results WSBK FP3

 

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Bulega tops FP3 ahead of Sam Lowes, Razgatlioglu third after Rabat clash. The #11 was the only rider in the 1’37s during FP3 as he claimed top spot, while Razgatlioglu was third after a tricky session.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was the fastest rider in a dramatic Free Practice 3 for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. The #11 was the only rider to lap in the 1’37s as he beat Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team), while ‘El Turco’ had an eventful session on the second day of track action for the Pirelli Spanish Round.

Bulega was quickest out of the blocks in FP3, but he soon found his time being challenged by Razgatlioglu, with ‘El Turco’ briefly going into P1 with a 1’38.220s. However, top spot was claimed by Bulega as the #11 set a 1’37.892s in the final quarter of the session to assert his authority in the final practice session of the year. ‘El Turco’ showed some frustration through the session when he caught traffic, while he also made contact with Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) at Turn 13. The Turkish star eventually finished the session in third, with Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) leapfrogging him with a 1’38.101s.

Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) started his penultimate day as a full-time rider with fourth place, lapping just 0.338s slower than Bulega’s pacesetting time. He was ahead of his former Kawasaki teammate, Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team), with the #22 around a tenth slower than the six-time Champion. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) put two Yamahas in the top six with a 1’38.634s.

Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) continued his strong form with P7 in FP3 after posting a 1’38.648s, while Alessandro Delbianco – standing in for Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) – put in a 1’38.727s as he claimed eighth place. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) finished in ninth with Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) rounding out the top ten.

 

The top six from WorldSBK FP3, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’37.892s

2. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.209

3. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.328s

4. Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.338s

5. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.495s

6. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) +0.742s

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MotoGP : Sprint Race Results From Phillip Island

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MotoGP : Sprint Race Results From Phillip Island

Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25 on Michelin control tires, the Italian won the 13-lap race by 3.149 seconds.

Raul Fernandez was the runner-up on his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP25.

Pedro Acosta finished third on his Red Bull KTM Factory RC16.

Home hero, Jack Miller was fourth on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.

Fabio Di Giannantonio got fifth on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati Desmosedici GP25. 

Poleman Fabio Quartararo crossed the finish line 7th on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.

Marc Marquez leads the championship with 545 points, 179 ahead of Alex Marquez who has 366 points. Francesco Bagnaia is third with 274 points.

 

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More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

Bezzecchi delivers brilliance to take gold in Phillip Island Sprint. Part 1 is all done and with victory by more than three seconds after 13 laps, is the #72 a favourite despite his double Long Lap Penalty on Sunday?

Back-to-back Sprint victories have been completed for Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) and although the Italian didn’t make it easy for himself, he came through with three laps to go on Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) to take the win. Rounding out the Sprint rostrum was Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) with P3 to P5 being covered by a tenth of a second.

OPENING ENCOUNTERS: surprise holeshot and a new leader

Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) got the initial launch and holeshot but by Turn 2, Fernandez had got his way to the front and led the opening lap. He was ahead of pre-Sprint favourite Bezzecchi, who had extra wings on his Aprilia courtesy of a rather unfortunate encounter with seagulls on the Warm Up Lap. Polesitter Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) had dropped to sixth behind Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and Pedro Acosta, whilst the #37’s teammate, Brad Binder, crashed out at Turn 2 on Lap 1.

As Fernandez and Bezzecchi stretched away in an Aprilia 1-2, the battle was intensifying over P3, with Alex Marquez coming under increasing pressure from Miller, Acosta, Quartararo, with Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) doing a great job in P7. Lap 5 saw Miller and Marquez exchange places at Turn 10 and then at Turn 1. In the battle at the front, Bezzecchi had a huge moment going down into Turn 10, narrowly avoiding race leader Fernandez. In the fight for third on Lap 7, Acosta took both Miller and Marquez at Turn 1.

RECOVERING: Bezzecchi pounces on Fernandez

By Lap 9, ‘Bez’ was back on Fernandez’s rear wheel and had much more pace than the #25 and pounced at Turn 2 on Lap 10. On Lap 11, Indonesian Grand Prix winner Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) crashed out at Turn 6 but was all OK and walked away. Onto the last lap and with Bezzecchi and Fernandez locked into the top two positions, it was a true head-to-head between Acosta, Miller and Di Giannantonio for the final place on the podium.

ACROSS THE LINE: the first Aprilia 1-2 in a Sprint

Bezzecchi lived up to his tag of pre-Sprint favourite and got the job done for a second Saturday in a row, whilst Fernandez also made it two Sprint podiums on the spin, making it the first Aprilia 1-2 in a Tissot Sprint. Acosta resisted late pressure from Miller and Di Giannantonio and held onto third on the run to the line, the first Sprint without a Ducati in the top three.

Behind the top five, Alex Marquez was the best for the Italian manufacturer in sixth, dropping back after a blistering start. Quartararo was seventh and will hope for a better time of things on Sunday, whilst Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) and Espargaro completed the points. Outside of the points, Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) climbed to tenth whilst at the back, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and temporary teammate Michele Pirro in what was a Sprint to forget for the #63 and #51. Pecco’s 19th place combined with Bezzecchi’s win means that there are just eight points splitting them in the battle for third overall.

MotoGP Tissot Sprint results from Phillip Island!

Moto2 : Moreira Takes Pole Position At Phillip Island

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Moto2 : Moreira Takes Pole Position At Phillip Island

Diogo Moreira was the man to beat during Moto2 World qualifying Saturday at Phillip Island, in Australia. The Brazilian  rider topped qualifying session with a new lap record time. Riding his Pirelli-shod Italtrans Racing Team Kalez, Moreira navigated the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) course in 1:29.817, breaking his own’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:30.307 he set Friday afternoon during the practice session.

