2024 World Superbike Misano – Race (1) Results
The first race of the fourth stage of the 2024 Superbike World Championship in Misano, Italy, brought great excitement and significant changes to the general classification. BMW star Toprak Razgatlioglu took a stunning victory to take the lead in the world championship.
Razgatlioglu started the race behind Remy Gardner, who led the opening laps. However, the Turkish driver quickly took control of the race, passing Gardner and staying ahead until the end. This victory marked the fourth win of the season for Razgatlioglu, consolidating his position as one of the favorites for the title.
The podium was completed by Ducati riders Nicolo Bulega and Alvaro Bautista. Bulega had a remarkable performance, managing to overtake current champion Bautista, who until then was leading the championship. With that, Bulega secured second place, while Bautista had to settle for third place.
Andrea Locatelli was the best Yamaha representative, finishing fourth after a series of recoveries. Kawasaki’s Alex Lowes completed the top 5, demonstrating the team’s competitiveness this season.
Remy Gardner, who led at the start, ended up slipping in his performance and finishing sixth. Andrea Iannone, of the GoEleven Ducati team, came in seventh, followed by Michael Van Der Mark, of BMW, in eighth.
Danilo Petrucci, racing for the Barni Spark Racing Team, finished ninth, and Honda’s Iker Lecuona completed the top ten. Among the other competitors, highlights include Kawasaki’s Axel Bassani in 11th and BMW Bonovo Action’s Garrett Gerloff in 12th.
The race was also marred by a crash involving six-time world champion Jonathan Rea, who started 15th on the grid. Fortunately, Rea did not suffer serious injuries but was unable to finish the race.
With this victory, Razgatlioglu moved to the top of the championship, now three points ahead of Bautista. Expectations for the next races are high, with a fierce fight for the title between the leading drivers.
### Full results of the First Race at Misano:
1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR)—Rokit BMW Motorrad Team
2. Nicolo Bulega (ITA), Aruba.it, Ducati
3. Alvaro Bautista (ESP), Aruba.it, and Ducati
4. Andrea Locatelli (ITA): Got the Prometeon Yamaha
5. Alex Lowes (GBR): Kawasaki Racing Team
6. Remy Gardner (AUS): GYTR GRT Yamaha Team
7. Andrea Iannone (ITA): GoEleven Ducati
8. Michael Van Der Mark (NED)—Rokit BMW Motorrad Team
9. Danilo Petrucci (ITA): Barni Spark Racing Team
10. Iker Lecuona (ESP)-Team HRC
The second race of the weekend promises even more excitement, with all eyes on the intense battle between Razgatlioglu and Bautista for the championship.
