Full Italian WorldSBK 2025 Free Practice 1 and 2 Results – Nicolo Bulega set the pace in both Friday practice sessions at Cremona, establishing himself as the rider to beat for the remainder of the weekend.
The Italian riding for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati demonstrated both raw speed and consistency, outpacing a competitive field and responding with authority after a challenging previous round at Assen.
Italian WorldSBK 2025 Friday Practice action unfolded over two 45-minute sessions with riders and teams working tirelessly to adapt to the technical 3.76 km Cremona Circuit which hosted its fourth round of the 2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship.
The morning’s Free Practice 1 session began under clear skies, with riders eager to set a strong foundation for the weekend.
Nicolo Bulega wasted no time quickly finding his rhythm and pushing his Ducati Panigale V4 R to the top of the timesheets. His best lap, a blistering 1:29.158, was unmatched throughout the session underlining his affinity for the home circuit and his ability to extract maximum performance from his machine.
Danilo Petrucci representing Barni Spark Racing Team posted the second-fastest time, a 1:29.537, despite suffering a crash at Turn 2. His resilience was evident as he rejoined the session and maintained his competitive edge.
Toprak Razgatlioglu riding the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK M 1000 RR secured third position with a 1:29.553, showcasing strong pace in his first competitive outing at Cremona.
The opening session was not without drama as five riders experienced crashes, highlighting the circuit’s challenging nature and the fine margins at play.
Bulega’s Ducati teammate Alvaro Bautista endured a difficult start to his Italian campaign, crashing at Turn 2 and ultimately finishing the session in eighth place. Despite the setback, his experience and determination kept him within striking distance of the leaders.
The field behind the top three was tightly packed with Axel Bassani (Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) and Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) both posting competitive times, while Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) and Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) also featured prominently in the top ten.
Italian WorldSBK 2025 Free Practice 1 Results
| Pos | Rider | Nat | Team | Bike | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolo Bulega | ITA | Aruba.It Racing – Ducati | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:29.158 |
| 2 | Danilo Petrucci | ITA | Barni Spark Racing Team | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:29.537 |
| 3 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | TUR | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team | BMW M 1000 RR | 1:29.553 |
| 4 | Iker Lecuona | ESP | Honda HRC | Honda CBR1000RR-R | 1:29.621 |
| 5 | Sam Lowes | GBR | ELF Marc VDS Racing Team | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:29.669 |
| 6 | Alex Lowes | GBR | Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team | KB998 Rimini | 1:29.767 |
| 7 | Xavi Vierge | ESP | Honda HRC | Honda CBR1000RR-R | 1:29.801 |
| 8 | Andrea Locatelli | ITA | Pata Maxus Yamaha | Yamaha R1 | 1:29.970 |
| 9 | Remy Gardner | AUS | GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team | Yamaha R1 | 1:29.986 |
| 10 | Axel Bassani | ITA | Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team | KB998 Rimini | 1:29.990 |
| 11 | Scott Redding | GBR | MGM Bonovo Racing | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:30.028 |
| 12 | Andrea Iannone | ITA | Team Pata GoEleven | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:30.147 |
| 13 | Yari Montella | ITA | Barni Spark Racing Team | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:30.329 |
| 14 | Ryan Vickers | GBR | Motocorsa Racing | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:30.453 |
| 15 | Garrett Gerloff | USA | Kawasaki WorldSBK Team | Kawasaki ZX-10RR | 1:30.545 |
| 16 | Michael van der Mark | NED | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team | BMW M 1000 RR | 1:30.591 |
| 17 | Jonathan Rea | GBR | Pata Maxus Yamaha | Yamaha R1 | 1:30.613 |
| 18 | Bahattin Sofuoglu | TUR | Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team | Yamaha R1 | 1:30.623 |
| 19 | Tito Rabat | ESP | Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team | Yamaha R1 | 1:30.773 |
| 20 | Dominique Aegerter | SUI | GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team | Yamaha R1 | 1:30.989 |
| 21 | Alvaro Bautista | ESP | Aruba.It Racing – Ducati | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:31.042 |
| 22 | Tarran Mackenzie | GBR | Petronas MIE Honda Racing Team | Honda CBR1000RR-R | 1:31.083 |
| 23 | Gabriele Ruiu | ITA | Bmax | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:31.966 |
| 24 | Zaqhwan Zaidi | MAL | Petronas MIE Honda Racing Team | Honda CBR1000RR-R | 1:33.437 |
As the paddock regrouped for Free Practice 2 in the afternoon, the intensity only increased with Bulega once again setting the fastest time of the session with a 1:29.250. Although marginally slower than his FP1 benchmark, this lap was sufficient to keep him at the top and maintain a clear advantage over his rivals.
