P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Nicolo Bulega recovered from losing three positions on the opening lap to clinch victory in the WorldSBK Superpole race at Phillip Island.
Nicolo Bulega recovered from losing three positions on the opening lap to clinch victory in the WorldSBK Superpole race at Phillip Island. Bulega initially struggled with the cooler conditions and dropped to fourth on the first lap, but eventually recovered to take his second win of the weekend by 2.752s. As the Polesitter, Bulega made a slow start off the line, with Yari Montella immediately taking the lead into Turn 1, before both Alex and Sam Lowes overtook the Ducati rider at Turn 2. Bulega looked to recover but scuppered his first opportunity at overtaking MarcVDS’ Sam Lowes at Turn 1. However, one lap later, Bulega finally struck and passed Lowes using the slipstream, ultimately sealing his lead. Bimota confirmed its first double podium finish in WorldSBK with Bassani finishing second and Alex Lowes third. Further battles ensued down the order, with riders like Montella, Sam Lowes, and others showcasing intense competition.
