Recapping the opening day of WorldSBK/SSP/300 Follow from Aragon

WorldSBK 2025

Spherical Ten – Aragon – Friday

Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega established themselves because the pacesetters on the opening day of WorldSBK motion at MotorLand Aragon, because the tenth spherical of the 2025 season obtained underway in near-ideal circumstances.

Razgatlioglu, who arrives in Spain chasing his first win on the 5.077km circuit after an astonishing run of 12 consecutive victories, set the benchmark in FP1 with a 1’48.385. The ROKiT BMW rider additionally ran a powerful race simulation in FP2, regardless of encountering a minor shifter challenge mid-stint, and ended the day three-tenths away from the sector on the mixed occasions.

Bulega, second within the championship standings, was quickest within the afternoon session for Aruba.it Ducati. The Italian racked up 37 laps, and his long-run tempo steered he may go head-to-head with Razgatlioglu over race distance.

Sam Lowes continued his sturdy rookie WorldSBK marketing campaign with the third-best time for ELF Marc VDS Racing, backing it up with a 14-lap run that underlined his consistency. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) improved late within the day to maneuver into fourth, whereas Alvaro Bautista, final yr’s Aragon race winner, completed fifth. Bautista confirmed sturdy pace via the latter half of the lap, however his general prospects will hinge on qualifying efficiency in Superpole.

Elsewhere, Xavi Vierge positioned eighth for Honda HRC, whereas Alex Lowes (Bimota by Kawasaki) crashed within the remaining minute of FP2 whereas trying to higher his time.

With Razgatlioglu decided to lastly add an Aragon victory to his résumé, Bulega eyeing each alternative to shut the championship hole, and Lowes constantly within the combine, the stage is ready for a fierce weekend of racing in Spain.

WorldSBK Mixed Follow Occasions

WorldSBK Championship Factors

WorldSSP Superpole

Mattia Casadei claimed his first profession WorldSSP pole place at Aragon, setting a brand new class lap file with a 1’52.257 for Motozoo ME Air Racing. The Italian, who joined the group halfway via the season, has proven promise in qualifying with a front-row begin at Misano, however this time transformed that pace into the highest spot.

Valentin Debise got here near denying him however needed to accept second, the Renzi Corse rider nonetheless securing his second front-row begin of the yr. Jeremy Alcoba accomplished the entrance row for the Kawasaki WorldSSP Group after a late push.

Yamaha entered the spherical beneath new restrictions, with an 800rpm discount utilized by regulation. Regardless of that, Can Oncu nonetheless did sufficient to wrap up the season-long Tissot Superpole Award for greatest qualifier, though he’ll begin Sunday’s race from fifth. Championship chief Stefano Manzi could have work to do after qualifying down on the third row for Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing.

For Casadei, the pole isn’t just a private milestone but in addition a key benefit given his inconsistent begins in earlier rounds. With monitor place secured, the Italian now has his greatest likelihood but to transform qualifying tempo right into a podium battle on race day.

It was maybe the worst Friday of the season to date for the Aussie contingent. Oli Bayliss was means down in twenty sixth, one place behind countryman Luke Energy, who had a bruising Friday and might be reviewed by medical employees on Saturday earlier than being allowed to take to the monitor.

WorldSSP Superpole Occasions

WorldSSP Championship Factors

WorldSSP300 Superpole

Matteo Vannucci returned to the highest of the timesheets in fashion at Aragon, securing his first pole place in two years with a brand new WorldSSP300 lap file. The Italian rider, representing PATA AG Motorsport Italia, set his greatest time on his penultimate lap of Superpole to assert the fourth pole of his profession and his first because the 2023 spherical on the similar circuit.

Championship rivals Carter Thompson and Benat Fernandez joined him on the entrance row after posting their quickest laps early within the 25-minute session. Each riders stay firmly within the title hunt and can line up in sturdy positions to problem on Saturday.

Additional again, Jeffrey Buis was unable to match the tempo of the leaders and can begin from the third row. The Dutchman ended the session a full second off Vannucci’s benchmark however selected to lap with out a tow, a tactic that has paid off for him earlier than. With 4 earlier victories at Aragon, he’ll nonetheless be a menace as soon as racing will get underway.

For Vannucci, the pole not solely marks a private milestone but in addition units the tone for a weekend the place he’ll be aiming to show qualifying kind into his first win of the season.

WorldSSP300 Superpole Occasions

Pos	Rider	Bike	Time/Hole	Velocity
1	M. Vannucci	Yam	2m05.556	206.1
2	C. Thompson	Kaw	+0.454	204.2
3	B. Fernandez	Kove	+0.518	216.4
4	D. Salvador	Kaw	+0.715	212.2
5	D. Mogeda	Kaw	+0.936	204.5
6	J. Risueno	Yam	+0.984	211.8
7	J. Buis	KTM	+1.024	206.9
8	L. Veneman	Kaw	+1.054	214.3
9	M. Gaggi	Yam	+1.113	212.2
10	Ok. Sabatucci	Kaw	+1.218	211.8
11	M. Vich	Yam	+1.241	206.9
12	H. Maier	Yam	+1.279	208.9
13	J. Osuna	Kaw	+1.288	204.2
14	J. Garcia	Kaw	+1.294	210.5
15	R. Fernandez	Kaw	+1.458	212.6
16	P. Tonn	KTM	+1.556	207.7
17	A. Torres	Kaw	+1.644	208.5
18	U. Calatayud	Yam	+1.655	210.9
19	D. Ocete	Kaw	+1.660	211.4
20	I. Munoz	Kaw	+1.904	212.2
21	Ok. Fontainha	Yam	+2.015	206.1
22	G. Zannini	Kaw	+2.207	212.2
23	J. Rosenthaler	KTM	+2.259	210.9
24	F. Mulya	Yam	+2.341	210.1
25	E. Ercolani	Kaw	+2.359	205.7
26	G. Sanchez	Yam	+2.388	208.5
27	E. Cazzaniga	Yam	+2.409	210.5
28	E. Bartolini	Yam	+2.449	208.5
29	T. Marin	Kaw	+2.482	205.7
30	G. Ibidi	Yam	+2.555	199.6
31	T. Alonso	Kaw	+2.595	212.6
32	D. Alfarezel	Yam	+3.440	208.5
33	U. Hidalgo	Kaw	+4.708	203.4
34	T. Sovicka	Kaw	+5.916	194.9

WorldSSP300 Championship Factors

Pos	Rider	Factors
1	B. Fernandez	150
2	D. Salvador	139
3	J. Garcia	133
4	J. Buis	125
5	C. Thompson	125
6	H. Maier	92
7	M. Vannucci	86
8	A. Torres	85
9	M. Gaggi	66
10	J. Osuna	61
11	D. Mogeda	52
12	M. Gennai	35
13	P. Tonn	31
14	F. Mulya	30
15	Ok. Fontainha	30
16	L. Veneman	27
17	J. Risueno	27
18	E. Bartolini	22
19	J. Rosenthaler	20
20	Ok. Sabatucci	19
21	T. Alonso	12
22	R. Fernandez	9
23	P. Svoboda	9
24	U. Calatayud	6
25	F. Toreqottullah	4
26	E. Ercolani	2
27	G. Ibidi	1
28	M. Vich	1
29	A. di Persio	1

2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship Calendar