P1racenews AI automatic summary:
2023 Aragon World Superbike – Superpole Race Results
In Race 1, Jonathan Rea successfully defended his position against Alvaro Bautista at turn one, despite Bautista having a better start. Bautista was unable to overtake Rea on the back straight and Rea led at the end of the first lap. Rea built a significant lead on laps two and three, but saw it diminish in the final sector. With five laps to go, Rea faced intense pressure and made a deep move at turn one, allowing Bautista to line up a move. However, Rea responded and increased his lead. Bautista attempted to pass Rea at turn one with four laps remaining, but Rea held on and Razgatlioglu overtook Bautista. In the penultimate lap, Rea, Razgatlioglu, and Bautista were closely contested. Bautista made a brilliant overtaking maneuver at turn five and subsequently overtook Rea on the back straight. Michael Rinaldi won Race 1 in 2023.
Source: Crash