Home Hero Senna Agius was second-best with a 1:29.828 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.

His teammate, Manuel Gonzalez claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:29.893.

Row-two qualifiers included ELF Marc VDS’s Jake Dixon (1:29.993) CFMOTO Power Electronics’s Daniel Holgado (1:29.995) and David Alonso (1:30.107).

American Joe Roberts finished the qualifying session 19th on his OnlyFans American Racing Kalex.

 

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Moreira pips Australia’s Agius to Phillip Island pole. The Brazilian beat the Aussie by just 0.011s and Championship leader Gonzalez earns front row start. 

Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) will start the Moto2 Australian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday after a dramatic, tantalising Q2 played out at Phillip Island. Home hero Senna Agius will line up in the middle of the front row, with his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP teammate Manuel Gonzalez completing a top three that was split by a slender 0.076s.

Moreira’s 1:29.817 was the first sub-1:30 lap time around the famous Island in Moto2 as the #10 enjoyed a flawless session – but the same can’t be said for Aron Canet (Fantic Racing). The rider third overall crashed at Turn 4 early in the session, so it was a race against time to get the #44 back out on track.

In the end they did, for one lap, as a fascinating fight for pole unfolded. Moreira ended up beating his lap time but it was chalked off for yellow flags, with both Agius and Gonzalez going so close to a Saturday P1. It wasn’t enough for pole position, but that’s a juicy Moto2 front row for the Grand Prix – and one to celebrate for Agius on home turf. 

The second row is stacked too. Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) lines up in P4 ahead of Q1 graduate Daniel Holgado, with the latter’s CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar teammate David Alonso completing that second row. Ayumu Sasaki (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP) is P7, one place ahead of Canet, who nailed that flying lap at the end of the session to jump into the top 10. That could be the most important lap of his season so far.

With Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing) qualifying in P10, one place behind Darryn Binder (ITALJET Gresini Moto2), the top runners in Moto2’s 2025 title chase are in the mix. Tune into the Moto2 Grand Prix at 13:15 local time to see if there are any more championship twists before we head to Malaysia.

Moto2 qualifying results!

Moto3 : Kelso Claims Pole Position At Phillip Island

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Moto3 : Kelso Claims Pole Position At Phillip Island

Joel Kelso earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his LevelUp MTA KTM on Pirelli control tires, the home hero turned a lap time of 1:34.056. Not only was that good enough to lead the 26-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse David Almansa’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.726 he set Friday afternoon during the practice session.

Jose Antonio Rueda was the best of the rest with a 1:34.147 on his Red Bull Ajo KTM, and Collin Veijer claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:34.281 on his SIC58 Squadra Corse Honda.

Row-two qualifiers included Honda Team Asia’s Taiyo Furusato (1:34.406) Kelso’s teammate, Matteo Bertelle (1:34.447) and Rueda’s teammate, Alvaro Carpe (1:34.492).

 

QualifyingResults moto3

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Kelso takes historic home pole at Phillip Island. The first Australian in Moto3 history to head the grid on ‘The Island’, the #66 hopes a maiden victory can follow on from a first pole of 2025.

A first pole of the season and what a place to do it; Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) was unstoppable, becoming the first Australian to take pole in Moto3 at Phillip Island. Behind him, newly-crowned World Champion Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Mandalika podium finisher Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) whilst the rider second in the Championship, Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) was only 14th.

Moving through from Q1 into Q2, Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA) had over a quarter of a second advantage ahead of Nicola Carraro (Rivacold Snipers Team), Marco Morelli (GRYD – MLav Racing) and New Zealander Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI – BOE Motorsport. Debutant Brian Uriarte (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) missed out by just 0.111s. With a new lap record straight out of the blocks, Rueda set a 1’34.608 but went on to beat it further on his second lap, setting a 1’34.440, just ahead of Kelso and super-sub Joel Esteban (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team).

As the second run began with just over six minutes to go, it was time for big improvements from the likes of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Friday’s fastest David Almansa (Leopard Racing), who found themselves on the fifth row provisionally. Second in the Championship, Piqueras also needed a lap, with the #36’s first attempt only good enough for 18th. Rueda improved again but the #66 of Kelso was likewise flying, moving the goal posts to set a 1’34.056. There was a late fall for Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) at Turn 4 but he was OK.

Nobody could touch Kelso though who took his fifth consecutive front row and first pole of the season. Rueda lines up second on the grid whilst the front row is completed by Lunetta who denied Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) with a late lap. Bertelle took fifth place whilst the second row is completed by Carpe – who managed to improve his position late on, unlike compatriot Almansa, who starts 18th. Other names to keep an eye on include Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) in P9, home-hero Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) in 13th and Piqueras in 14th.

Check out full Moto3 qualifying results from Phillip Island HERE

MotoGP : Quartararo On pole Position At Phillip Island

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MotoGP : Quartararo On pole Position At Phillip Island

Fabio Quartararo earned pole position during MotoGP World Championship qualifying on Saturday at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1, the Frenchman broke Marco Bezzecchi’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:26.492 he set Friday afternoon with a time of 1:26.465 around the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) circuit during Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday. 

Marco Bezzecchi was the best of the rest with a 1:26.496 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25, and home hero Jack Miller claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:26.708 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.

Row-two qualifiers included Trackhouse Aprilia’s Raul Fernandez (1:26.851), Red Bull KTM Factory’s Pedro Acosta (1:26.874) and BK8 Gresini Ducati’s Alex Marquez (1:26.920) 

 

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Quartararo beats Bezzecchi to last-gasp Island pole, Miller bags front row. The Yamaha star beats the Italian by just 0.031s as the home hero comes through Q1 to slot his YZR-M1 on the front row at Phillip Island. 

Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), take a bow. A new all-time lap record around Phillip Island is what it took to beat Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) to pole position, and that’s exactly what the Frenchman threw down. That 1:26.465 from El Diablo was 0.031s quicker than the Italian’s best effort, and joining the duo on the front row will be home hero Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP). The Australian dug deep to come through Q1 and delight the home faithful, setting us up good and proper for the Tissot Sprint and Grand Prix.

Q1: Aldeguer and Miller earn Q2 spots

Home hero Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) found himself in Q1 and was the early pacesetter after the opening laps were chucked in on the Island. The session favourite was arguably Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) though and it was the Indonesian GP winner who sailed to P1 with a 1:27.201, with Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) slotting into P2 after the first stints were done.

 

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0.055s split Aldeguer and Binder, with Miller 0.137s away from the top two in P3. Could the Australian wriggle his way into Q2? He was certainly giving it a good go. As Aldeguer extended his advantage at the top with a 1:27.071, Miller climbed above Binder into P2 to go 0.144s adrift of Aldeguer. But it wasn’t over yet.

Binder was on a charge but just ahead, Miller improved again to beat Binder’s time by 0.029s, with the top three split by 0.038s heading onto the final lap. All three of those riders were done, but Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) wasn’t. Setting a red sector through split two, the Frenchman was on course for the top two but Zarco encountered traffic through Turn 7 and 8, with Binder looking like the guilty party – in Zarco’s eyes anyway. The HRC rider was forced to abandon the lap and with that, it was Aldeguer and Miller venturing into Q2.

Q2: Quartararo leaves it late to oust Bezzecchi

And then, it was pole position shootout time at Phillip Island. Leading the way early doors was Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) but on his second flyer, the #73 was down at Turn 4. Meanwhile, to the sound of plenty of Australian cheers, Miller stuck his Yamaha on provisional pole with a 1:26.885, and Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3) climbed into P2!

Marquez got his Ducati fired up again to bring it back to the box, but by the time he did, the rider second in the championship had been shuffled down to P6, then P7. It was Miller from Espargaro from Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), with Aldeguer fronting the second row alongside Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).

Aldeguer then went P2 after setting the exact same lap time as Espargaro, with Turn 4 seeing Bezzecchi vent plenty of frustrations at Marini and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). At this stage, the pre-session favourite was down in P11, one place behind Pecco, as we then geared up for the final five minutes of Q2.

On his out-lap, Miller had an unwanted trip into the Turn 2 gravel trap, but he kept it upright. Now, attention turned to Bezzecchi. And sure enough, the Italian rose to P1 with a 1:26.565, before Alex Marquez crashed for a second time. And this one was a lot quicker. Turn 1 bit the Spaniard, thankfully he was alright, but that was his chances of a front row gone.

Back on track, Bezzecchi stretched his legs again to cement pole position, as Acosta climbed up to P2 on his penultimate lap. That shoved Miller down to P3, but another Yamaha was flying. Quartararo was up through sector three and racing towards the line, we held our breath to see if the Frenchman could oust Bezzecchi. And he did. A stunner. Quartararo slammed home that 1:26.465 to clinch a late pole position in Australia, and Miller improved on his last lap too, meaning the #43 earned his first front row since the 2023 Japanese GP.

Your front four rows for the Australian GP

That was a proper qualifying session on the Island. Fernandez was another late improver to claim P4, with Acosta and Alex Marquez making up Row 2 in P5 and P6. Aldeguer launches his victory attack from P7, Espargaro joins his compatriot on Row 3 in P8, with Marini ninth and the top HRC rider. Di Giannantonio spearheads the fourth row in P10 ahead of Bagnaia – who was forced to sit up and out of his time attack at the end of the session – and Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP).

Coming up: Tissot Sprint time at Phillip Island

Doesn’t need to be said, but we’ll do it anyway: don’t miss the Tissot Sprint from Phillip Island! Quartararo on pole, Bezzecchi the favourite, and a home hero on the front row. 15:00 local time, be there.

MotoGP qualifying results!

MotoGP : Bezzecchi Is Best In Saturday Practice in Australia

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MotoGP : Bezzecchi Is Best In Saturday Practice in Australia

Marco Bezzecchi led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian turned a lap time of 1:27.278 to lead the 22-rider field.

Fabio Di Giannantonio was the best of the rest with a 1:27.513 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati Desmosedici GP25.

Fabio Quartararo was third at 1:27.558 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.

Alex Marquez finished the session fourth with a 1:27.596 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

Raul Fernandez got fifth on his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP25 with a lap time of 1:27.608.

 

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BSB: Redding Holds Off Ray at Brands Hatch

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BSB: Redding Holds Off Ray at Brands Hatch

Scott Redding emerged on top after the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Pre-Qualifying session at Brands Hatch as the 2019 champion moved closer to the lap record, holding off title contender Bradley Ray by just 0.094s ahead of tomorrow’s opening race.

Ray had set the benchmark, but the Hager PBM Ducati rider was gathering momentum and his final lap of the session put him ahead of his rivals as he bids to continue his winning performances from the previous three rounds.

Ray was ahead of his championship rival Kyle Ryde, the defending champion holding sixth place and climbing the times in the final moments after sitting precariously close to being in the drop zone in tenth ahead of the closing five minutes.

Ryde holds a 30-point advantage ahead of this weekend’s crucial three races on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit with 105 points up for the taking.

Charlie Nesbitt had another strong session for MasterMac Honda in third place, holding the position ahead of Christian Iddon and Max Cook as the AJN Steelstock Kawasaki teammates closed down their opposition.

