WorldSSP300: The second lap proved costly for championship contenders with a Turn 5 highside for Carter Thompson (MTM Kawasaki) leaving Jeffrey Buis (Freudenberg KTM-Paligo Racing) with nowhere to go.
Later in the lap at Turn 14 David Salvador (Team ProDina XCI) clashed with Phillip Tonn (Freudenberg KTM-Paligo Racing).
The incidents allowed Matteo Vannucci (PATA AG Motorsport Italia WorldSSP300) to open a lead of two seconds. With his pursuers fighting with each other Vannucci would eventually win by ten seconds. It was the Italian’s first win since 2023.
The final lap saw Loris Veneman (MTM Kawasaki) and Humberto Maier (Yamaha AD78 FIMLA by MS Racing) claim the rostrum finishes. It was a typical battle for the podium positions with an 18 rider group fighting it out on the final lap.
A Long Lap Penalty on the penultimate for exceeding track limits lap dropped Benat Fernandez (Team#109 Retro Traffic Kove) outside the points. He would fight back to finish the race in ninth position but was handed an additional one place penalty for once again exceeding track limits on the final lap.
Championship Highlights
- Fernandez extended his championship lead by six points to 13 points over Salvador.
- Fernandez was the only rider in the championship top five to score points today.
P1 – Matteo Vannucci (PATA AG Motorsport Italia WorldSSP300)
“Before the race, I didn’t think I could do it. We improved the suspension and tried many changes, even changing the bike before the race, and it worked. I’m very happy and want to thank AG Motorsport Italia, my team, for working so well all weekend. Overall, it has been a fantastic weekend, and with this victory, it feels amazing.”
Race 2 Results
1. Matteo Vannucci (PATA AG Motorsport Italia WorldSSP300)
2. Loris Veneman (EAB Racing Team) +10.135s
3. Humberto Maier (Yamaha AD78 FIMLA by MS Racing) +10.182s
4. Daniel Mogeda (Pons Motosport Italika Racing) +10.273s
5. Jakob Rosenthaler (Freudenberg KTM-Paligo Racing) +10.374s
6. Pepe Osuna (ZAPPAS-DEZA-BOX 77 Racing Team) +10.401s
Championship Standings
1. Benat Fernandez (Team#109 Retro Traffic Kove) 172 points
2. David Salvador (Team ProDina XCI) 159 points
3. Carter Thompson (MTM Kawasaki) 150 points
For more info checkout our dedicated WorldSSP300 (World Supersport 300) News page superbike-news.co.uk/world-supersport-300/
Or visit the official World Superbike website worldsbk.com
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