P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Three third places came thanks to high-pressure defensive rides for Alvaro Bautista at the Estoril WorldSBK.
In 2025, Alvaro Bautista achieved a podium finish in all three races at a WorldSBK round for the second time, this time at Estoril, following a similar feat earlier in Cremona.
Despite facing challenges in the early laps, Bautista’s competitive edge strengthened as the races progressed, leading to defensive riding strategies and ultimately securing third place across all sessions at Estoril.
Bautista expressed satisfaction with his performance, acknowledging the difficulty of the races but emphasizing his contentment with the results.
With these consistent podium finishes in Estoril, Bautista climbed to third place in the standings, surpassing Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Locatelli by eight points.
Looking ahead to the next round in Jerez, Bautista remains focused on maintaining his position and acknowledges the importance of a strong performance to secure the bronze medal in the championship standings.
