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Mackenzie Delivers Career-Best WorldSBK Debut at Balaton Park

A slick tyre gamble on Balaton Park’s drying surface delivered career-best finishes, underlining his readiness for the final four rounds.

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Overview

  • Mackenzie finished eighth in the Superpole Race and 11th in Race Two on his MGM Bonovo Ducati debut at the new Balaton Park Circuit.
  • He chose slick tyres on a still-drying track, a strategic call that paid off with consistent pace in variable conditions.
  • His points haul from Hungary doubled his 2025 tally, giving his championship campaign a significant boost.
  • After parting ways with MIE Honda, he focused on enjoying his riding again and said regaining confidence was his main goal.
  • He carries new momentum and team familiarity into the season’s final four rounds at circuits he already knows.