WorldSBK: Razgatlioglu Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position At Catalunya

WorldSBK: Razgatlioglu Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position At Catalunya

© 2024, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. By David Swarts.

Toprak Razgatlioglu took pole position during World Superbike Superpole qualifying Saturday at Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his ROKiT BMW M 1000 RR, the Turkish racer lapped the course in 1:39.489 to top the field of 23 riders.

Razgatlioglu’s time also set a new All-Time Lap Record, eclipsing Alvaro Bautista’s mark of 1:40.264 from 2023.

Rookie sensation Nicolo Bulega was second-best with a 1:39.591 on his Aruba.it Racing Ducati, and Andrea Iannone claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a time of 1:39.799 on his Team GoEleven Ducati.

American Garrett Gerloff qualified 14th with a lap time of 1:40.705 on his Bonovo Action BMW.

 

WSBK SP Qual

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