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Spherical Six – Misano – Friday

The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship riders gathered on Thursday on the iconic Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”, with some scorching subjects on the desk – from already confirmed strikes, to riders turning into obtainable for subsequent yr, in addition to this yr’s raging title struggle. We’ve gathered the very best quotes from the Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Spherical’s media day beneath.

Alvaro Bautista

On his future, Alvaro Bautista stated: “For certain it’s a particular spherical for us right here with Ducati and the Italian followers, for me it’s a pleasant observe too, numerous good recollections of profitable right here. The state of affairs this yr is a bit totally different, however the strategy is identical, shut the hole with the riders forward of me. We have to preserve working to maintain bettering the boldness and coming off the take a look at, we discovered good issues that can assist us. We have been making an attempt new options for my driving place and my setup on the bike, we discovered some issues that labored however on the similar time we discovered different issues that didn’t work like we hoped. My intention is to maintain racing as a result of I really feel good. I had signed with Ducati for ’25 and ’26, however with the opportunity of breaking the contract from my aspect and in addition from their aspect. I communicated to the staff that, from my aspect, I used to be glad and needed to proceed as a result of I felt that, even with the principles, we’re working and arriving to a superb efficiency. Then, Ducati stated from their aspect, they don’t wish to settle for the circumstances we signed so that they broke the settlement; that’s all I can say as a result of if you wish to know extra about this, you must ask Ducati. I’m free for subsequent yr.”

Toprak Razgatlioglu

Discussing his MotoGP transfer for 2026 and this yr’s title struggle, Toprak Razgatlioglu stated: “On one aspect, I really feel unhappy; on the opposite, I’m so glad. I’m unhappy as a result of I really feel like WorldSBK is a part of my household. I do know everybody, I’m actually pleased with the paddock. I’ll transfer to MotoGP and I’m glad for this. I’ll miss everybody! Not solely the racing however particularly the groups; I’m at all times speaking to the groups. I’m actually good associates with everybody and I’ll miss everybody. This paddock is relaxed, and everyone seems to be pleasant. Transferring to MotoGP as a three-time WorldSBK Champion is my greatest dream for this yr. We’re nonetheless combating for the title with Bulega and we’re not thus far behind, simply 31 factors. I hope we get the title this yr. That is my final yr with BMW, and I would like to provide one thing to them earlier than I transfer to MotoGP. This yr, every thing is totally different. We’re combating for good positions and generally for the win. We had an excellent take a look at and labored so arduous, and the sensation wasn’t unhealthy, simply the recent circumstances are a bit tough for me.”

Nicolo Bulega

On his new contract and the prospect of profitable at Misano, Nicolo Bulega stated: “I’m actually glad to proceed with my staff, as a result of our purpose from the primary second speaking with my supervisor was to remain right here in WorldSBK with Ducati. I’ve been right here since 2022, and I’m glad to remain right here subsequent yr as properly. The chance to check on the MotoGP bike was essential for me, as a rider I at all times wish to attempt to discover the restrict of how a lot I can develop as a rider. For me it was essential to ask Ducati a couple of having a spot on the testing program so I’m glad we discovered an answer to do this. We don’t know when the primary take a look at will probably be, however I’m excited to start out every time that will probably be. Successful right here at Misano may very well be much more particular than at Cremona as a result of that is extra of a house spherical, I reside very near right here in Misano, I’ve many associates coming to help me so a win right here may very well be very particular.”

Danilo Petrucci

Reflecting on final yr’s emotional Misano and foolish season, Danilo Petrucci stated: “I’m glad to be at Misano. It’s actually scorching. We had some checks a few weeks in the past and the climate was so totally different. We have been capable of finding one thing after making an attempt many issues. Truthfully, we weren’t actually quick and had some points to resolve. Final yr, one the emotional aspect, was among the finest weekends of my life. I nonetheless bear in mind on Saturday after the race, I used to be so drained, and I used to be in my camper and fell asleep. After a couple of moments, I heard individuals beginning to shout my identify. I opened the door and there was about 200 individuals! I began to cry after Race 2. In the intervening time, I’m targeted on my job. I believe there will probably be a whole lot of a talks this weekend. I don’t know if I’m good for that bike; in the event that they’re in search of an skilled rider like me or a youthful rider. Sadly, I’m not younger anymore! I’m doing every thing I can to be as quick as attainable. I can speak with everybody however, on the similar time, I really feel actually good in my staff.”

Andrea Iannone

Offering a health replace, Andrea Iannone stated: “I don’t really feel at 100% however, in any case, I believe we’ve a superb probability to handle the ache. The take a look at was not unhealthy. On the finish of the second day, I struggled rather a lot with the ache. I recovered a bit of bit extra after the take a look at. I’ve arrived roughly at 80% with my foot. It’s a house spherical and it’s actually essential for us to complete the weekend with a smile. My goal is at all times excessive. The highest 5 is nice for us, particularly getting back from not the very best second. I don’t wish to speak concerning the market. It’s essential for me to give attention to this race and the Championship. At this second, I haven’t accomplished a whole lot of work on this space. When I’ve one thing on the desk that’s fascinating for me, I’ll begin to speak.”

Xavi Vierge

“I’m tremendous glad to be right here as a result of the preliminary analysis was to be out for eight weeks so to be again to race or at the very least to strive in half the time has made me actually glad. We have to wait a bit extra as a result of the restoration has been actually quick, however I can’t take a look at correctly if I don’t have sufficient energy on my foot The factor is the Cuboid bone I broke, if you put weight on it, it strikes, so it’s essential to relaxation to heal as a lot as attainable. We made a plan with the physician and after 13 days of no weight on the foot, I began working with my physios and to have the ability to hopefully compete right here at Misano is absolutely constructive.”

Michael Rinaldi

On his return to WorldSBK, Michael Rinaldi stated: “I’m extraordinarily glad as a result of I’m again in WorldSBK, and again right here at Misano which is my residence observe. I’ve nice recollections from right here. We don’t have expectations in the mean time however it’s the very best place to make a comeback. I noticed myself struggling in WorldSSP and needed to make a change, and in addition for the staff who need to be on prime with each riders. I believe I may give the very best model of myself on a Superbike. I believe that the most important issues would be the bike is a bit totally different to the Ducati. I attempted the R1 at Vallelunga and it was solely 5 periods of 20 minutes. I understood instantly that it fits my driving type extra in comparison with WorldSSP. It’s a bit of bit totally different than before.”

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