Razgatlioglu Dominates Misano, Closes on Bulega

Toprak Razgatlioglu achieved a hat-trick of victories at Misano during the 2025 WorldSBK round, winning Race 1, the Superpole sprint, and Race 2, which allowed him to gain ground on championship leader Nicolo Bulega. Bulega, who set a historic Superpole lap under 1:32, faced setbacks including a crash with Axel Bassani that forced him to start Race 2 from 10th, limiting his ability to defend his points lead. Razgatlioglu highlighted the importance of winning at Ducati's home circuit, especially as he aims to reclaim the championship before moving to MotoGP in 2026. Danilo Petrucci extended his third-place standing over Alvaro Bautista, while Andrea Locatelli closed in with a podium finish. Jonathan Rea's comeback remained challenging due to continued crashes after an early-season injury. The weekend also marked the first time both Bulega and Razgatlioglu broke the 1:32 barrier in WorldSBK history.