Australian Warm Up

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Date & Time
Sun 22nd February 2026 Local
Sun 22nd February 2026 12:30am UTC

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League
SBK

Season
2026

Round
Round 1

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Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

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The 2026 WorldSBK season-opener reaches its crescendo at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit with a high-speed Sunday schedule. Following a dominant performance in the opening race, the field returns for a final morning Warm Up session to fine-tune their setups for the looming Tissot Superpole Race and the weekend's second full-length feature. With the coastal winds often playing a decisive factor at this venue, teams will be focused on tire management and high-speed stability. All eyes are on whether the chasing pack can find the extra tenths needed to halt the momentum of the early championship leader before the paddock departs for the European leg.

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Sam Lowes signaled his intent for Sunday’s races by topping the morning Warm Up session with a blistering 1:28.858. The ELF Marc VDS Racing Team rider led a formidable Ducati sweep of the top spots, narrowly edging out Saturday’s Race 1 winner Nicolo Bulega by just 0.003 seconds. The session confirmed that the Panigale V4R remains the bike to beat on the fast, flowing curves of the Australian circuit.

The Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team continued to show promising pace as Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani secured the third and fourth fastest times respectively. Both riders remained within three-tenths of the top spot, suggesting a highly competitive battle for the podium in the upcoming Superpole sprint. Yari Montella rounded out the top five, further cementing a strong weekend for the Barni Spark Racing Team.