Razgatlioglu tops Portuguese WorldSBK FP2

Razgatlioglu 2025 Portuguese WorldSBK FP2

Toprak Razgatlioglu made a stunning comeback to go fastest in 2025 Portuguese WorldSBK FP2 after failing to set a lap time in the morning session.

The Turkish star representing the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team clocked an impressive lap time of 1:39.995, securing his position at the top of the timesheets and setting the tone for what promises to be a thrilling weekend in Portimão.

Toprak Razgatlioglu’s performance in 2025 Portuguese WorldSBK FP2 was a testament to his resilience and ability to adapt quickly. Despite missing out on valuable track time earlier in the day, he returned with determination and precision, leaving his competitors trailing by 0.3 seconds.

Razgatlioglu’s mastery of the BMW M 1000 RR on the challenging Algarve circuit highlighted his technical prowess and underlined why he remains one of the most formidable riders in the WorldSBK paddock.

Nicolo Bulega, riding for Aruba.it Racing Ducati, secured second place with a best lap time of 1:40.294. The Italian rider demonstrated consistent pace throughout the session but fell short of matching Razgatlioglu’s benchmark.

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Razgatlioglu’s ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK teammate Michael van der Mark completed the top three with a lap time of 1:40.506. The Dutch rider showcased his synergy with the reigning champion as they worked together during the session to fine-tune their setups.

Van der Mark’s strong showing highlighted BMW’s competitiveness this season and their potential to disrupt Ducati’s dominance.

The Ducati contingent dominated positions four through nine on the timesheets, showcasing the strength of their machinery at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve.

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Andrea Iannone of Team Pata GoEleven secured fourth place with a time of 1:40.595, followed closely by two-time World Champion Alvaro Bautista on the factory Aruba.it Racing – Ducati in fifth place at 1:40.706.

Danilo Petrucci and Yari Montella, both representing Barni Spark Racing Team, claimed sixth and seventh places respectively, while British rider Scott Redding ended up eighth with a time of 1:40.826.

Sam Lowes rounded out the Ducati-heavy group in ninth place aboard his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team machine.

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Alex Lowes, representing Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team, broke into the top ten with a solid performance on his KB998 Rimini machine, clocking a lap time of 1:40.872. His effort was commendable given the intense competition from Ducati riders dominating much of the session.

2025 Portuguese WorldSBK FP2 Results – Autodromo Internacional do Algarve

PosRiderNatTeamBikeTimes
1Toprak RazgatliogluTURROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK TeamBMW M 1000 RR1:39.995
2Nicolo BulegaITAAruba.It Racing – DucatiDucati Panigale V4 R1:40.294
3Michael van der MarkNEDROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK TeamBMW M 1000 RR1:40.506
4Andrea IannoneITATeam Pata GoElevenDucati Panigale V4 R1:40.595
5Alvaro BautistaESPAruba.It Racing – DucatiDucati Panigale V4 R1:40.706
6Danilo PetrucciITABarni Spark Racing TeamDucati Panigale V4 R1:40.757
7Yari MontellaITABarni Spark Racing TeamDucati Panigale V4 R1:40.788
8Scott ReddingGBRMGM Bonovo RacingDucati Panigale V4 R1:40.826
9Sam LowesGBRELF Marc VDS Racing TeamDucati Panigale V4 R1:40.860
10Alex LowesGBRBimota by Kawasaki Racing TeamKB998 Rimini1:40.872
11Andrea LocatelliITAPata Maxus YamahaYamaha R11:41.035
12Remy GardnerAUSGYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK TeamYamaha R11:41.094
13Xavi ViergeESPHonda HRCHonda CBR1000RR-R1:41.143
14Axel BassaniITABimota by Kawasaki Racing TeamKB998 Rimini1:41.261
15Dominique AegerterSUIGYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK TeamYamaha R11:41.428
16Iker LecuonaESPHonda HRCHonda CBR1000RR-R1:41.737
17Ryan VickersGBRMotocorsa RacingDucati Panigale V4 R1:41.856
18Tarran MackenzieGBRPetronas MIE Honda Racing TeamHonda CBR1000RR-R1:41.904
19Garrett GerloffUSAKawasaki WorldSBK TeamKawasaki ZX-10RR1:42.009
20Tito RabatESPYamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK TeamYamaha R11:42.446
21Bahattin SofuogluTURYamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK TeamYamaha R11:42.464
22Jason O’HalloranAUSPata Maxus YamahaYamaha R11:43.967
23Zaqhwan ZaidiMALPetronas MIE Honda Racing TeamHonda CBR1000RR-R1:44.771

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