Australian Round Superpole

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Date & Time
Fri 20th February 2026 2:50pm Local
Fri 20th February 2026 3:50am UTC

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League
WorldSSP

Season
2026

Round
Round 1

Status
FT

Location

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

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Description

The fight for the first pole position of the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship takes center stage at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. The primary challenge for the grid is navigating the ultra-fast, high-commitment corners like the Southern Loop and Stoner Corner, where any slight mistake in the 15-minute session can derail a flying lap. The objective for the riders is to find a clear window of track space and a strong slipstream on the Gardner Straight to maximize the top speed of their respective machines.

Strategically, the single-session qualifying format rewards immediate speed and technical precision. The goal for Jaume Masia is to carry his dominant Friday practice form into a front-row start, while the Evan Bros Racing squad aims to prove the qualifying pace of the brand-new ZXMOTO 820RR. The tactical focus for the PTR Triumph team and home favorite Oli Bayliss is to utilize their local knowledge to master the blustery conditions off the Bass Strait. With a grid packed with former Moto3 and Moto2 talent, the ultimate goal is to break into the 1'31s and secure the best possible starting position for the weekend's double-header.

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Result List

01	Jaume Masia	Orelac Racing Verdnatura	1:32.115
02	Oli Bayliss	PTR Triumph Factory Racing	+0.172s
03	Valentin Debise	Zxmoto Factory Evan Bros Racing	+0.324s
04	Can Oncu	Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing	+0.335s
05	Tom Booth-amos	PTR Triumph Factory Racing	+0.439s
06	Philipp Öttl	Feel Racing WorldSSP Team	+0.502s
07	Albert Arenas	AS bLU cRU Racing Team	+0.543s
08	Mattia Casadei	D34G WorldSSP Racing Team	+0.712s

Result Description

1 /Jaume Masia /Orelac Racing Verdnatura /1:32.115
2 /Oli Bayliss /PTR Triumph Factory Racing /+0.172s
3 /Valentin Debise /ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing /+0.324s
4 /Can Öncü /Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing /+0.335s
5 /Tom Booth-Amos /PTR Triumph Factory Racing /+0.439s
6 /Philipp Öttl /Feel Racing WorldSSP Team /+0.502s
7 /Albert Arenas /AS BLU CRU Racing Team /+0.543s
8 /Mattia Casadei /D34G WorldSSP Racing Team /+0.712s

Jaume Masia secured a dream debut pole position on Friday, February 20, 2026, by outclassing the field in a high-intensity Superpole session. Masia’s objective was to break the 1'32 barrier, and he achieved it by clocking a blistering 1'32.115 on his Orelac Racing VerdNatura Ducati. His performance placed him 0.492 seconds clear of his nearest rival, making a clear statement about his intentions for the 2026 title.

The session was a showcase for the diversity of the 2026 grid. Philipp Oettl secured a strong second place on the Feel Racing Ducati, while Valentin Debise created a sensation by placing the new ZXMOTO 820RR on the front row in its very first qualifying appearance. The second row featured Lucas Mahias, Can Öncü, and local hero Oli Bayliss, all separated by less than two-tenths of a second. The session saw some late drama as Ondrej Vostatek and Mattia Casadei both suffered minor lowsides at Turn 4 while on personal-best laps. Despite the late yellow flags, Masia’s early benchmark remained untouchable, ensuring the Spaniard starts his Supersport career from the head of the pack.

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