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Live updates from the Superpole session from the 2026 Dutch WorldSBK at the TT Circuit Assen.
The live coverage of the Superpole session at the 2026 Dutch WorldSBK at Assen is set to begin at 11:15 local time. Following that, Race 1 is scheduled for this afternoon at 14:30.
Nicolo Bulega ended Friday as the fastest World Superbike rider at Assen, outpacing the Ducati riders in both sessions on the time sheets.
Iker Lecuona, Bulega’s teammate, took the top spot this morning, becoming the first rider to lap in the 1m32s bracket this weekend at Assen. Lecuona has made adjustments after feeling unsatisfied with his bike setup in Friday’s sessions, especially in the fast corners.
Bimota’s Alex Lowes managed to break into the top-three, disrupting Ducati’s stronghold on the leaderboard, with Alvaro Bautista securing the third-fastest time.
Miguel Oliveira improved to fourth place this morning after facing challenges on Friday, hinting at a potential change in his performance trajectory for the weekend as Superpole approaches.
Jonathan Rea is stepping in for Jake Dixon and is still striving to break into the top-15 this weekend, ranking 17th in the morning session. Rea’s teammate, Somkiat Chantra, may miss out on Superpole following a crash in FP3, causing a red flag incident.
Local wildcard entry, Twan Smits, representing Team Apreco Yamaha at 24 years old, occupied the 18th spot in yesterday’s session and experienced a crash during FP3 this morning.
