Australian Superpole

Nicolo Bulega continued his absolute mastery of the Australian round, storming to the first pole position of the season with a record-shattering performance. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati rider left the field in his wake, clocking a staggering 1:28.244.

Bulega’s time was more than four-tenths of a second clear of his nearest rival, ensuring he has led every timed session since the paddock arrived in Australia. The battle for the remaining front-row spots was a purely Italian-British affair.

Yari Montella delivered a standout performance for the Barni Spark Racing Team, claiming second place with a 1:28.663. He was joined on the front row by Sam Lowes, who completed a Ducati lockout of the top three positions.

Lowes overcame a difficult morning to find his rhythm when it mattered most, finishing just 0.066s behind Montella.