75,688 spectators at the feet of Toprak Razgatlioglu during the weekend of the Emilia-Romagna Round of WorldSBK. The Dorna Sport event therefore confirms its sporting appeal, amplified by the possibility of experiencing the paddock in close contact with the champions protagonists on the track. The record number of spectators also rewards the racing formula which guarantees entertainment on the track on Saturday and Sunday. There was also the historic debut at the Emilia-Romagna Round of the FIM Women’s Racing Circuit World Championship, a new competition dedicated to female drivers from all over the world and which promises to carve out a primary role for itself in the motorsport panorama.
From correspondent Gigi Ravaglia / Photo Dario Aio.
Gregorio LavillaExecutive Director of WorldSBK, expressed his enthusiasm for the renewal of the partnership: “We are excited to continue our long relationship with the Misano World Circuit. The Emilia-Romagna Round is a key event for WorldSBK, known for its passionate fans and excellent organisation. This extension through 2029 reflects our commitment to bringing world-class racing to this historic venue. We look forward to many more years of exciting racing and memorable moments here at Misano.”
Andrea Albani, Managing Director of Simoncelli, at the microphone of Gigi Ravaglia:
Giammaria ManghiHead of the political secretariat of the Presidency of the Emilia-Romagna Region: “Motorsport has a historic home in the Motor Valley, where major international events are concentrated alongside a great industrial tradition and champions who write world sporting history. We continue to cultivate this ecosystem in a territory capable of always looking to the future. The Emilia-Romagna Round is a tangible sign and summarizes the values that are part of our history”.
Giovanni CopioliIMF President: “The combination between WorldSBK and MWC is part of the history of this competition, which has been enriched this year with the debut of the world championship for female riders. The IMF applauds this agreement which guarantees a major sporting event for our country and which produces significant effects in fueling the passion for motorsport in the new generations. We have more and more young drivers who are passionate about it and the events generate enthusiasm and build our future”.
WORLDSBK RACE 1
The yellow flag cancels the Superpole Bulega and from the starting grid, he sets off and arrives first at the checkered flag waved by Achille Laurothe BMW of Razgatlioglu. Nicolò’s start is not incisive and on the third lap he actually finds himself in sixth position. The reaction came immediately and in the next four laps, he managed to move into second position after overtaking his teammate. Although the race pace is incisive, the gap is unbridgeable. Bautista he gets a good start from fifth position and is already third at the first corner. On the sixth lap the Spanish driver conquers second position after overtaking Gardner (Yamaha). However, his feeling with his Ducati Panigale V4R is not the best and does not allow him to defend himself from his teammate’s attack. Fourth Locatelli and in the top ten, Iannone seventh e Petrucci ninth.
Alvaro Bautista on Gigi Ravaglia’s microphone:
WorldSSP RACE 1
The Supersport race was beautiful. Started from pole position, Montella he has always been in front of everyone and with Huertas lengthen; exiting the last corner, he loses the rear slightly and in the photo finish he is overtaken by just two hundredths.
WorldSSP300 RACE 1
In the Supersport 300, sprint victory for the Spaniard’s Kawasaki Ninja 400 Team RT Motorsport by SKM Inigo Iglesiasabout Indonesian Aldi Satya Mahendra. Third place for the Italian Mirko Gennaibefore Marc Garcia And Pepe Osuna.
WorldWCR RACE1
Trepidation for the accident in race 1 of Mia Rusthen, Norwegian driver, competing in the first round of the FIM Women’s Racing Circuit World Championship, due to the conditions following MWC’s crash at turn 16 just before halfway through the race. After the red flag that stopped the race, the driver was immediately rescued on the track and transported by helicopter to the Bufalini Traumatology Center in Cesena. The sporting program continued and the race was rescheduled for the afternoon for the remaining five laps. In the end she came out on top Maria Herrerain front of Ana Carrasco And Sara Sanchez. The Italian is fourth Roberta Ponziani.
Maria Herrera interviewed by Gigi Ravaglia:
Superpole Race WorldSBK
He progressively got closer and on the third lap of the morning’s short race, Razgatlioglu it extinguished the hopes of victory of Bulega, excellently started from the starting grid. He also got on the podium Alex Lowes And Bautistawho crashed halfway through the race, at turn ten, did not score any points.
Nicolò Bulega on Gigi Ravaglia’s microphone:
WORLDSBK RACE 2
Pool with hat-trick and Toprak puts the icing on the Misano cake. Even in race two, Nicolò sprinted immediately and immediately took the lead, creating a gap with the rest of the group. The race pace of Razgatlioglu, however, is more incisive and translates into overtaking on the eighth lap. Since then the positions have remained unchanged. Still an extremely solid weekend for Bulega, who moves into second place in the Superbike World Championship standings, 21 points behind Razgatlioglu and with a 3-point advantage over his teammate. Forced to start from eleventh position, due to the crash in the Superpole Race, the driver of Talavera he was the protagonist of a great comeback, which ended with overtaking 10 laps from the end Lowes, to enter the podium area. Fifth Locatellisixth Petrucci and Doctor It costshe would simply say Petrux “HEROIC”.
Danilo Petrucci on Gigi Ravaglia’s microphone:
Toprak Razgatlioglu | ROKiT Team BMW Motorrad WorldSBK.“ Before the race, I said my goal was to win all three races this weekend. We did it and I want to thank my team because they did an amazing job! We improved the bike today and I enjoyed the last race. It wasn’t easy in the heat and today everyone was sliding more, but I did a great job. This is a dream weekend and everyone has worked very hard for these three victories!”
Alvaro Bautista interviewed by Gigi Ravaglia:
WorldSSP RACE 2
A penalty for track limits canceled the pool, not the possibility of making full haul for the Aruba.it Racing WSSP team in the Supersport weekend and not even a helmet problem affected Adrian Huertas. Yari Montella he gave everything, there was no shortage of knocks on the “Carro” and in the early arrival due to the red flag, the Spaniard won, strengthening his lead. Excellent third Valentin Debisefollowed by Stefano Manzi.
WorldSSP300 RACE 2
The Indonesian Aldi Satya Mahendra won race 2 of the Supersport 300 at the end of a spectacular race fought by an always compact group. Second place for the Dutchman Jeffrey Buis and third for Spanish Inigo Iglesias.
WorldWCR 2
The script doesn’t change in the pink-tinged World Cup. Conce de encore too Maria Herrera in race 2 and makes the most of the experience gained by competing with the men. The overtaking at the last curve up was decisive Sara Sancesthird Ana Carrasco. Lots more experience and a very good fifth place for us Roberta Ponziani.