Glenn Irwin was just adrift of his Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha teammate Ryde, holding seventh place from his long established rival Tommy Bridewell. Leon Haslam and Danny Kent completed the top ten with Lee Jackson and Rory Skinner the final two riders qualifying directly into tomorrow’s Bandero Café Shoot Out Qualifying 2 session ahead of race one.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Pre Qualifying result:

  1. Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:24.733s
  2. Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.094s
  3. Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +0.191s
  4. Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.223s
  5. Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.300s
  6. Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.332s
  7. Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.369s
  8. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +0.389s
  9. Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.427s
  10. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.462s
  11. Lee Jackson (MasterMac Honda) +0.529s
  12. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) +0.579s

 

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

 

SCOTT REDDING – HAGER PBM DUCATI

“Coming back to Brands Hatch for the second time this year for me is another take on racing because I actually have some data to go by, some set up, which is different to what we’ve been doing the last few races.

“In the afternoon I felt a bit better, but not fully to my potential and then we made a few changes to the bike and then I was able to make a step that I felt was clearly better. I could build on that and I chucked it into the 1m24s, which I was pretty stoked with. I come in and stayed first so I was happy with that today.

“I’m not sure what the strategy will be from the other guys and I don’t really care, I’m just going to try and stay out of time really and do my thing. To finish the season off with a triple win would be top tier.”

Moto2 : Arbolino Tops Final Practice At Phillip Island

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Moto2 : Arbolino Tops Final Practice At Phillip Island

Tony Arbolino was quickest during Moto2 World Championship wet Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Pirelli-shod BluCru Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:32.867 to lead the field of 28 riders.

Marcos Ramirez was the best of the rest with a 1:33.564 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

His teammate and American, Joe Roberts was third-fastest with a 1:33.718.

 

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WorldWCR: Race One Results From Jerez

WWCR Race 1 at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.
WWCR Race 1 at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Maria Herrera won Race One of the World Women’s Circuit Racing at Jerez, in Spain. Riding her Klint Forward Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Herrera won the 9-lap race by 0.291 second.

Chloe Jones was the runner-up on her GR Motosport Yamaha YZF-R7. 

Beatriz Neila was third on her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7.

Americans Mallory Dobbs finished 12th on her Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 and Sonya Lloyd crossed the finish line 18th her Team Trasimeno Yamaha YZF-R7. 

Maria Herrera leads the championship with 235 points, 15 ahead of Beatriz Neila who has 220 points. Chloe Jones is third with 153 points.

 

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More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

RACE 1 THRILLER: Herrera wins after Ramos penalised, Neila third after last-lap contact with #58. Just six points separate the two title rivals, and with the title hanging in the balance, it was elbows out up and down the grid. 

The FIM Women’s World Circuit Racing World Championship took to the track for their penultimate race of the competition’s second season at the Pirelli Spanish Round. The sun hung high over at Spain’s Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia, as the Championship, and it was Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) who benefitted from a dramatic final lap to top the podium for the sixth time this season. Chloe Jones (GR Motorsport) followed her home in P2 for her fifth second-place result of the season, and Beatriz Nelia (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) was leading the race into the final lap, then finished in P4, but a penalty sent her back up onto the podium in P3. With these results, Herrea rides into the final race on Sunday with a 15-point lead over Neila, and Jones increased her lead for P3 ahead of Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) by a further three points.

Sparks fly in the final lap: Ramos penalised off the podium, Neila bounced up to P3

Herrera shot off the line ahead of the rest of the grid, cutting across the front row’s other riders as Paola Ramos (YVS Sabadell) snuck ahead of Nelia. Ramos wrestled with Neila for the P2 spot, the wildcard rider showing her pedigree by fighting at the front with the Championship leaders. Jones worked her way up the order from P7 to lead the race into Lap 3.  Jones went wide into Turn 2 of that lap, and when Herrera tried to go up the inside, the two made contact, allowing the #36 to shoot the gap and take P1 for herself. As the race drew into the final laps, Jones’s pace had diminished slightly, placing her behind the lead trio as they flew into Turn 1 of the final lap three wide. In that moment, Neila and Ramos went bar to bar. Making contact and sending Neila wide into P4; the incident was later deemed Irresponsible Riding by FIM WorldSBK Stewards on Ramos’s part, sending her down to P4, Herrera atop the podium, the #15 into P2 and Beatriz Nelia up onto the podium. For her part, the wildcard rider Ramos impressed with her pace, battling solidly at the front for the entire contest. Her penalty saw her shuffled off the podium; however, the P4 result is certainly still a result to be proud of.

Ponziani leads the second group: Beats out Boudesseul by 0.006

Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) started from P4; however, by the race’s midpoint, she had fallen out of the lead group. Her pace was enough to finish at the head of the second group in P5. Behind her, Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) wasn’t able to fight in the podium pack this time after placing P3 in her home round last time out, this time notching a serviceable P6 result. Tayla Relph (Full Throttle Racing) fell from her P5 starting place; however, she held on to a seventh-place finish for her second strongest finish of the season.

Rivera continues to shine: Sticks her fourth top ten of the season

Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) was bumped up a position by a Track Limits Penalty for Sara Sanchez (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) on Turn 13 of the final lap, shuffling her back to P9. Rounding out the top ten was rookie rider Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team), who continues to impress after her breakout top sixes at Magny-Cours.

 

The top six from the WorldWCR Race 1: Full results here!

1. Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team)

2. Chloe Jones (GR Motosport) +0.291s

3. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) +1.114s

4. Paola Ramos (YVS Sabadell) +2.686s

5. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) +5.503s

6. Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) +5.509s

Fastest lap: Paola Ramos – 1’51.303s, new lap record

Keep up with the WorldWCR Championship battle by following WorldWCR on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook, and watch the title-deciding Race 2 at 11:50 Local Time (UTC+2) on YouTube!

