Pirelli Portuguese Round Warm Up

Date
Sun 29th March 2026 (UTC)
Sun 29th March 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-03-29T08:00:00

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08:00:00 UTC (09:00:00 Local)

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League
SBK

Season
2026

Round
2

Status
Match Finished

Location
Algarve International Circuit

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The final track session before Sunday's point-scoring races takes place at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. The primary challenge for the 22-rider field is a rapidly changing track surface; as the morning sun begins to warm the asphalt, the grip levels shift, requiring riders to confirm their final electronic maps and tire choices for the high-intensity Superpole Race and the full-distance Race 2. The objective for the riders is to find a comfortable rhythm without taking unnecessary risks that could jeopardize their afternoon.

Strategically, the 10-minute session is used for "last-minute checks" rather than outright lap times. The goal for Nicolò Bulega is to verify the changes made to his Ducati Panigale V4R following Saturday’s Race 1 victory, ensuring the bike remains stable through the high-speed "rollercoaster" undulations. The tactical focus for the ROKiT BMW Motorrad team and local star Miguel Oliveira is to maximize mechanical grip on the bumpy surface, which has already caused several front-end loses over the weekend. With the fans pouring into the grandstands, the ultimate goal for the elite field is to exit the pit lane with a clear mind and a bike ready for the final battles of the Portuguese Round.

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Nicolò Bulega maintained his perfect form on Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, by topping the final Warm Up session. Bulega’s objective was to simulate the opening laps of the upcoming sprint, and he delivered a 1:40.216 on his third flying lap. His pace remained untouchable, allowing him to lead the session by 0.149 seconds and signaling his intent to go for the triple-win in Portimão.

The session saw a resurgence from the Lowes brothers, with Sam Lowes (1:40.365) and Alex Lowes (1:40.543) finishing second and third respectively. Alex, aboard the new Bimota KB998, showed improved stability through the technical final sector, just edging out his teammate Axel Bassani who finished fourth. Iker Lecuona and Yari Montella completed the top six, keeping the gap to the leader under half a second. Despite the high stakes, the session was remarkably clean, with no major incidents reported as the riders focused on preserving their machinery for the afternoon’s double-header.

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