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Iannone Rebuts Razgatlioglu’s Claim of Ducati Interference as WorldSBK Title Heads to Jerez

Bulega credited a small setup change for a decisive Race 2 win built on careful tyre management.

Overview

  • Andrea Iannone rejected Toprak Razgatlioglu’s suggestion of a deliberate jump start, calling the theory “crazy” in a Sunday Instagram post.
  • Race direction issued Iannone a double long‑lap penalty for a jump start during Estoril’s Race 2.
  • Razgatlioglu said riders were not respecting his championship fight in the opening laps and criticized Andrea Locatelli’s Turn 9 defending.
  • Nicolo Bulega triumphed in Race 2 by 4.8 seconds after a corner‑entry tweak and front‑tyre conservation, despite feeling unwell.
  • Razgatlioglu reported rear‑tyre drop while chasing and accepted second for points, leaving the championship to be settled at Jerez.