2025 Aragon WorldSBK Race 1 Results: Toprak Razgatlioglu claims maiden Aragon victory

Championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu held off his rival Nicolo Bulega to claim his first-ever Aragon WorldSBK Race victory by just 0.030 seconds.

From the very drop of the lights, the intensity of the competition was palpable, setting the tone for a gripping 18-lap contest that kept fans and pundits on the edge of their seats.

As the race started, Toprak Razgatlioglu executed a brilliant holeshot and took the lead straight into Turn 1 with a skillful block pass on pole-sitter Nicolo Bulega.

Bulega, despite starting on pole, lost significant ground initially and was briefly shuffled behind Alex Lowes of Bimota, while others like Sam Lowes and Danilo Petrucci began their journey to move up the order after the opening lap.

The early laps showcased Razgatlioglu’s aggressive yet calculated riding style, as he maintained the lead while constantly fending off pressure from the Ducati riders known for their raw straight-line speed advantage, particularly evident on the Aragon back straight.

By Lap 2, the lead exchanges began in earnest with Bulega reclaiming first place down the back straight, a display of Ducati’s power advantage. However, Razgatlioglu’s resilience was evident as he battled to regain the lead by Lap 3, holding firm around Turn 1 with an aggressive defensive maneuver.

The duel between the two title contenders settled into a fascinating ebb and flow, with neither rider able to decimate the other’s advantage.

Lap 5 was particularly notable when Bulega once again took over the lead at Turn 1, only for Razgatlioglu to promptly retake it at Turn 15 just before the back straight.

Meanwhile, unfortunate incidents impacted riders like Alvaro Bautista, who crashed out while defending fifth against Alex Lowes with six laps remaining.

As the laps dwindled down, Razgatlioglu’s tactical nous was on full display. Despite Ducati’s inherently superior straight-line speed and cornering advantage in certain sections of the Aragon circuit particularly the tricky last corner, Razgatlioglu found ways to maintain his narrow lead.

On the penultimate laps, the Turkish rider demonstrated masterful bike control, sometimes relying on first gear and delicate throttle modulation to manage traction and engine braking, essential on the abrasive MotorLand track surface.

Bulega set the fastest lap of the race, intensifying his pursuit of the leader and mounting an inspiring late charge with multiple overtaking attempts.

However, Razgatlioglu’s defensive lines, combined with strategic counterattacks, including rematches for the lead around Turn 1 and Turn 7, proved impenetrable.

Razgatlioglu eventually triumphed by a mere 0.030s over Bulega, marking his first-ever WorldSBK race victory at Aragon and tying his own record of 13 consecutive wins.

This performance not only extended his championship lead over Bulega to 44 points but also highlighted his relentless determination and maturity as a defending champion.

Behind the leaders, Sam Lowes secured a strong third place, unable to influence the lead battle but capitalizing on consistency and tactical riding to claim his spot on the podium.

Danilo Petrucci held strong in fourth, closely followed by Bimota’s Alex Lowes and GoEleven’s Andrea Iannone.

Andrea Locatelli took seventh for Yamaha, followed by Axel Bassani, who secured eighth after starting down in 23rd. Xavi Vierge finished ninth for Honda as Michael van der Mark made it two BMWs in the top 10.

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