This weekend, the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto hosts the final of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship to determine the third step of a podium already welcoming Nicolo Bulega and Iker Lecuona.
Recent and dynamic form
- Nicholas Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) arrives at this season finale as WorldSBK Champion, with 664 points, after setting a new record for the most points scored in a single season.
- Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) ensured the second place in the championship with 518 points.
- Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) secured the title of Best Independent Pilot and occupies third place in the overall standings with 290 points. He owns 53 points ahead of Alex Lowes.
alex lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) therefore remains in contention for third place, since 62 points are still available in JerezHe must also defend his fourth place against his brother. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), which is only at 12 points behind him in fifth position.
The stakes of this weekend
- Despite his title win in Cremona and the numerous records already set, Nicholas Bulega can still reach new milestones in Jerez.
- All he's missing is...a catwalk to equal the record of Jonathan Rhea, Author of 34 podium finishes in a single season in 2019.
Bulega could also break Rea's record of 48 consecutive races in the points , provided he scores points in all three Jerez races.
Local pilots
- Iker Lecuona, Alvaro Bautista and Xavi Virgo will represent the Spanish contingent in Jerez.
Second in the championship, Lecuona is the highest-ranked Spanish driver.
- Tenth in the rankings, Baptist will be looking to end the season on a high note after narrowly missing out on a podium finish at Estoril.
- Virgin (Pata Maxus Yamaha) will also be aiming for a strong result in his final race with Yamaha, with the possibility of ending the season as best Yamaha rider in the standings.
Historical performances
- Alvaro Bautista et Nicholas Bulega are the most successful WorldSBK riders at Jerez, with five successes each.
No other rider currently on the grid has won a WorldSBK race at the Spanish circuit.
- Ducati dominates the victory rankings among manufacturers currently competing in WorldSBK, with 17 wins in Jerez, before Kawasaki with four, Yamaha with three et BMW with a victory.
2025 results
Race 1: Nicolo Bulega, Toprak Razgatlioglu, Alvaro Bautista
Tissot Superpole Race: Nicolo Bulega, Alvaro Bautista, Andrea Iannone
Race 2: Nicolo Bulega, Alvaro Bautista, Toprak Razgatlioglu
Superbike Jerez
