Live coverage of the Friday practice sessions at the 2026 Hungarian WorldSBK from Balaton Park will begin with FP1 at 10:20 local time, followed by FP2 at 15:00. Nicolo Bulega currently leads the riders’ standings with a 69-point margin over his Ducati teammate, Iker Lecuona, heading into this weekend’s races, with Bulega winning all nine races this year.
Bulega is aiming for victory in Race 1 to break the tie with Toprak Razgatlioglu for consecutive wins in World Superbike. Sam Lowes, third in the standings, looks to challenge the Ducatis after finishing third in all three Assen races and claiming podium finishes in Hungary last year.
Alex Lowes struggled with grip issues in Assen but aims to adapt to Balaton’s characteristics, which suit longer corners. BMW’s success at Balaton in 2025 boosts Miguel Oliveira’s confidence, though his focus is on top-five finishes rather than chasing wins. Yuki Kunii now replaces Jake Dixon this weekend, with Kunii returning to Asian racing after a stint in Moto2.
