Australian Round Race 2

Date
Sun 22nd February 2026 (UTC)
Sun 22nd February 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-02-22T03:30:00

Time

03:30:00 UTC (14:30:00 Local)

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League
WorldSSP

Season
2026

Round
1

Status
FT

Location
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

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Description

The season-opening weekend at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit concludes with the second 18-lap feature race. The primary challenge for the grid is a sudden shift in conditions; after a dry opening race, dark clouds over the Bass Strait have brought rain to the circuit just as the riders prepare for the sighting lap. The objective for Race 1 winner Jaume Masia is to maintain his composure in his first wet WorldSSP contest, while the rest of the field must navigate the high-stakes decision of tire selection on a rapidly evolving track.

Strategically, this race is a gamble on the elements. The goal for the riders is to decide whether to start on full wet tires or risk a slick setup in hopes that the wind dries the track quickly. The tactical focus for the AS BLU CRU Yamaha team is to capitalize on the unpredictable grip levels, while Oli Bayliss looks to build on his momentum from Saturday to deliver another historic performance for the local crowd. With the championship lead on the line, the ultimate goal is to master the "flag-to-flag" environment and survive the technical demands of a wet Phillip Island.

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Result List

01	Albert Arenas	WIN
02	Aldi Mahendra	+4.937s
03	Matteo Ferrari	+13.967s
04	Andrea Giombini	+50.953s
05	Can Oncu	+1'25.203s
06	Roberto Garcia	+1 Lap
07	Alessandro Zaccone	+1 Lap
08	Lucas Mahias	+1 Lap
09	Jeremy Alcoba	+1 Lap
10	Jaume Masia	+1 Lap

Result Description

1 /Albert Arenas /AS BLU CRU Racing Team /WIN
2 /Aldi Mahendra /AS BLU CRU Racing Team /+4.937s
3 /Matteo Ferrari /WRP Racing /+13.967s
4 /Andrea Giombini /Motozoo by Madforce Dubai /+50.953s
5 /Can Öncü /Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing /+1'25.203s
6 /Roberto García /GMT94-YAMAHA /+1 Lap
7 /Alessandro Zaccone /Ecosantagata Althea Racing /+1 Lap
8 /Lucas Mahias /GMT94-YAMAHA /+1 Lap
9 /Jeremy Alcoba /Kawasaki WorldSSP Team /+1 Lap
10 /Jaume Masia /Orelac Racing Verdnatura /+1 Lap

Albert Arenas claimed a sensational maiden WorldSSP victory on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in a race defined by dramatic weather transitions. Arenas’s objective was to trust his team's decision to start on slick tires despite the damp surface, and the gamble worked perfectly as the rain eased. He fought a brilliant battle against his teammate and eventually pulled away to win by 4.937 seconds, marking a dream debut weekend with a 1-2 finish for his team.

The race was turned on its head early on as those who started on wet tires, including Jaume Masia and Oli Bayliss, were forced into the pits for a tire change by Lap 6. Aldi Mahendra impressed the paddock by moving from the back of the grid to finish second, while Matteo Ferrari secured the final podium spot after starting from 11th on slicks. Andrea Giombini delivered a career-best fourth place, while Can Öncü managed to salvage fifth despite his pit stop. Oli Bayliss recorded the fastest lap of the race (1:32.452) while trying to recover from the pit cycle but ultimately finished 12th. The results reshuffled the championship standings, leaving Arenas with the lead as the series departs Australia.

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