The first MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship action after the August break was at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours with plenty of drama from the off. Saturday featured an unexpected pole position for American star Garrett Gerloff (Bonovo Action BMW) but one of the key stories from the French Round was the collision between Aruba.it Racing – Ducati teammates Alvaro Bautista and Michael Ruben Rinaldi while fighting for the top positions. Check out all the action from Race 1 and Race 2 HERE and watch highlights from the Tissot Superpole Race on YouTube – don’t forget to subscribe too!

Gerloff became the first American in 12 years to take a pole position in WorldSBK when he stormed to top spot in Saturday’s Tissot Superpole session. He was unable to convert it into a podium finish but still reminded everyone of his and BMW’s potential with strong pace throughout the weekend. However, all eyes were on the Aruba Ducati box in the Superpole Race when Bautista, Rinaldi and Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) were fighting for top positions. Heading into Turn 5, the Spaniard hit the back of his teammate’s Panigale V4 R and forced him out of the race. No action was taken following an investigation by the FIM Stewards, and Bautista was understandably apologetic when he returned to the box.

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Source: WorldSBK.com