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Date
Sat 28th March 2026 (UTC)
Sat 28th March 2026 (Local)
Timestamp
2026-03-28T15:30:00
Time
15:30:00 UTC (15:30:00 Local)
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Pirelli Portuguese Round Race 1
Date
Sat 28th March 2026 (UTC)
Sat 28th March 2026 (Local)
Timestamp
2026-03-28T15:30:00
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League
SBK
Season
2026
Round
2
Status
Match Finished
Location
Algarve International Circuit
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Description
The second round of the 2026 WorldSBK season brought the paddock to the "rollercoaster" of the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão. The primary challenge for the field was mastering the extreme elevation changes and the technical, high-speed final turn that leads onto the main straight. For polesitter Nicolò Bulega, the objective was to maintain his flawless start to the season, while the tactical priority for his Aruba.it Racing – Ducati teammate, Iker Lecuona, was to overcome a string of poor starts and challenge for his first podium in factory red.
Strategically, the 20-lap race was expected to be a test of tire endurance on the abrasive Portuguese tarmac. The objective for home hero Miguel Oliveira, making his second appearance for ROKiT BMW Motorrad, was to use his local knowledge to bridge the gap to the dominant Ducatis. With the new 2026 fuel-flow regulations tightening the performance window, the goal for the field was to manage engine mapping and tire wear through the demanding Sector 3 to ensure enough "punch" for a slipstream battle on the finish line.
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Nicolò Bulega continued his imperious form by claiming a dominant victory in Race 1, extending his winning streak to eight consecutive races. Bulega converted his pole position—set with a new lap record of 1:38.495—into an immediate lead and never looked back, eventually crossing the line 2.522 seconds ahead of the field. The victory was a landmark moment for the Italian, as he equaled Carlos Checa’s career win tally and secured Ducati’s 1200th podium in WorldSBK history.
The battle for the remaining podium spots provided the day's primary drama. Iker Lecuona secured a 1-2 finish for the factory Ducati squad, marking his first podium in 531 days and his first since joining the team. He was pushed to the limit by Miguel Oliveira, who delighted the local fans by taking third place. This result made Oliveira the 138th rider to achieve a WorldSBK rostrum and the first Portuguese rider to do so on home soil. Behind them, the Lowes brothers had a productive day, with Alex finishing fourth on the new Bimota by Kawasaki and Sam taking an impressive fifth despite nursing a wrist injury.
1 /Nicolo Bulega /Aruba.it Racing Ducati /WIN
2 /Iker Lecuona /Aruba.it Racing Ducati /+2.522
3 /Miguel Oliveira /ROKiT BMW Motorrad /+4.815
4 /Alex Lowes /Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team /+9.152
5 /Sam Lowes /Marc VDS Racing Team /+12.147
6 /Xavi Vierge /Pata Maxus Yamaha /+18.016
7 /Garrett Gerloff /Kawasaki WorldSBK Team /+18.373
8 /Axel Bassani /Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team /+19.220
9 /Alvaro Bautista /Barni Spark Racing /+19.428
10 /Danilo Petrucci /ROKiT BMW Motorrad /+20.548
11 /Lorenzo Baldassarri /Team Go Eleven /+21.126
12 /Andrea Locatelli /Pata Maxus Yamaha /+24.850
13 /Remy Gardner /GYTR GRT Yamaha /+25.867
14 /Tarran Mackenzie /MGM Optical Express Racing /+26.006
15 /Alberto Surra /Motocorsa Racing /+31.377
16 /Yari Montella /Barni Spark Racing /+34.081
17 /Stefano Manzi /GYTR GRT Yamaha /+34.982
18 /Somkiat Chantra /Honda HRC /+35.461
19 /Jonathan Rea /HRC Test Team /+37.111
20 /Bahattin Sofuoglu /Motoxracing Yamaha /+52.439
21 /Mattia Rato /Motoxracing Yamaha /+57.238
DNF /Tommy Bridewell /Superbike Advocates Racing /+DNF
The battle for the remaining podium spots provided the day's primary drama. Iker Lecuona secured a 1-2 finish for the factory Ducati squad, marking his first podium in 531 days and his first since joining the team. He was pushed to the limit by Miguel Oliveira, who delighted the local fans by taking third place. This result made Oliveira the 138th rider to achieve a WorldSBK rostrum and the first Portuguese rider to do so on home soil. Behind them, the Lowes brothers had a productive day, with Alex finishing fourth on the new Bimota by Kawasaki and Sam taking an impressive fifth despite nursing a wrist injury.
1 /Nicolo Bulega /Aruba.it Racing Ducati /WIN
2 /Iker Lecuona /Aruba.it Racing Ducati /+2.522
3 /Miguel Oliveira /ROKiT BMW Motorrad /+4.815
4 /Alex Lowes /Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team /+9.152
5 /Sam Lowes /Marc VDS Racing Team /+12.147
6 /Xavi Vierge /Pata Maxus Yamaha /+18.016
7 /Garrett Gerloff /Kawasaki WorldSBK Team /+18.373
8 /Axel Bassani /Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team /+19.220
9 /Alvaro Bautista /Barni Spark Racing /+19.428
10 /Danilo Petrucci /ROKiT BMW Motorrad /+20.548
11 /Lorenzo Baldassarri /Team Go Eleven /+21.126
12 /Andrea Locatelli /Pata Maxus Yamaha /+24.850
13 /Remy Gardner /GYTR GRT Yamaha /+25.867
14 /Tarran Mackenzie /MGM Optical Express Racing /+26.006
15 /Alberto Surra /Motocorsa Racing /+31.377
16 /Yari Montella /Barni Spark Racing /+34.081
17 /Stefano Manzi /GYTR GRT Yamaha /+34.982
18 /Somkiat Chantra /Honda HRC /+35.461
19 /Jonathan Rea /HRC Test Team /+37.111
20 /Bahattin Sofuoglu /Motoxracing Yamaha /+52.439
21 /Mattia Rato /Motoxracing Yamaha /+57.238
DNF /Tommy Bridewell /Superbike Advocates Racing /+DNF
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