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Live coverage of the FP2 session at the 2026 Australian WorldSBK from Phillip Island.
The 2026 Australian WorldSBK begins the 2026 World Superbike Championship this weekend at Phillip Island, with Nicolo Bulega setting the pace on the Ducati Panigale V4 R.
Sam Lowes and Axel Bassani follow in second and third positions, respectively, with Bimota showing strength as the best non-Ducati team.
Garrett Gerloff and Lorenzo Baldassarri both make it into the top 10, showcasing their potential on the Kawasaki ZX-10RR and Go Eleven Ducati.
Although several riders like Miguel Oliveira and Iker Lecuona impress in their debut World Superbike session, the field is missing Jake Dixon due to injury, while Xavi Vierge leads the Yamaha riders in 11th place.
The return of Tommy Bridewell to the World Superbike grid has been confirmed for the Portuguese Round in March, adding further excitement to the upcoming races.