 

WSBK: Bulega Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position In Spain

Nicolo Bulega (11) at Jerez. Photo courtesy Aruba.it Racing Ducati.

Nicolo Bulega took pole position during World Superbike Superpole qualifying Saturday at Jerez, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R on 2.75-mile (4.42 km) track, Bulega recorded a lap time of 1:36.629, which was not only good enough to top the 25-rider field and secure pole position it also eclipsed his own 2024 All-Time Lap Record of 1:37.596.

Toprak Razgatlioglu qualified second with a 1:37.153 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

Sam Lowes did a 1:37.601 on his ELF Marc VDS Ducati Panigale V4R to earn the third and final spot on the front row.

Row two starters include Bimota Kawasaki’s Alex Lowes (1:37.683), Team Pata Go Eleven’s Andrea Iannonce (1:37.748), and GYTR GRT Yamaha’s Remy Gardner (1:37.780).

Americans Garrett Gerloff qualified 15th with a 1:38.577  on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and wildcard Bobby Fong finished 24th on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF-R1 with a lap time of 1:40.213. 

 

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More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

LAP RECORD DESTROYED: Bulega unbeatable in Superpole as he claims Jerez pole ahead of Razgatlioglu. Bulega’s lap time was unbelievable as he set a 1’36.629s to become only the second rider, after Tom Sykes, to claim two poles at Jerez. 

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) set a lap time that left jaws dropped in Tissot Superpole for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship as he claimed pole at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. He was the only rider in the 1’36s bracket as he obliterated his own lap record from last year on the way to beating Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) to P1 on the timesheets.

THE FIRST RUN: Bulega quickest, Razgatlioglu with lots to find…

Razgatlioglu was immediately into the 1’37s with a 1’37.707s as he claimed an early provisional pole, but Bulega was rapid on his first flying lap: he was 0.278s faster after two sectors on his way to setting a barely-believable 1’36.927s as he put a huge eight-tenths gap between himself and ‘El Turco’, who found himself demoted to P3 as Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) moved into second.

UNBELIEVABLE LAP TIME: ‘Bulegas’ smashes the lap record to beat ‘El Turco’

Razgatlioglu was one of the first to set a lap time on the second runs, in the final 5 minutes, and had to find almost eight tenths just to challenge Bulega’s time. He set a 1’37.153s to move within two tenths, but Bulega was going even faster on his next lap: he set a 1’36.629s to go 0.524s clear of Razgatlioglu, while going almost a second quicker than his pole time from 2024. It was Bulega’s fifth pole of the season and ninth overall, while the #1 claimed his 12th front row start of the season – a 100% record. Sam Lowes completed the front row with a 1’37.601s, 0.972s off the pole time. However, the #14 was declared unfit following the session, promoting everyone behind him up one place.

CLOSELY-PACKED FIELD: Little to separate P4 to P6

Sam’s brother, Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team), had been one place behind the #14 after moving up to P4 with a 1’37.683s, but moves up to P3, while Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) will go from P4; he was a tenth away from the #22 directly ahead. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) put in a 1’37.780s to claim P6 on the timesheets and a second row start for the first two races of the weekend.

REA FROM P6: Can the #65 claim a rostrum from the second row?

Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) will go from the second row after a 1’37.986s, directly ahead of Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) who was a tenth slower than the #65. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) has been quick all weekend and he rounded out the top nine on the timesheets with a 1’38.135s, with Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) narrowly behind him by 0.017s.

 

The top six from WorldSBK Superpole, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’36.629s

2. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.524s

3. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.972s*

4. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +1.054s

5. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata Go Eleven) +1.119s

6. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) +1.151s

*Declared unfit following Superpole

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WSBK: Bulega Is Best In Saturday Practice At Jerez

Nicolo Bulega (11) at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Nicolo Bulega led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 3 (FP3) Saturday morning at Jerez, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R  on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian turned a lap time of 1:37.892 to lead the 25-rider field.

Sam Lowes was the best of the rest with a 1:38.101 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

2024 WorldSuperbike Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu was third at 1:38.220 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR. 

Americans Garrett Gerloff was 15th with a time of 1:39.068 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and wildcard Bobby Fong got 24th on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF R1. 

 

Results WSBK FP3

 

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Bulega tops FP3 ahead of Sam Lowes, Razgatlioglu third after Rabat clash. The #11 was the only rider in the 1’37s during FP3 as he claimed top spot, while Razgatlioglu was third after a tricky session.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was the fastest rider in a dramatic Free Practice 3 for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. The #11 was the only rider to lap in the 1’37s as he beat Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team), while ‘El Turco’ had an eventful session on the second day of track action for the Pirelli Spanish Round.

Bulega was quickest out of the blocks in FP3, but he soon found his time being challenged by Razgatlioglu, with ‘El Turco’ briefly going into P1 with a 1’38.220s. However, top spot was claimed by Bulega as the #11 set a 1’37.892s in the final quarter of the session to assert his authority in the final practice session of the year. ‘El Turco’ showed some frustration through the session when he caught traffic, while he also made contact with Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) at Turn 13. The Turkish star eventually finished the session in third, with Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) leapfrogging him with a 1’38.101s.

Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) started his penultimate day as a full-time rider with fourth place, lapping just 0.338s slower than Bulega’s pacesetting time. He was ahead of his former Kawasaki teammate, Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team), with the #22 around a tenth slower than the six-time Champion. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) put two Yamahas in the top six with a 1’38.634s.

Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) continued his strong form with P7 in FP3 after posting a 1’38.648s, while Alessandro Delbianco – standing in for Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) – put in a 1’38.727s as he claimed eighth place. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) finished in ninth with Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) rounding out the top ten.

