Alvaro Bautista of Aruba.it Racing – Ducati and Toprak Razgatlioglu from ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team showcased their prowess at Assen on Sunday, sharing the victories. In the ten-lap Tissot Superpole Race, Bautista delivered a stunning comeback performance, charging through the field to snatch the lead from Nicolo Bulega of Aruba.it Racing – Ducati on the penultimate lap.
Although starting from pole position, Bautista dominated the first half of Race 2 until spots of rain threatened. Sensing an opportunity, Razgatlioglu made his move, only for Bautista to reclaim the lead before Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) and Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) joined the fray.
Razgatlioglu surged into the lead for the final six laps, but Bautista kept the pressure on until the end, finishing less than a second behind. Gardner secured his first career podium, with Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven) in fourth ahead of Locatelli.
The championship standings see Bautista and Razgatlioglu separated by just six points, with Bulega trailing by eight after a challenging weekend that saw him finish Race 2 in eighth position.
Razgatlioglu expressed his joy at the victory, acknowledging the importance of race strategy and thanking his team for their efforts. Bautista reflected on a satisfying weekend, praising his team for their support and expressing confidence in his performance. Gardner, celebrating his return to the podium after two years, thanked his team and supporters for their belief in him, eagerly anticipating the next race.
WorldSBK Race 2 Results
1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team)
2. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.625s
3. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) +1.022
4. Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven) +3.120s
5. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +3.217s
6. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +5.174
Championship Standings
1. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 123 points
2. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) 117 points
3. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 109 points
WorldSBK Tissot Superpole Race Results
1. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
2. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +2.686s
3. Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) +7.403s
4. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) +7.551s
5. Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +8.177s
6. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +9.114s
WSSP Dutch delight for van Straalen
In a standout performance before his home fans, Glenn van Straalen of Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing secured his maiden career victory in the Supersport class. The 18-lap race unfolded under challenging conditions as rain began to descend upon the 4.555km circuit.
As the rain made its presence felt, some riders opted to immediately pit at the end of the first lap, while others waited to switch to wet tyres. Van Straalen, along with the majority of the field, chose to pit a lap later. Gradually, he worked his way through the pack, ultimately seizing the lead with just over four laps remaining. With a composed demeanor, van Straalen etched his name in the history books as the first Dutch winner in the Supersport class at the Dutch Round since Michael van der Mark in 2014.
Securing second place, Adrian Huertas of Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team now claims the top spot in the Championship standings, with just three points separating the top four contenders. Niki Tuuli of EAB Racing Team clinched third place, marking his first podium of the season.
Reflecting on his victory, van Straalen acknowledged the challenge of timing the pit stop but praised the grip provided by the wet tyres. He maintained a strong rhythm throughout the race, steadily closing the gap to the leaders. With a focus on each corner, van Straalen navigated his way to the finish line, relishing the exhilaration of claiming victory on home turf.
WorldSSP Race 2 Results
1. Glenn van Straalen (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing)
2. Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) +1.352s
3. Niki Tuuli (EAB Racing Team) 2.944s
4. Niccolo Antonelli (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) 4.167s
5. Bahattin Sofuoglu (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) +10.872s
6. Kaito Toba (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda) +19.361s
Championship Standings
1. Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) 86 points
2. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 85 points
3. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) 84 points
WSSP300 Double victory for Daniel Mogeda
Daniel Mogeda of Team#109 Retro Traffic Kawasaki enjoyed a commanding performance throughout the Dutch Round of the WorldSSP300 championship, clinching victory in both races at the TT Circuit Assen. His stellar performance propels him to the top of the Championship standings, leading by a margin of six points.
The home crowd had much to celebrate as Loris Veneman of MTM Kawasaki secured second place, narrowly missing out on victory by a mere 0.04 seconds at the conclusion of the 12-lap race. A post-race penalty for Julio Garcia Gonzalez of KOVE Racing Team elevated Petr Svoboda of Fusport-RT Motorsport by SKM-Kawasaki to third position.
Reflecting on his double triumph, Daniel Mogeda expressed the challenges posed by the weather throughout the weekend but reveled in the satisfaction of claiming victory in both races. The final lap was particularly intense, with fierce competition among riders vying for the win. Mogeda attributed his success to the support of his team, family, friends, and everyone who stood by him during difficult times. While pleased to lead the championship, Mogeda remains focused on the long road ahead, setting his sights on another victory in Misano.
WorldSSP300 Race 2 Results
1. Daniel Mogeda (Team#109 Retro Traffc Kawasaki)
2. Loris Veneman (MTM Kawasaki) +0.040s.
3. Petr Svoboda (Fusport-RT Motorsport by SKM-Kawasaki) +0.222s
4. Inigo Iglesias Bravo (Fusport-RT Motorsport by SKM-Kawasaki) +340s
5. Galang Hendra Pratama (ProGP NitiRacing) +458s
6. Elia Bartolini (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSSP300 Team) +0.471s
Championship Standings
1. Daniel Mogeda (Team#109 Retro Traffc Kawasaki) 63 points
2. Inigo Iglesias Bravo (Fusport-RT Motorsport by SKM-Kawasaki) 57 points
3. Petr Svoboda (Fusport-RT Motorsport by SKM-Kawasaki) 53 points
WorldSBK returns to action from June 14th to 16th for the Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Round at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”. This event marks the inaugural round of the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship.
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