Portuguese WorldSBK Superpole: Toprak Razgatlioglu breaks Portimao lap record

Toprak Razgatlioglu 2025 Portuguese WorldSBK FP2 Portimao lap record

Toprak Razgatlioglu delivered a masterclass at the 2025 Portuguese WorldSBK Superpole, breaking the Portimao lap record to secure his first pole position of the season.

The Turkish rider, representing the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, demonstrated remarkable pace and precision at the Algarve circuit with a record-breaking lap of 1’39.081 to reclaim dominance in the championship after a challenging season opener in Australia.

Toprak Razgatlioglu’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. The Portuguese WorldSBK Superpole session began with intense competition as riders pushed their machines to the limit on the undulating Portimao track, known for its sharp inclines and rapid descents.

Razgatlioglu wasted no time, setting a blistering pace early on with a 1’39.133 lap that already surpassed the previous track record.

However, the reigning WorldSBK champion wasn’t content with just breaking records; he went even faster on his subsequent attempt, clocking the extraordinary 1’39.081 lap that secured pole position.

This achievement highlighted not only his skill but also the capabilities of his BMW machine, which seemed perfectly tuned for the Algarve circuit.

Aruba.it Racing Ducati’s Nicolo Bulega claimed the second spot on the grid, finishing 0.245 seconds behind Razgatlioglu.

Bulega, who entered Portimao as the championship leader following a dominant performance in Australia, showcased consistent speed throughout the session but could not match Razgatlioglu’s record-breaking pace.

Danilo Petrucci of Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati rounded out the front row with a solid performance, trailing by 0.402 seconds. Petrucci’s ability to secure third place reflected his growing confidence and competitiveness in the series.

Portuguese WorldSBK Superpole,Toprak Razgatlioglu,Portimao lap record,Nicolo Bulega,Danilo Petrucci

Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli delivered an impressive fourth-place finish in Portuguese WorldSBK Superpole, narrowly missing out on a front-row start by just 0.126 seconds.

Locatelli’s performance was particularly noteworthy as he managed to outperform several Ducati riders despite Yamaha’s relative struggles earlier in the season.

Sam Lowes of ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Ducati secured fifth place, demonstrating strong form despite setbacks during practice sessions.

Xavi Vierge of Honda HRC completed the second row with a promising sixth-place finish, showcasing Honda’s potential to challenge for podiums this season.

Michael van der Mark, Razgatlioglu’s teammate at ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, initially appeared poised for a top-three finish but ultimately settled for seventh place. His performance reflected both promise and room for improvement as he continues to adapt to BMW machinery.

Dominique Aegerter of GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team secured eighth place, while Alvaro Bautista of Aruba.it Racing – Ducati claimed ninth despite struggling to find his rhythm during Superpole.

Remy Gardner of GYTR GRT Yamaha rounded out the top ten in with a commendable effort.

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The Portuguese WorldSBK Superpole session also saw notable challenges for other riders. Garrett Gerloff of Kawasaki WorldSBK Team finished 16th after struggling to extract maximum performance from his bike on this demanding circuit.

Alex Lowes of bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team endured a difficult outing, crashing early in the session and having his lone fast lap canceled due to yellow flag conditions, leaving him classified last in 23rd place.

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2025 Portuguese WorldSBK Superpole Results – Algarve circuit

PosRiderNatTeamBikeTimes
1Toprak RazgatliogluTURROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK TeamBMW M 1000 RR1:39.081
2Nicolo BulegaITAAruba.It Racing – DucatiDucati Panigale V4 R1:39.326
3Danilo PetrucciITABarni Spark Racing TeamDucati Panigale V4 R1:39.483
4Andrea LocatelliITAPata Maxus YamahaYamaha R11:39.609
5Sam LowesGBRELF Marc VDS Racing TeamDucati Panigale V4 R1:39.662
6Xavi ViergeESPHonda HRCHonda CBR1000RR-R1:39.711
7Michael van der MarkNEDROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK TeamBMW M 1000 RR1:39.816
8Dominique AegerterSUIGYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK TeamYamaha R11:39.846
9Alvaro BautistaESPAruba.It Racing – DucatiDucati Panigale V4 R1:39.874
10Remy GardnerAUSGYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK TeamYamaha R11:39.878
11Iker LecuonaESPHonda HRCHonda CBR1000RR-R1:40.077
12Yari MontellaITABarni Spark Racing TeamDucati Panigale V4 R1:40.318
13Andrea IannoneITATeam Pata GoElevenDucati Panigale V4 R1:40.366
14Axel BassaniITABimota by Kawasaki Racing TeamKB998 Rimini1:40.401
15Scott ReddingGBRMGM Bonovo RacingDucati Panigale V4 R1:40.444
16Garrett GerloffUSAKawasaki WorldSBK TeamKawasaki ZX-10RR1:40.661
17Bahattin SofuogluTURYamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK TeamYamaha R11:40.838
18Tito RabatESPYamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK TeamYamaha R11:41.213
19Ryan VickersGBRMotocorsa RacingDucati Panigale V4 R1:41.227
20Tarran MackenzieGBRPetronas MIE Honda Racing TeamHonda CBR1000RR-R1:41.414
21Jason O’HalloranAUSPata Maxus YamahaYamaha R11:42.219
22Zaqhwan ZaidiMALPetronas MIE Honda Racing TeamHonda CBR1000RR-R1:43.847
23Alex LowesGBRBimota by Kawasaki Racing TeamKB998 Rimini1:47.431

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