P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Crash.net grades every rider from the 2023 WorldSBK season, as two men secure an A.
The 2023 WorldSBK season was dominated by Alvaro Bautista, who secured his second consecutive title by winning a record-breaking 27 races. While Bautista’s dominance was unparalleled, Toprak Razgatlioglu also impressed by consistently challenging him throughout the season. Despite only winning six races, Razgatlioglu’s performance in the second half of the season kept him in contention for the championship. Jonathan Rea, the six-time world champion, had a relatively disappointing year with only one win at the Most circuit. Among the independent riders, Axel Bassani emerged as the top performer, outperforming rookie Danilo Petrucci. Other notable rookies were Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner from the GRT Yamaha team. Both Honda and BMW had underwhelming seasons, failing to close the gap on the leading manufacturers. Overall, the 2023 WorldSBK season showcased Bautista’s dominance, Razgatlioglu’s resilience, and Rea’s unexpected struggles.
