Australian Round Race 2

1 /Albert Arenas /AS BLU CRU Racing Team /WIN 2 /Aldi Mahendra /AS BLU CRU Racing Team /+4.937s 3 /Matteo Ferrari /WRP Racing /+13.967s 4 /Andrea Giombini /Motozoo by Madforce Dubai /+50.953s 5 /Can Öncü /Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing /+1'25.203s 6 /Roberto García /GMT94-YAMAHA /+1 Lap 7 /Alessandro Zaccone /Ecosantagata Althea Racing /+1 Lap 8 /Lucas Mahias /GMT94-YAMAHA /+1 Lap 9 /Jeremy Alcoba /Kawasaki WorldSSP Team /+1 Lap 10 /Jaume Masia /Orelac Racing Verdnatura /+1 Lap Albert Arenas claimed a sensational maiden WorldSSP victory on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in a race defined by dramatic weather transitions. Arenas’s objective was to trust his team's decision to start on slick tires despite the damp surface, and the gamble worked perfectly as the rain eased.

He fought a brilliant battle against his teammate and eventually pulled away to win by 4.937 seconds, marking a dream debut weekend with a 1-2 finish for his team. The race was turned on its head early on as those who started on wet tires, including Jaume Masia and Oli Bayliss, were forced into the pits for a tire change by Lap 6.

Aldi Mahendra impressed the paddock by moving from the back of the grid to finish second, while Matteo Ferrari secured the final podium spot after starting from 11th on slicks. Andrea Giombini delivered a career-best fourth place, while Can Öncü managed to salvage fifth despite his pit stop.

Oli Bayliss recorded the fastest lap of the race (1:32.452) while trying to recover from the pit cycle but ultimately finished 12th. The results reshuffled the championship standings, leaving Arenas with the lead as the series departs Australia.