WorldSBK Estoril, Portugal - Free Practice Results (1)
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu tops FP1 ahead of Kawasaki duo Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes.
| WorldSBK Estoril, Portugal - Free Practice Results (1) | ||||
| Pos | Rider | Nat | Team | Time |
| 1 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | TUR | PATA Yamaha | 1:36.920s |
| 2 | Jonathan Rea | GBR | Kawasaki Racing Team | +0.581s |
| 3 | Alex Lowes | GBR | Kawasaki Racing Team | +0.684s |
| 4 | Scott Redding | GBR | Aruba.It Ducati | +0.704s |
| 5 | Eugene Laverty | IRL | RC Squadra Corse BMW | +0.933s |
| 6 | Chaz Davies | GBR | GoEleven Ducati | +0.976s |
| 7 | Jonas Folger | GER | Benovo BMW | +1.021s |
| 8 | Garrett Gerloff | USA | GRT Yamaha | +1.154s |
| 9 | Tom Sykes | GBR | Motorrad BMW WorldSBK Team | +1.250s |
| 10 | Michael Rinaldi | ITA | Aruba.It Ducati | +1.326s |
| 11 | Tito Rabat | SPA | Barni Ducati | +1.549s |
| 12 | Leon Haslam | GBR | Team HRC | +1.590s |
| 13 | Andrea Locatelli | ITA | PATA Yamaha | +1.746s |
| 14 | Alvaro Bautista | SPA | Team HRC | +1.752s |
| 15 | Axel Bassani | ITA | Motocorsa Ducati | +2.012s |
| 16 | Michael Van Der Mark | NED | Motorrad BMW WorldSBK Team | +2.383s |
| 17 | Isaac Vinales | SPA | Orelac Racing Kawasaki | +2.602s |
| 18 | Kohta Nozane | JPN | GRT Yamaha | +2.687s |
| 19 | Christophe Ponsson | FRA | Gil Yamaha | +2.835s |
| 20 | Lucas Mahias | FRA | Kawasaki Puccetti | +2.836s |
| 21 | Samuele Cavalieri | ITA | Pedercini Kawasaki | +5.438s |
| 22 | Loris Cresson | BEL | Pedercini Kawasaki | +5.959s |
Razgatlioglu finished the session with a time of 1m 36.920s - five tenths clear of the six-time world champion.
Razgatlioglu and Redding dominated much of the session as they exchanged top spot until the final minutes.
Michael Van Der Mark and Lucas Mahias both had technical issues and remained in pit lane during the opening stages.
Van Der Mark had two early attempts at leaving pit lane but was unable to do so, as his BMW M 1000 RR had to be wheeled back into the garage. When the Dutchman did eventually make his way out onto the Portuguese circuit, the issue persisted for Van Der Mark as he hit his handlebars in frustration and returned to the garage a lap later.
Van Der Mark was able to set a time late on but could only manage 16th place.
Alvaro Bautista and Honda’s crashing issues continued, as the Spaniard fell twice during FP1. The first fall came after three laps at turn three, while the second was at turn 13 late on.
2021 WorldSBK Aragon Race Stats:
Race One Winner: Jonathan Rea GBR Kawasaki Racing Team
Superpole Race Winner: Jonathan Rea GBR Kawasaki Racing Team
Race Two Winner: Scott Redding GBR Aruba.it Ducati
2020 WorldSBK Estoril Stats:
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu TUR Pata Yamaha 2 Victories, Chaz Davies GBR GoEleven Ducati 1 Victory
Lap Record: Toprak Razgatlıoğlu TUR Pata Yamaha 1m 36.594s