 

The top six from WorldSBK FP3, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’37.892s

2. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.209

3. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.328s

4. Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.338s

5. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.495s

6. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) +0.742s

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MotoGP : Sprint Race Results From Phillip Island

From left to right, Alex Rins, Brad Binder and Lorenzo Savadori. Photo courtesy Dorna.
From left to right, Alex Rins, Brad Binder and Lorenzo Savadori. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25 on Michelin control tires, the Italian won the 13-lap race by 3.149 seconds.

Raul Fernandez was the runner-up on his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP25.

Pedro Acosta finished third on his Red Bull KTM Factory RC16.

Home hero, Jack Miller was fourth on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.

Fabio Di Giannantonio got fifth on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati Desmosedici GP25. 

Poleman Fabio Quartararo crossed the finish line 7th on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.

Marc Marquez leads the championship with 545 points, 179 ahead of Alex Marquez who has 366 points. Francesco Bagnaia is third with 274 points.

 

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More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

Bezzecchi delivers brilliance to take gold in Phillip Island Sprint. Part 1 is all done and with victory by more than three seconds after 13 laps, is the #72 a favourite despite his double Long Lap Penalty on Sunday?

Back-to-back Sprint victories have been completed for Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) and although the Italian didn’t make it easy for himself, he came through with three laps to go on Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) to take the win. Rounding out the Sprint rostrum was Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) with P3 to P5 being covered by a tenth of a second.

OPENING ENCOUNTERS: surprise holeshot and a new leader

Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) got the initial launch and holeshot but by Turn 2, Fernandez had got his way to the front and led the opening lap. He was ahead of pre-Sprint favourite Bezzecchi, who had extra wings on his Aprilia courtesy of a rather unfortunate encounter with seagulls on the Warm Up Lap. Polesitter Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) had dropped to sixth behind Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and Pedro Acosta, whilst the #37’s teammate, Brad Binder, crashed out at Turn 2 on Lap 1.

As Fernandez and Bezzecchi stretched away in an Aprilia 1-2, the battle was intensifying over P3, with Alex Marquez coming under increasing pressure from Miller, Acosta, Quartararo, with Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) doing a great job in P7. Lap 5 saw Miller and Marquez exchange places at Turn 10 and then at Turn 1. In the battle at the front, Bezzecchi had a huge moment going down into Turn 10, narrowly avoiding race leader Fernandez. In the fight for third on Lap 7, Acosta took both Miller and Marquez at Turn 1.

RECOVERING: Bezzecchi pounces on Fernandez

By Lap 9, ‘Bez’ was back on Fernandez’s rear wheel and had much more pace than the #25 and pounced at Turn 2 on Lap 10. On Lap 11, Indonesian Grand Prix winner Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) crashed out at Turn 6 but was all OK and walked away. Onto the last lap and with Bezzecchi and Fernandez locked into the top two positions, it was a true head-to-head between Acosta, Miller and Di Giannantonio for the final place on the podium.

ACROSS THE LINE: the first Aprilia 1-2 in a Sprint

Bezzecchi lived up to his tag of pre-Sprint favourite and got the job done for a second Saturday in a row, whilst Fernandez also made it two Sprint podiums on the spin, making it the first Aprilia 1-2 in a Tissot Sprint. Acosta resisted late pressure from Miller and Di Giannantonio and held onto third on the run to the line, the first Sprint without a Ducati in the top three.

Behind the top five, Alex Marquez was the best for the Italian manufacturer in sixth, dropping back after a blistering start. Quartararo was seventh and will hope for a better time of things on Sunday, whilst Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) and Espargaro completed the points. Outside of the points, Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) climbed to tenth whilst at the back, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and temporary teammate Michele Pirro in what was a Sprint to forget for the #63 and #51. Pecco’s 19th place combined with Bezzecchi’s win means that there are just eight points splitting them in the battle for third overall.

MotoGP Tissot Sprint results from Phillip Island!

Moto2 : Moreira Takes Pole Position At Phillip Island

Diogo Moreira (10) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Diogo Moreira was the man to beat during Moto2 World qualifying Saturday at Phillip Island, in Australia. The Brazilian  rider topped qualifying session with a new lap record time. Riding his Pirelli-shod Italtrans Racing Team Kalez, Moreira navigated the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) course in 1:29.817, breaking his own’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:30.307 he set Friday afternoon during the practice session.

Home Hero Senna Agius was second-best with a 1:29.828 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.

His teammate, Manuel Gonzalez claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:29.893.

Row-two qualifiers included ELF Marc VDS’s Jake Dixon (1:29.993) CFMOTO Power Electronics’s Daniel Holgado (1:29.995) and David Alonso (1:30.107).

American Joe Roberts finished the qualifying session 19th on his OnlyFans American Racing Kalex.

 

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Moreira pips Australia’s Agius to Phillip Island pole. The Brazilian beat the Aussie by just 0.011s and Championship leader Gonzalez earns front row start. 

Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) will start the Moto2 Australian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday after a dramatic, tantalising Q2 played out at Phillip Island. Home hero Senna Agius will line up in the middle of the front row, with his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP teammate Manuel Gonzalez completing a top three that was split by a slender 0.076s.

Moreira’s 1:29.817 was the first sub-1:30 lap time around the famous Island in Moto2 as the #10 enjoyed a flawless session – but the same can’t be said for Aron Canet (Fantic Racing). The rider third overall crashed at Turn 4 early in the session, so it was a race against time to get the #44 back out on track.

In the end they did, for one lap, as a fascinating fight for pole unfolded. Moreira ended up beating his lap time but it was chalked off for yellow flags, with both Agius and Gonzalez going so close to a Saturday P1. It wasn’t enough for pole position, but that’s a juicy Moto2 front row for the Grand Prix – and one to celebrate for Agius on home turf. 

