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Date
Fri 27th March 2026 (UTC)
Fri 27th March 2026 (Local)
Timestamp
2026-03-27T15:00:00
Time
15:00:00 UTC (16:00:00 Local)
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Pirelli Portuguese Round Superpole
Date
Fri 27th March 2026 (UTC)
Fri 27th March 2026 (Local)
Timestamp
2026-03-27T15:00:00
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WorldSSP
Season
2026
Round
2
Status
Match Finished
Location
Algarve International Circuit
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The battle for the grid at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve presents one of the most technical challenges of the season. The primary hurdle for the World Supersport field is navigating the "Rollercoaster" layout, where the bikes often become light and unstable over the blind crest of Turn 9 and the high-speed plunge into the final corner. The objective for the riders in this 40-minute session is to exploit the peak grip of the Pirelli qualifying rubber while maintaining a perfect line through the undulating sectors to avoid losing momentum.
Strategically, the afternoon heat in Portimão often makes the asphalt slicker than the morning practice, requiring a precise adjustment in engine braking and traction control. The goal for Can Öncü is to translate his blistering practice pace into his first pole position of 2026, while the ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing squad aims to see if Valentin Debise can replicate his front-row heroics from Phillip Island. The tactical focus for the GMT94 Yamaha pair, Lucas Mahias and Roberto Garcia, is to find a clean slipstream on the main straight to shave off the final tenths of a second. The ultimate goal for the elite field is to break into the 1'42s and secure a clean getaway for Saturday’s Race 1.
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Federico Caricasulo delivered a masterclass in timing on Friday, March 27, 2026, to claim his first pole position of the season. Caricasulo’s objective was to maximize the potential of his ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing machine in the final moments of the session, and he succeeded by posting a 1:42.541. His lap narrowly edged out the competition, securing a historic first Tissot Superpole for the new ZXMOTO manufacturer and signaling their arrival as a true qualifying powerhouse.
The front row was decided by the narrowest of margins, with Ondrej Vostatek securing a brilliant second place on the PTR Triumph, just 0.089 seconds adrift. Matteo Ferrari completed the top three on the Feel Racing Ducati, ensuring three different manufacturers occupied the front row. The session was not without controversy, as early pace-setter Can Öncü was forced to settle for a lower-than-expected grid position after a lowside at Turn 14 disrupted his final flying lap. Additionally, Jeremy Alcoba was assessed a back-of-the-grid penalty by the FIM Stewards for irresponsible riding during the session. Despite these incidents, the top of the field remained incredibly tight, with the first ten riders separated by less than a second, setting the stage for a wide-open opening race.
The front row was decided by the narrowest of margins, with Ondrej Vostatek securing a brilliant second place on the PTR Triumph, just 0.089 seconds adrift. Matteo Ferrari completed the top three on the Feel Racing Ducati, ensuring three different manufacturers occupied the front row. The session was not without controversy, as early pace-setter Can Öncü was forced to settle for a lower-than-expected grid position after a lowside at Turn 14 disrupted his final flying lap. Additionally, Jeremy Alcoba was assessed a back-of-the-grid penalty by the FIM Stewards for irresponsible riding during the session. Despite these incidents, the top of the field remained incredibly tight, with the first ten riders separated by less than a second, setting the stage for a wide-open opening race.
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