The World Superbike Championship returns to Portuguese soil this weekend for the penultimate round of the season, hosted at the iconic Estoril circuit. This upcoming racing weekend carries a special significance as Nicolo Bulega takes to the track for the very first time bearing the official status of the 2026 World Champion. The standout rider secured his coveted title during the previous round held at Cremona, marking his final two appearances in the production-based series before making a high-profile switch to MotoGP in 2027.
The atmosphere within the factory squad from Borgo Panigale is riding high, especially after the team officially confirmed the rider who will inherit the coveted machine for next season in a direct arrangement with the VR46 stable. The #11 saddle will be occupied by Franco Morbidelli, creating a fascinating rider shuffle that has already set the international paddock abuzz with anticipation for the technical and competitive dynamics of the upcoming championship campaigns.
While the championship battles at the top have effectively been settled—with Ducati having already clinched the Manufacturers' World Championship alongside the Independent Teams Trophy won by Barni Spark Racing—curiosity remains high over whether any rival can finally shatter the fierce domination of the red camp. To date, aside from the newly crowned champion and Iker Lecuona, no other competitor has managed to stand on the top step of the podium throughout the entirety of the current racing season.
This thrilling Portuguese motorsport weekend coincides with a packed global racing calendar featuring the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Singapore and the MotoGP round in Indonesia. Fans won't miss a single moment of the action, with every practice and race session broadcast live on Sky Sport MotoGP, while free-to-air coverage on TV8 will exclusively bring Gara 1 and Gara 2 directly to households across the region.
Action kicks off on Friday morning with Free Practice 1 at 11:20 local time, followed by Free Practice 2 at 16:00. Saturday morning brings Free Practice 3 at 10:40 ahead of the crucial Superpole session at 12:15, culminating in the first main race lights out for Gara 1 at 16:30. Sunday's schedule features the short Superpole Race at 12:10—broadcast on a delayed basis at 16:00 on TV8—before the championship weekend concludes with the final showdown of Gara 2 at 16:30.
Baca Juga
Jadwal lengkap WorldSBK Estoril 2026 dan jam tayang TV. Nicolo Bulega tampil sebagai juara dunia baru jelang hijrah ke MotoGP musim depan.
Aleix Espargaro gantikan Joan Mir di MotoGP Indonesia bersama Honda, sementara Luca Marini siap bangkit di Mandalika.
Marco Melandri sebut Aprilia motor terbaik MotoGP saat ini, namun memuji Marc Marquez yang tampil luar biasa di atas planet lain.
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