Toprak Razgatlioglu continued to apply pressure finishing second in FP2 with a time of 1:29.465, just 0.215 seconds adrift of Bulega. The Turkish rider’s consistency and adaptability to the BMW M 1000 RR were evident, though he still trailed the Italian’s relentless pace.
Axel Bassani emerged as the top Bimota rider securing third place in FP2 with a 1:29.640, just ahead of Andrea Locatelli who was the leading Yamaha representative in fourth with a 1:29.704.
The presence of three Italian riders in the top five underscored the depth of local talent and the competitive nature of the championship at Cremona.
Alvaro Bautista’s day, however, went from bad to worse after the Spaniard suffered two more crashes in FP2, bringing his total to three for the day. Despite the incidents he managed to post a 1:29.730, placing him fifth overall in the session.
Iker Lecuona was the standout performer for Honda finishing sixth in FP2 with a 1:29.785 aboard the CBR1000RR-R. The Lowes twins Sam and Alex added further intrigue to the session by finishing seventh and eighth, respectively.
Sam Lowes continued his strong form with the ELF Marc VDS Racing Team, while Alex Lowes, now riding for Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team, showcased his adaptability and competitiveness with a 1:29.838.
The top ten was rounded out by Andrea Iannone and Danilo Petrucci, both riding independent Ducati Panigale V4 Rs.
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Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) and Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) were just outside the top ten, both posting times in the low 1:30s while Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) and Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) also featured in the top fifteen.
Further down the order, Scott Redding (MGM Bonovo Racing) finished 15th while Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) and Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) occupied 16th and 17th positions, respectively.
American Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) was 18th followed by Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) and Tarran Mackenzie (Petronas MIE Honda Racing Team) in nineteenth and twentieth.
Notably, Jonathan Rea struggled to find pace on his Pata Maxus Yamaha and ended the day in twenty-first place with a 1:30.547.
Italian WorldSBK 2025 Free Practice 2 Results
| Pos | Rider | Nat | Team | Bike | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolo Bulega | ITA | Aruba.It Racing – Ducati | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:29.250 |
| 2 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | TUR | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team | BMW M 1000 RR | 1:29.465 |
| 3 | Axel Bassani | ITA | Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team | KB998 Rimini | 1:29.640 |
| 4 | Andrea Locatelli | ITA | Pata Maxus Yamaha | Yamaha R1 | 1:29.704 |
| 5 | Alvaro Bautista | ESP | Aruba.It Racing – Ducati | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:29.730 |
| 6 | Iker Lecuona | ESP | Honda HRC | Honda CBR1000RR-R | 1:29.785 |
| 7 | Sam Lowes | GBR | ELF Marc VDS Racing Team | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:29.791 |
| 8 | Alex Lowes | GBR | Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team | KB998 Rimini | 1:29.838 |
| 9 | Andrea Iannone | ITA | Team Pata GoEleven | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:29.951 |
| 10 | Danilo Petrucci | ITA | Barni Spark Racing Team | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:29.954 |
| 11 | Xavi Vierge | ESP | Honda HRC | Honda CBR1000RR-R | 1:30.036 |
| 12 | Yari Montella | ITA | Barni Spark Racing Team | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:30.057 |
| 13 | Remy Gardner | AUS | GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team | Yamaha R1 | 1:30.057 |
| 14 | Bahattin Sofuoglu | TUR | Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team | Yamaha R1 | 1:30.079 |
| 15 | Scott Redding | GBR | MGM Bonovo Racing | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:30.125 |
| 16 | Michael van der Mark | NED | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team | BMW M 1000 RR | 1:30.208 |
| 17 | Dominique Aegerter | SUI | GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team | Yamaha R1 | 1:30.316 |
| 18 | Garrett Gerloff | USA | Kawasaki WorldSBK Team | Kawasaki ZX-10RR | 1:30.448 |
| 19 | Ryan Vickers | GBR | Motocorsa Racing | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:30.492 |
| 20 | Tarran Mackenzie | GBR | Petronas MIE Honda Racing Team | Honda CBR1000RR-R | 1:30.542 |
| 21 | Jonathan Rea | GBR | Pata Maxus Yamaha | Yamaha R1 | 1:30.547 |
| 22 | Tito Rabat | ESP | Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team | Yamaha R1 | 1:30.798 |
| 23 | Gabriele Ruiu | ITA | Bmax | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:31.371 |
| 24 | Zaqhwan Zaidi | MAL | Petronas MIE Honda Racing Team | Honda CBR1000RR-R | 1:32.800 |
