P1racenews AI automatic summary:
ROKiT BMW Motorrad’s Toprak Razgatlioglu picked up his fourth WorldSBK pole position on the bounce and fifth of 2024 at the Portuguese Portimao circuit on Friday. The Turkish ace is amid a dominant run having won the last 10 races aboard the M 1000 RR machine and he put himself in the best position possible […]
Turkish rider Razgatlioglu is on a dominant streak, having won the last 10 races on the M 1000 RR machine, securing pole position in Portugal by outpacing Alex Lowes and Danilo Petrucci. Razgatlioglu expressed satisfaction with his performance and focus on Race 1, acknowledging the tough competition and hot conditions. Lowes and Petrucci were also content with their front-row starts, emphasizing the importance of being in the fight for victory. Other notable performances in the qualifying session included BMW riders Michael van der Mark and Garett Gerloff in the top 10. Alvaro Bautista faced challenges, placing sixth, while Nicolo Bulega remains Razgatlioglu’s closest rival in the standings. The competitive field in the World Superbike Championship sets the stage for an exciting race weekend in Portugal.
