Pirelli Portuguese Round Warm Up 2

Jaume Masia signaled his intent to challenge for the Race 2 victory by topping the Warm Up session on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Masia’s objective was to regain the top spot after finishing second in Race 1, and he delivered a precise 1:43.102 to lead the session.

His Orelac Racing VerdNatura Ducati appeared perfectly balanced through the undulating middle sector, maintaining a narrow but significant advantage over the rest of the pack. The session demonstrated the incredible parity of the 2026 grid, with the top three manufacturers all represented at the front.

Valentin Debise continued his stellar weekend for ZXMOTO by taking second, just 0.145 seconds behind Masia. Can Öncü, looking to bounce back from his Race 1 crash while leading, secured third place and showed consistent pace on his Yamaha.

Albert Arenas and Federico Caricasulo rounded out the top five, both within three-tenths of the leader. The session was largely incident-free, as riders prioritized a clean run to preserve their equipment for the upcoming 17-lap finale.