World Superbike Championship race in Lecqua, despite the pressure from teammate Nicolo Bulega, completed the race in first place. Alberto Surra achieved his first podium in his career in WorldSBK.
Critical Moments of the Race
Lecuona started from pole position in the race and maintained his lead by overtaking his teammate Bulega in the first corner. The two Ducati riders competed with different tire choices in this race; Lecuona used the SCX tire, while Bulega used the SCQ tire.
Bulega's Struggle
Although Bulega took the lead with a move on the braking point in turn 11 during the third lap, Lecuona immediately responded in turn 13, regaining the first position. In the subsequent laps, Lecuona, who kept Bulega's pressure under control, secured the checkered flag in first place, marking the first time in his career that he has won two races at the end of the same week. Bulega, in second place, gained a significant advantage in the championship fight. The Ducati rider can declare the 2026 World Superbike Champion if he finishes in the top five in the afternoon second race.
Podium Fight and Results
A fierce battle took place in the podium fight between Alberto Surra and Andrea Montella. Montella, using the SCX tire, managed to overtake Surra in turn 11 of the eighth lap, but Surra, who was using the SCQ tire, regained third place with a quick response in turns 12 and 13. In the latter part of the race, Surra, who did not allow his competitor to overtake, achieved his first WorldSBK podium of his career. Montella finished third, just 0.3 seconds behind Surra, while Sam Lowes took fifth place. Alex Lowes finished in sixth, Tommy Bridewell in seventh, Miguel Oliveira in eighth, and Jake Dixon in ninth. Dixon made a noteworthy comeback, rising from seventeenth place to ninth.
Race Incidents
Lorenzo Baldassarri and Garrett Gerloff retired from the race after an incident in turn seven. The incident where Baldassarri attempted to overtake Gerloff from inside was reviewed by the FIM WorldSBK stewards. Additionally, Alvaro Bautista retired from the race after an accident in the sixth lap. Barni Spark Racing Team won the 2026 Independent Team Championship with the points gained by Montella.
Statements
Lecuona completed the 10-lap race in first place despite the pressure from teammate Nicolo Bulega. Alberto Surra achieved his first WorldSBK podium with third place. Lecuona, starting from pole position in the race, maintained his lead by overtaking his teammate Bulega in the first corner. The two Ducati riders competed with different tire choices this time. Lecuona used the SCX tire, while Bulega preferred the SCQ tire. Although Bulega took the lead with a move on the braking point in turn 11 during the third lap, Lecuona immediately responded in turn 13, regaining the first position. In the subsequent laps, Lecuona, who kept Bulega's pressure under control, secured the checkered flag in first place, marking the first time in his career that he has won two races at the end of the same week. Bulega, in second place, gained a significant advantage in the championship fight. The Ducati rider can declare the 2026 World Superbike Champion if he finishes in the top five in the afternoon second race. A fierce battle took place in the podium fight between Alberto Surra and Andrea Montella. Montella, using the SCX tire, managed to overtake Surra in turn 11 of the eighth lap, but Surra, who was using the SCQ tire, regained third place with a quick response in turns 12 and 13. Surra, who did not allow his competitor to overtake in the latter part of the race, achieved his first WorldSBK podium. Montella finished third, just 0.3 seconds behind Surra, while Sam Lowes took fifth place. Alex Lowes finished in sixth, Tommy Bridewell in seventh, Miguel Oliveira in eighth, and Jake Dixon in ninth. Dixon made a noteworthy comeback, rising from seventeenth place to ninth.
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- Archive: Iker Lecuona Made a Difference in Second Half (September 27, 2026)
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