Estoril

Pirelli SCQ and development SCX solutions for Bulega and Razgatlioğlu’s victories The Ducati rider with standard SCQ and the BMW rider with SCX development solution take one win each on Sunday in Estoril. Victory for […]

WorldSBK Estoril: Two wins closer to the World Championship title

Estoril. Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) is firmly back in winning ways. At the penultimate round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Estoril, Portugal, he secured a dominant pole position and won both main […]

Fourth Place Finishes for Pata Prometeon Yamaha’s Rea and Locatelli on Sunday in Estoril

Fourth Place Finishes for Pata Prometeon Yamaha’s Rea and Locatelli on Sunday in Estoril Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli both achieved fine fourth place finishes from Race 2 and the Superpole Race respectively on the […]

Dominique Aegerter Completes Comeback Weekend with Points in Estoril Race 2

October 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Completes Comeback Weekend with Points in Estoril Race 2 Dominique Aegerter completed his comeback weekend with a solid Sunday in Estoril, fighting through the pain barrier to another points-scoring finish in Race 2 at […]

Gambling on one tire Toprak Razgatlioğlu wins FIM World Superbike Championship Estoril

Razgatlioğlu’s gamble: Pirelli standard SC0 to win Race 1 The BMW rider the only one to choose the soft rear to take the Race 1 win in Estoril. Montella successful in WorldSSP. Toprak Razgatlioğlu (ROKiT […]

Ducati Secures its Second Manufacturers’ World Title in Supersport at Estoril

October 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Estoril, October 12, 2024 – Thanks to Yari Montella’s victory in Race 1, held this afternoon at the Estoril Circuit, Ducati secured its second Manufacturers’ World Title in Supersport, once again reaffirming its prominence at […]

Thrilling WorldSBK Race after team’s best 2024 qualifying performance at Estoril

October 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rea Converts Front Row to Positive Fifth in Estoril Race 1, Locatelli Falls from Podium Position Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli both fought at the front of the pack in a […]

After two-year hiatus from WorldSBK calendar Estoril is back!

October 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Show Promising Pace in Estoril’s Stormy Friday Free Practice Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli navigated tricky conditions as storms lashed the Portuguese Riviera during Friday Free Practice at Circuito Estoril today, for […]

Estoril WorldSSP Superpole interrupted by rain

October 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Estoril Friday conditioned by bad weather. Bautista fourth quickest, Bulega sixth. WorldSSP Superpole interrupted by rain: Huertas misses out on pole, starts second Rain fell persistently overnight, affecting free practice for the Estoril Round, the […]

Dominique Aegerter aiming to return for GYTR GRT Yamaha in Estoril

October 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Dominique Aegerter aiming to return for GYTR GRT Yamaha in Estoril Dominique Aegerter is aiming to make his comeback as the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team return to action at the Circuito Estoril, Portugal, for […]

Final Push for Pata Prometeon Yamaha with WorldSBK Double-Header in Estoril and Jerez

October 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Final Push for Pata Prometeon Yamaha with WorldSBK Double-Header in Estoril and Jerez Pata Prometeon Yamaha and its riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea are preparing for the final rounds of the 2024 FIM Superbike […]

Pirelli and FIM Superbike World Championship make stop at Estoril

October 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For the Portuguese round of WorldSBK, Pirelli once again proposes the SCX for the rear in two variants, standard and development, both supersoft solutions aimed at compensating for the circuit’s lack of grip Pirelli and the FIM […]

Estoril to Host the 2024 R3 bLU cRU SuperFinale

June 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The third edition of the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European SuperFinale, originally scheduled to run alongside the final FIM Superbike World Championship round of the 2024 season, will now take place from 11-13th October during […]

Thrilling Rollercoaster MotoGP Estoril Weekend

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Superbike World Championship paddock headed to Portugal last weekend for round three of the 2022 season at Estoril, where Yamaha narrowly missed out on its first victory of the season in the hands […]

Great protagonist crashes three laps from the end in WorldSBK Estoril

Another spectacular race was decided at the last corner. This time, however, Alvaro Bautista (P3 in this morning’s Superpole Race) is unable to repeat Saturday’s triumph: he finishes the race with a precious second place, […]

50th birthday of BMW M Motorrad Motorsport in Estoril

Estoril. After the third race weekend of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship in Estoril (POR), the results were mixed for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. Scott Redding (GBR) of the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team finished an […]

