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Fri 20th February 2026 (UTC)
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Australian Free Practice 1
Date
Fri 20th February 2026 (UTC)
Fri 20th February 2026 (Local)
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2026-02-20T00:00:00
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Season
2026
Round
1
Status
Match Finished
Location
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
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The wait is finally over as the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship descends upon the breathtaking Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. The opening session of the year serves as a critical litmus test for the new-for-2026 machinery, with all eyes on the debut of the highly anticipated Bimota KB998 Rimini and the evolved Ducati Panigale V4 R. As the riders head out for their first official flying laps, the focus will be on navigating the high-speed "Island" curves and gathering vital data on tire wear. With a grid packed with title contenders and hungry newcomers, this first track session will set the tone for the entire Australian Round.
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Nicolo Bulega picked up exactly where he left off in the pre-season, asserting his dominance from the very start. The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati rider was the class of the field, posting a blistering 1:28.858 to finish the session as the only rider to break into the 1:28 bracket. Bulega displayed remarkable consistency, completing an 11-lap stint that left his rivals searching for answers in the morning sun.
Sam Lowes emerged as the primary challenger, putting his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Ducati into second place. Despite being over half a second back from Bulega, Lowes showed strong pace on his favorite circuit. The biggest surprise of the morning, however, was the immediate competitiveness of the Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team. Axel Bassani and Alex Lowes claimed third and fifth respectively, proving the new KB998 project is a legitimate front-runner right out of the gates.
Sam Lowes emerged as the primary challenger, putting his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Ducati into second place. Despite being over half a second back from Bulega, Lowes showed strong pace on his favorite circuit. The biggest surprise of the morning, however, was the immediate competitiveness of the Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team. Axel Bassani and Alex Lowes claimed third and fifth respectively, proving the new KB998 project is a legitimate front-runner right out of the gates.
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