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Alvaro Bautista enters the final WorldSBK round of 2025 eight points clear in the battle for third in the standings.
Alvaro Bautista, a two-time WorldSBK Champion, is aiming for third place in the WorldSBK standings as he enters the final round of the 2025 season and knows he needs a flawless weekend to achieve his goal.
With only eight points separating Bautista from his rivals, he is counting on a home round advantage at the season finale, despite a tough performance at the Jerez race last year.
Bautista’s recent success at the Estoril round, where he secured podium finishes in all three races, boosts his confidence for the upcoming challenge at Jerez.
His main competition for the third spot in the standings is Andrea Locatelli as Danilo Petrucci was declared unfit.
Bautista acknowledges Petrucci’s strong season and is aware of Locatelli’s capabilities, but remains focused on delivering his best performance to clinch third place.