Estoril WorldSSP – WorldSSP300 – WorldSBK Results

In Portugal the Irishman wins both races of the day, in WorldSSP Aegerter does the double. The WorldSSP300 victory goes to Di Sora. FOCUS ON THE SUPERPOLE RACE (asphalt: 23°C / air:18°C) After a wet […]

WorldSBK Triple Podium for Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Estoril

May 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Triple Podium for Razgatlıoğlu with Third-Place in Race 2 and Epic Superpole Race Save Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished two further races “on the box” in Estoril with third in Race 2, while his heroics in this […]

Untouchable once again in FIM Supersport World Championship Estoril

Dominique Aegerter proved to be untouchable once again in the FIM Supersport World Championship, storming to a fourth-consecutive victory following a record-breaking Superpole earlier on Saturday. The Swiss rider led championship challenger Lorenzo Baldassarri home […]

Record upon record for Pirelli at the Estoril WorldSBK round

May 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

With SC1 front and SCX rear, Álvaro Bautista wins Race 1 and tightens his grip on the championship lead; Dominique Aegerter takes victory in WorldSSP FOCUS ON SUPERPOLE WorldSBK In qualifying, thanks to […]

Stunning photofinish win at WorldSSP Estoril

May 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The party explodes on the pit wall and in the garage when Alvaro Bautista manages to overtake Toprak Razgatlioglu under the chequered flag. This was the end of Race-1 for the Estoril Round, third event of the 2022 WorldSBK […]

Very positive indications for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team WorldSSP Estoril

May 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Friday’s free practices for the Estoril Round, the third event of the 2022 WorldSBK season, concluded at the Circuito Estoril (Portugal) with very positive indications for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. Alvaro Bautista […]

Topping the timesheets as Supersport action commenced in Estoril

May 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Reigning World Supersport champion Dominique Aegerter led the way as World Supersport action commenced in Estoril for round three of the 2022 season. The Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team rider was the only rider […]

Blisteringly quick WorldSBK Estoril qualifying

May 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Top Three for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team on Opening Day at Estoril After almost a month since its last outing, the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at Circuito Estoril, going third […]

BMW M an important theme in Estoril WorldSBK

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. This weekend, BMW Motorrad Motorsport returns to action in round three of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) after a break of three and a half weeks. Estoril, Portugal, is the venue from […]

Dramatic 12-hour EWC race at Estoril France

July 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. Second race and a second podium finish for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team and the new #37 BMW M 1000 RR in the FIM Endurance World Championship 2021 (FIM EWC). In the, at […]

YART Yamaha Prepared for Estoril Fightback

July 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha returns to FIM Endurance World Championship action this weekend as the series heads to the Portuguese Riviera for round two of the 2021 season at Estoril. Karel Hanika, Marvin Fritz and Niccoló […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL LE MANS TROPHY & RACE BIKE PRESENTED TO SUZUKI

July 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 10. Yoshimura President Mr Fujio Yoshimura and Mr Yohei Kato, who is the Technical Director of Yoshimura Japan and Yoshimura SERT Motul Team Director, visited the Suzuki HQ in […]

Fantastic fightback at Le Mans 24 Heures Motos

June 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team kicked off the 2021 season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) with a podium finish. Markus Reiterberger (GER), Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) and Xavi Forés (ESP) […]

YART Yamaha Motivated for Season Start in Le Mans

June 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The YART Yamaha EWC Team are set to start their 2021 campaign this weekend as the new season of the FIM Endurance World Championship gets underway with the Le Mans 24 Heures Motos. Eight […]

Podiums and Star Performances at Estoril for World Championship Riders

June 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Just one week after the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship opener at Aragón, the Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK, GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team and Alstare Yamaha WorldSBK Team were back in action at Estoril. Toprak […]

Highs and lows for BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK

June 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. The second round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season is taking place in Estoril, Portugal. It was a Saturday of highs and lows for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. In race one, the […]

Intense duel leads to crash at Estoril WorldSBK

May 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After a sensational start and a first part of the race where both Michael Rinaldi and Scott Redding were protagonists, Race-2 ends in a very disappointing way for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team on […]

WorldSBK Estoril 3 BMW M1000RRs in top 10

May 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. BMW Motorrad Motorsport rounded off the second race weekend in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in Estoril (POR) with a solid Sunday: three BMW M 1000 RRs were among the top nine […]