The second row is stacked too. Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) lines up in P4 ahead of Q1 graduate Daniel Holgado, with the latter’s CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar teammate David Alonso completing that second row. Ayumu Sasaki (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP) is P7, one place ahead of Canet, who nailed that flying lap at the end of the session to jump into the top 10. That could be the most important lap of his season so far.

With Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing) qualifying in P10, one place behind Darryn Binder (ITALJET Gresini Moto2), the top runners in Moto2’s 2025 title chase are in the mix. Tune into the Moto2 Grand Prix at 13:15 local time to see if there are any more championship twists before we head to Malaysia.

Moto2 qualifying results!

Moto3 : Kelso Claims Pole Position At Phillip Island

Joel Kelso (66) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy MTA Team.

Joel Kelso earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his LevelUp MTA KTM on Pirelli control tires, the home hero turned a lap time of 1:34.056. Not only was that good enough to lead the 26-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse David Almansa’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.726 he set Friday afternoon during the practice session.

Jose Antonio Rueda was the best of the rest with a 1:34.147 on his Red Bull Ajo KTM, and Collin Veijer claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:34.281 on his SIC58 Squadra Corse Honda.

Row-two qualifiers included Honda Team Asia’s Taiyo Furusato (1:34.406) Kelso’s teammate, Matteo Bertelle (1:34.447) and Rueda’s teammate, Alvaro Carpe (1:34.492).

 

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Kelso takes historic home pole at Phillip Island. The first Australian in Moto3 history to head the grid on ‘The Island’, the #66 hopes a maiden victory can follow on from a first pole of 2025.

A first pole of the season and what a place to do it; Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) was unstoppable, becoming the first Australian to take pole in Moto3 at Phillip Island. Behind him, newly-crowned World Champion Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Mandalika podium finisher Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) whilst the rider second in the Championship, Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) was only 14th.

Moving through from Q1 into Q2, Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA) had over a quarter of a second advantage ahead of Nicola Carraro (Rivacold Snipers Team), Marco Morelli (GRYD – MLav Racing) and New Zealander Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI – BOE Motorsport. Debutant Brian Uriarte (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) missed out by just 0.111s. With a new lap record straight out of the blocks, Rueda set a 1’34.608 but went on to beat it further on his second lap, setting a 1’34.440, just ahead of Kelso and super-sub Joel Esteban (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team).

As the second run began with just over six minutes to go, it was time for big improvements from the likes of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Friday’s fastest David Almansa (Leopard Racing), who found themselves on the fifth row provisionally. Second in the Championship, Piqueras also needed a lap, with the #36’s first attempt only good enough for 18th. Rueda improved again but the #66 of Kelso was likewise flying, moving the goal posts to set a 1’34.056. There was a late fall for Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) at Turn 4 but he was OK.

Nobody could touch Kelso though who took his fifth consecutive front row and first pole of the season. Rueda lines up second on the grid whilst the front row is completed by Lunetta who denied Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) with a late lap. Bertelle took fifth place whilst the second row is completed by Carpe – who managed to improve his position late on, unlike compatriot Almansa, who starts 18th. Other names to keep an eye on include Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) in P9, home-hero Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) in 13th and Piqueras in 14th.

Check out full Moto3 qualifying results from Phillip Island HERE

MotoGP : Quartararo On pole Position At Phillip Island

Fabio Quartararo (20) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha.

Fabio Quartararo earned pole position during MotoGP World Championship qualifying on Saturday at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1, the Frenchman broke Marco Bezzecchi’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:26.492 he set Friday afternoon with a time of 1:26.465 around the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) circuit during Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday. 

Marco Bezzecchi was the best of the rest with a 1:26.496 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25, and home hero Jack Miller claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:26.708 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.

Row-two qualifiers included Trackhouse Aprilia’s Raul Fernandez (1:26.851), Red Bull KTM Factory’s Pedro Acosta (1:26.874) and BK8 Gresini Ducati’s Alex Marquez (1:26.920) 

 

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Quartararo beats Bezzecchi to last-gasp Island pole, Miller bags front row. The Yamaha star beats the Italian by just 0.031s as the home hero comes through Q1 to slot his YZR-M1 on the front row at Phillip Island. 

Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), take a bow. A new all-time lap record around Phillip Island is what it took to beat Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) to pole position, and that’s exactly what the Frenchman threw down. That 1:26.465 from El Diablo was 0.031s quicker than the Italian’s best effort, and joining the duo on the front row will be home hero Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP). The Australian dug deep to come through Q1 and delight the home faithful, setting us up good and proper for the Tissot Sprint and Grand Prix.

Q1: Aldeguer and Miller earn Q2 spots

Home hero Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) found himself in Q1 and was the early pacesetter after the opening laps were chucked in on the Island. The session favourite was arguably Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) though and it was the Indonesian GP winner who sailed to P1 with a 1:27.201, with Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) slotting into P2 after the first stints were done.

 

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0.055s split Aldeguer and Binder, with Miller 0.137s away from the top two in P3. Could the Australian wriggle his way into Q2? He was certainly giving it a good go. As Aldeguer extended his advantage at the top with a 1:27.071, Miller climbed above Binder into P2 to go 0.144s adrift of Aldeguer. But it wasn’t over yet.

Binder was on a charge but just ahead, Miller improved again to beat Binder’s time by 0.029s, with the top three split by 0.038s heading onto the final lap. All three of those riders were done, but Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) wasn’t. Setting a red sector through split two, the Frenchman was on course for the top two but Zarco encountered traffic through Turn 7 and 8, with Binder looking like the guilty party – in Zarco’s eyes anyway. The HRC rider was forced to abandon the lap and with that, it was Aldeguer and Miller venturing into Q2.

