P1racenews AI automatic summary:
World Superbike Championship standings after Race 1 at the Australian WorldSBK, round one of the 2026 season.
The 2026 World Superbike Championship riders’ standings show Nicolo Bulega leading after a dominant win in the opening race at the Australian WorldSBK.
Yari Montella and Lorenzo Baldassarri’s podium finishes place them in the top-three of the standings.
Bimota sits in the top-four of the championship, propelled by Axel Bassani’s strong performance as the only non-Ducati rider in the top-six.
Sam Lowes and Iker Lecuona follow closely behind in the standings.
BMW’s Miguel Oliveira holds eighth place, with Danilo Petrucci in 10th, both in the top-10 of the current standings.
Unfortunately, two-time champion Alvaro Bautista had a rough start, crashing on the second lap of the opening race.
For the complete World Superbike riders’ standings after Race 1 in Australia, refer to the details provided below.