All-Action Estoril WorldSSP Race Results

Aegerter and Odendaal Share Spoils in All-Action Estoril WorldSSP Races Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Dominique Aegerter took an emotional first FIM Supersport World Championship victory in an action-packed Race 2 from Circuito Estoril, […]

WorldSBK Race1 Estoril Gerloff Finishes Fourth with Nozane

Gerloff Finishes Fourth with Nozane in the Points in Race 1 from Estoril GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff recovered after dropping down initially in FIM Superbike World Championship’s opening race from Estoril to finish […]

Gloves Off Razgatlıoğlu Secures Estoril Race1 2nd Place

Razgatlıoğlu Secures Second Place in “Gloves Off” Estoril Race 1 In a tense fight to the finish, Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took second place across the line in Race 1 held […]

Highs and lows for BMW Motorrad Motorsport at WorldSBK race Estoril

May 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. The second round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season is taking place in Estoril, Portugal. It was a Saturday of highs and lows for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. In race one, the […]

Extremely incisive pace at Estoril WorldSBK

The second round of the 2021 WorldSBK season starts offering positive feelings to the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. Both Scott Redding and Michael Ruben Rinaldi work hard in the free practices and in the […]

WorldSBK Estoril clean sweep and fastest rider

May 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Clean Sweep As Razgatlıoğlu Tops Free Practice in Estoril Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took a clean sweep as the fastest rider in both Free Practice sessions, as the second round of […]

Feels like yesterday as WorldSBK racers eager for Estoril

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’s stand-out double victory in 2020, Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK are eager for repeat success in the second round of the FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend at Circuito Estoril from 28-30 […]

Normal year calendar for endurance racing beginning with 24H Le Mans

March 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 16. Yoshimura SERT Motul Endurance World Championship rider Gregg Black talks about winter riding and training, the recent Le Mans test in France and looking forward to getting back […]

Updates to 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Calendar

February 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following the changes made to the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship calendar, the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup is now set to get underway at Estoril on 7-8 May, with the original opener in […]

Thinking about joining the WorldSSP grid?

February 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Having enjoyed 14 years of Grand Prix motorcycle racing experience, Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Team’s Dominique Aegerter isn’t what you would call a typical FIM Supersport World Championship rookie. The Swiss ace has found success […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Your Road to WorldSBK Registration Opens

January 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Close to Maximum Entries, Registration Remains Open With the start of the inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup fast approaching, young aspiring superbike riders still have an opportunity […]

2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Calendar Announced

December 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO) are delighted to unveil the calendar for the 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup, which will support six rounds of the FIM Superbike World Championship next […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – NOVEMBER 22nd

November 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 21. The fourth Sunday of November sees World MotoGP Champions Team Suzuki Ecstar on track for the final round of the season in Estoril, Portugal. A week after Joan […]

Special Piro Replica Yamaha R1 Sells at Auction for Charity

November 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to confirm that the special ‘Piro’ Replica R1, created in honour of the late Fabrizio Pirovano for the FIM Superbike World Championship’s return to Estoril, 27 years after his 10th […]

2020 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Champion at Estoril WorldSSP300 Finale Crowned

October 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After securing third in the 2020 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship at Estoril last weekend, Bahattin Sofuoğlu was also crowned this year’s Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge champion, ahead of Yamaha MS Racing WorldSSP300 Supported […]

Toprak Leads Historic All-Yamaha WorldSBK Podium at Estoril

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team with Rizla riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Michael van der Mark celebrated an historic Yamaha podium lockout, alongside GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Junior Team’s Garrett Gerloff, in the FIM Superbike World Championship […]

bLU cRU’s Sofuoğlu Seals Third in the 2020 WorldSSP300 Championship at Estoril

Biblion Motoxracing Yamaha WorldSSP300 Supported Team’s bLU cRU rider Bahattin Sofuoğlu secured third in the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship standings, after an incredible charge to fourth in the final race of the season at […]

Enthralling FIM Supersport World Championship finale at Estoril

In an enthralling FIM Supersport World Championship finale at Estoril, Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Andrea Locatelli backed up his Race 1 victory with a battling ride to second on Sunday, as he bows […]

Exciting comeback for Ducati at Estoril WorldSBK Race

Thanks to an exciting comeback, Chaz Davies conquers the second step of the podium in Race-1 of the Pirelli Estoril Round thus obtaining the third place in the final classification of the 2020 Superbike World […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team fights with blunt weapons at WorldSBK Estoril