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Date
Fri 20th February 2026 (UTC)
Sat 21st February 2026 (Local)
Timestamp
2026-02-20T23:50:00
Time
23:50:00 UTC (10:50:00 Local)
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Australian Round Warm Up 1
Date
Fri 20th February 2026 (UTC)
Sat 21st February 2026 (Local)
Timestamp
2026-02-20T23:50:00
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23:50:00 UTC (10:50:00 Local)Poster
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WorldSSP
Season
2026
Round
1
Status
Match Finished
Location
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
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The final preparation for the 2026 World Supersport season opener concludes at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. The primary challenge for the 10-minute Sunday morning session is the rapidly changing track temperature and the threat of coastal winds off the Bass Strait, which can significantly impact the stability of the middleweight machines through high-speed sections like the Hayshed. The objective for the riders is to verify the technical adjustments made overnight and ensure their tires are ready for the grueling 18-lap race ahead.
Strategically, the morning Warm Up is used to confirm "race-ready" engine maps and electronic settings. The goal for Jaume Masia is to maintain the dominance he showed in Race 1, while the rest of the field, led by Philipp Oettl and Oli Bayliss, looks to find the extra tenths needed to bridge the gap to the front-running Ducati. The tactical focus for the AS BLU CRU Racing Team and Albert Arenas is to finalize tire choices, as the unpredictable Victorian weather often forces late decisions on the starting grid. With the track conditions at their most stable, the ultimate goal for the elite field is to establish a solid rhythm and build confidence for the final battle of the Australian Round.
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Jaume Masia continued his clean sweep of the weekend’s sessions on Sunday, February 22, 2026, by leading the field in the final Warm Up. Masia’s objective was to solidify his race pace, and he achieved a 1'32.488 on his third flying lap. His performance signaled that his Orelac Racing VerdNatura Ducati remained the bike to beat, consistently outpacing the rest of the 2026 grid in the cool morning air.
The session was a showcase for the chasing pack’s improvements. Philipp Oettl secured second place, trailing Masia by just 0.124 seconds, while local favorite Oli Bayliss delighted the home crowd by placing his Triumph in third. Albert Arenas and Can Öncü rounded out the top five, both finishing within half a second of the leader. The session was remarkably clean, with only a minor off-track excursion for Valentin Debise at Turn 10, as the riders focused on preserving their machinery for the afternoon's high-stakes season finale.
The session was a showcase for the chasing pack’s improvements. Philipp Oettl secured second place, trailing Masia by just 0.124 seconds, while local favorite Oli Bayliss delighted the home crowd by placing his Triumph in third. Albert Arenas and Can Öncü rounded out the top five, both finishing within half a second of the leader. The session was remarkably clean, with only a minor off-track excursion for Valentin Debise at Turn 10, as the riders focused on preserving their machinery for the afternoon's high-stakes season finale.
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