Toprak Razgatlioglu claims Czech WorldSBK Superpole as riders get laps deleted

Full 2025 Czech WorldSBK Superpole Results – Toprak Razgatlioglu maintained his remarkable streak by clinching pole position at Most, further cementing his status as a formidable force in the championship.

The session was characterized by intense competition, dramatic incidents and a showcase of the depth of talent across the grid with all six manufacturers represented in the top ten-a testament to the competitiveness of the current WorldSBK era.

Toprak Razgatlioglu entered the Czech WorldSBK Superpole session as the clear favorite, having topped all three Free Practice sessions leading up to qualifying. His confidence and pace were evident from the outset.

On his opening flying lap he immediately set the benchmark with a 1:30.989, matching his fastest time of the weekend so far. However, the session quickly became a contest of incremental improvements with Barni Spark’s Danilo Petrucci briefly snatching provisional pole with a 1:30.788.

Razgatlioglu responded emphatically shaving off half a second on his second lap to post a 1:30.450 further asserting his dominance at the top of the timesheets.

The Turkish rider was relentless stringing together three consecutive flying laps and ultimately recording a 1:30.397 which would stand as the pole-winning time.

Razgatlioglu’s final lap which would have been a new all-time lap record at Most was unfortunately deleted due to yellow flags caused by a crash from Axel Bassani at the final corner.

Despite the setback, his earlier effort was sufficient to secure pole highlighting both his consistency and his capacity to deliver when it mattered most.

Nicolo Bulega riding for Aruba.it Racing Ducati emerged as Razgatlioglu’s closest challenger. The Italian rider who had suffered a significant crash during Friday’s practice sessions showed remarkable resilience and determination.

Bulega slotted into second place with a 1:30.430, just 0.033 seconds adrift of Razgatlioglu-a margin that underscored the fine lines separating the frontrunners. His final lap was also deleted due to the same yellow flag incident but his earlier time ensured a front-row start.

Meanwhile Danilo Petrucci completed the front row for the Barni Spark Racing Team marking a significant turnaround after a disappointing qualifying outing at the previous round in Cremona.

The second row was headed by Alex Lowes of the Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team. Lowes who had endured multiple crashes during practice managed to regroup and deliver a strong qualifying performance when it mattered clocking a 1:30.779.

Alongside him on the second row was Honda’s Iker Lecuona whose 1:30.808 lap demonstrated the growing competitiveness of the Honda CBR1000RR-R package.

Remy Gardner representing the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team rounded out the second row with a 1:30.873 ensuring that Yamaha would be well represented at the sharp end of the grid.

The third row featured a mix of emerging talent and experienced campaigners. WorldSBK rookie Yari Montella delivered his best qualifying performance to date, securing seventh ahead of Garrett Gerloff who qualified eighth for the Kawasaki WorldSBK Team.

Sam Lowes who had initially set a time good enough for fourth saw his best lap deleted due to yellow flags and was ultimately classified ninth with a 1:30.963 for the ELF Marc VDS Racing Team.

Alvaro Bautista completed the top ten with a 1:30.974. While perhaps not the qualifying result he would have hoped for, Bautista’s experience and racecraft meant he would remain a threat once the lights went out.

Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha), Axel Bassani (Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) and Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) occupied positions just outside the top ten, each delivering solid performances that kept them within striking distance of the leaders.

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