Q2: Quartararo leaves it late to oust Bezzecchi

And then, it was pole position shootout time at Phillip Island. Leading the way early doors was Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) but on his second flyer, the #73 was down at Turn 4. Meanwhile, to the sound of plenty of Australian cheers, Miller stuck his Yamaha on provisional pole with a 1:26.885, and Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3) climbed into P2!

Marquez got his Ducati fired up again to bring it back to the box, but by the time he did, the rider second in the championship had been shuffled down to P6, then P7. It was Miller from Espargaro from Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), with Aldeguer fronting the second row alongside Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).

Aldeguer then went P2 after setting the exact same lap time as Espargaro, with Turn 4 seeing Bezzecchi vent plenty of frustrations at Marini and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). At this stage, the pre-session favourite was down in P11, one place behind Pecco, as we then geared up for the final five minutes of Q2.

On his out-lap, Miller had an unwanted trip into the Turn 2 gravel trap, but he kept it upright. Now, attention turned to Bezzecchi. And sure enough, the Italian rose to P1 with a 1:26.565, before Alex Marquez crashed for a second time. And this one was a lot quicker. Turn 1 bit the Spaniard, thankfully he was alright, but that was his chances of a front row gone.

Back on track, Bezzecchi stretched his legs again to cement pole position, as Acosta climbed up to P2 on his penultimate lap. That shoved Miller down to P3, but another Yamaha was flying. Quartararo was up through sector three and racing towards the line, we held our breath to see if the Frenchman could oust Bezzecchi. And he did. A stunner. Quartararo slammed home that 1:26.465 to clinch a late pole position in Australia, and Miller improved on his last lap too, meaning the #43 earned his first front row since the 2023 Japanese GP.

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That was a proper qualifying session on the Island. Fernandez was another late improver to claim P4, with Acosta and Alex Marquez making up Row 2 in P5 and P6. Aldeguer launches his victory attack from P7, Espargaro joins his compatriot on Row 3 in P8, with Marini ninth and the top HRC rider. Di Giannantonio spearheads the fourth row in P10 ahead of Bagnaia – who was forced to sit up and out of his time attack at the end of the session – and Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP).

Coming up: Tissot Sprint time at Phillip Island

Doesn’t need to be said, but we’ll do it anyway: don’t miss the Tissot Sprint from Phillip Island! Quartararo on pole, Bezzecchi the favourite, and a home hero on the front row. 15:00 local time, be there.

MotoGP qualifying results!

MotoGP : Bezzecchi Is Best In Saturday Practice in Australia

Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Marco Bezzecchi led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian turned a lap time of 1:27.278 to lead the 22-rider field.

Fabio Di Giannantonio was the best of the rest with a 1:27.513 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati Desmosedici GP25.

Fabio Quartararo was third at 1:27.558 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.

Alex Marquez finished the session fourth with a 1:27.596 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

Raul Fernandez got fifth on his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP25 with a lap time of 1:27.608.

 

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BSB: Redding Holds Off Ray at Brands Hatch

Scott Redding (4) at Brands Hatch. Photo courtesy BSB.
Scott Redding (4) at Brands Hatch. Photo courtesy BSB.

Scott Redding emerged on top after the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Pre-Qualifying session at Brands Hatch as the 2019 champion moved closer to the lap record, holding off title contender Bradley Ray by just 0.094s ahead of tomorrow’s opening race.

Ray had set the benchmark, but the Hager PBM Ducati rider was gathering momentum and his final lap of the session put him ahead of his rivals as he bids to continue his winning performances from the previous three rounds.

Ray was ahead of his championship rival Kyle Ryde, the defending champion holding sixth place and climbing the times in the final moments after sitting precariously close to being in the drop zone in tenth ahead of the closing five minutes.

Ryde holds a 30-point advantage ahead of this weekend’s crucial three races on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit with 105 points up for the taking.

Charlie Nesbitt had another strong session for MasterMac Honda in third place, holding the position ahead of Christian Iddon and Max Cook as the AJN Steelstock Kawasaki teammates closed down their opposition.

Glenn Irwin was just adrift of his Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha teammate Ryde, holding seventh place from his long established rival Tommy Bridewell. Leon Haslam and Danny Kent completed the top ten with Lee Jackson and Rory Skinner the final two riders qualifying directly into tomorrow’s Bandero Café Shoot Out Qualifying 2 session ahead of race one.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Pre Qualifying result:

  1. Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:24.733s
  2. Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.094s
  3. Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +0.191s
  4. Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.223s
  5. Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.300s
  6. Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.332s
  7. Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.369s
  8. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +0.389s
  9. Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.427s
  10. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.462s
  11. Lee Jackson (MasterMac Honda) +0.529s
  12. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) +0.579s

 

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

 

SCOTT REDDING – HAGER PBM DUCATI

“Coming back to Brands Hatch for the second time this year for me is another take on racing because I actually have some data to go by, some set up, which is different to what we’ve been doing the last few races.

“In the afternoon I felt a bit better, but not fully to my potential and then we made a few changes to the bike and then I was able to make a step that I felt was clearly better. I could build on that and I chucked it into the 1m24s, which I was pretty stoked with. I come in and stayed first so I was happy with that today.

“I’m not sure what the strategy will be from the other guys and I don’t really care, I’m just going to try and stay out of time really and do my thing. To finish the season off with a triple win would be top tier.”

Moto2 : Arbolino Tops Final Practice At Phillip Island

Tony Arbolino (14) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.

Tony Arbolino was quickest during Moto2 World Championship wet Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Pirelli-shod BluCru Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:32.867 to lead the field of 28 riders.

Marcos Ramirez was the best of the rest with a 1:33.564 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

His teammate and American, Joe Roberts was third-fastest with a 1:33.718.

 

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