WorldSBK Standings After Race 1 in Misano: Razgatlioglu Closes In, Petrucci Strengthens His Position

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Toprak Razgatlioglu triumphs in Romagna, but Bulega stays close: a brilliant race also for Team Barni and Rinaldi, who scores points right away.

The first race of the weekend at the Misano World Circuit has come to an end: Razgatlioglu takes the top step of the podium and sets his sights on Bulega for the championship lead. However, the talented Italian limits the damage with a well-earned second-place finish.

The battle for third overall is heating up between Petrucci and Bulega: both riders are seeking a seat for next season, making it crucial to collect as many points as possible.

A step forward for Alex Lowes, who overtakes the injured Vierge and Iannone, who was sidelined due to a crash. A satisfying first race also for Michael Rinaldi, who immediately scores his first point of the season.

WorldSBK Standings

1. Nicolò BULEGA (Aruba.It Racing – Ducati) – 272
2. Toprak RAZGATLIOGLU (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) – 246
3. Danilo PETRUCCI (Barni Spark Racing Team) – 162
4. Alvaro BAUTISTA (Aruba.It Racing – Ducati) – 151
5. Andrea LOCATELLI (Pata Maxus Yamaha) – 137
6. Sam LOWES (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) – 111
7. Xavi VIERGE (Honda HRC) – 76
8. Alex LOWES (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) – 74
9. Iker LECUONA (Honda HRC) – 73
10. Andrea IANNONE (Team Pata Go Eleven) – 68
11. Axel BASSANI (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) – 63
12. Scott REDDING (MGM BONOVO Racing) – 62
13. Remy GARDNER (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) – 60
14. Michael VAN DER MARK (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) – 56
15. Dominique AEGERTER (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) – 49
16. Yari MONTELLA (Barni Spark Racing Team) – 46
17. Garrett GERLOFF (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) – 32
18. Jonathan REA (Pata Maxus Yamaha) – 13
19. Ryan VICKERS (Motocorsa Racing) – 10
20. Tarran MACKENZIE (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) – 9
21. Bahattin SOFUOGLU (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) – 9
22. Tito RABAT (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) – 3
23. Tetsuta NAGASHIMA (Honda HRC) – 2
24. Michael Rinaldi (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) – 1
25. Zaqhwan ZAIDI (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) – 0
26. Jason O’HALLORAN (Pata Maxus Yamaha) – 0

Photo: Toprak Razgatlioglu, Danilo Petrucci