Bulega edged out Razgatlioglu on the second day of the Supported Check
With only a razor-thin margin of 0.027 seconds, Bulega set a blistering tempo, narrowly edging out Razgatlioglu by the top of Day 2, with each riders going beneath the lap report.
Rea confirmed vital enchancment, securing fifth place and ending solely 0.6s behind Bulega’s finest time.
Bautista encountered obstacles, together with a late crash at Flip 10, and completed the day greater than a second behind the quickest time.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Group) showcased their prowess on Day 2 of the Supported Check, partaking in a decent battle with Bulega finally clinching the highest spot by a mere 0.027s.
In the meantime, Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Group) displayed commendable tempo, securing third place regardless of encountering technical points and a crash earlier within the day.
Andrea Iannone (Group GoEleven) showcased spectacular efficiency, securing fourth place regardless of encountering a difficulty at Flip 5. Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) continued to construct confidence, securing fifth place and ending simply 0.6s behind Bulega’s finest time, indicating robust rivalry on the upcoming Spherical. Teammate Andrea Locatelli demonstrated resilience, overcoming knee ache from his Australia Race 2 highside to complete throughout the prime six.
The day was not with out drama as Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Group WorldSBK) led for Kawasaki regardless of two crashes, finally ending in ninth place. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) suffered a late crash at Flip 10, disrupting his momentum, and ending in sixteenth place by the day’s finish. Xavi Vierge (Group HRC) led the cost for Honda, demonstrating enchancment after a difficult Day 1 for the producer.
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P1 | Nicolo Bulega | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati
“We didn’t do something particular, just a few totally different setups. We tried one thing totally different, however then ultimately, we got here again, particularly after the small crash I had at Flip 1. We regained our feeling, so finally, it was a very good check.
“I’m comfortable as a result of my tempo was additionally good. I did an amazing lap, however not in good circumstances. Additionally, after I tried once more with the second delicate tyre, I made a mistake, and I used to be one tenth sooner than my quickest time, however for only a check, it was good.”
The 2024 season continues with the Pirelli Catalunya Spherical, working from the twenty second to the twenty fourth of March on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
