WorldSSP: Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) completed 50 laps across both sessions and topped the times in both the morning and afternoon.
The two-time race winner in 2025 looked comfortable throughout, completing short stints typically consisting of five laps.
Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) performed well at his home round. The Australian ended the day second fastest, 0.344s slower than Masia, while Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) was third fastest after completing 64 laps on his Ducati.
Josh Whatley (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) and Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) were the only riders in the top ten to set their fastest times of the day in the afternoon session. The track temperature rose by 15°C, so their improvement was noteworthy, with Whatley ending the day eighth fastest.
Double WorldSSP champion Dominique Aegerter returns to the class this year. The Kawasaki WorldSSP Team rider completed 59 laps and set his fastest time on his penultimate lap as he continues to gain experience on the Kawasaki ZX-6R 636.
Day 1 results:
1. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) 1’32.866s
2. Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) +0.346s
3. Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +0.550s
4. Harry Whatley (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) +0.593s
5. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +0.769s
6. Alessandro Zaccone (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) +0.774s
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