Alvaro Bautista

March 28, 2026

PORTUGUESE ROUND | SATURDAY

Saturday’s action got underway with a slightly delayed FP3, but the session was immediately intense. Bautista initially moved up to third place with a time of 1:40.569 (+0.469). Alvaro improved to fifth with a 1:39.887, but his lap was later […]

March 27, 2026

PORTUGUESE ROUND | FRIDAY

The sun at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve welcomed the first day of the second round of the WorldSBK, also marking the start of the European season. Ideal weather conditions, in stark contrast to those encountered during the winter tests, […]

February 22, 2026

AUSTRALIAN ROUND | SUNDAY

Sunday began with uncertain weather conditions. After overnight rain, the track was slightly damp for warm up. Álvaro Bautista was ninth in 1:29.688 (+0.830). In the 10-lap Superpole Race, Bautista, starting twelfth on the grid, immediately began a strong comeback. […]

February 21, 2026

AUSTRALIAN ROUND | SATURDAY

Saturday at Phillip Island started with FP3, confirming the team’s strong pace. Alvaro recorded the eighth fastest lap at 1:28.838, both showing good feeling with the new Panigale. In Superpole, under different conditions compared to the morning session, Bautista, was […]

February 20, 2026

AUSTRALIAN ROUND | FRIDAY

A positive start for the Barni Spark Racing Team in the opening round of the 2026 WorldSBK season at Phillip Island. Sunny skies and ideal track conditions set the stage for the first two free practice sessions on one of […]

February 17, 2026

WINTER TEST | PHILLIP ISLAND

Bautista working on the new Panigale V4 RS2026. Focus on race pace and set-up development ahead of Round 1 The two-day official test at the Australian circuit came to an end in finally stable conditions and on a fully dry […]

January 30, 2026

WINTER TEST | PORTIMAO

Bad weather continues to affect WorldSBK preparations: limited activity also during Portuguese tests ahead of the 2026 season Rain continued to challenge the WorldSBK paddock on Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, during two days of testing at the […]

January 23, 2026

WINTER TEST | JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA

A challenging start to the winter tests in Jerez due to the weather, but rich in insights for the Barni Spark Racing Team, engaged in the initial development steps of the Panigale V4 RS26 with Bautista. The first two days […]

January 11, 2026

2026 BARNI SPARK RACING TEAM LAUNCH

In the prestigious Ruote da Sogno showroom, surrounded by over 550 motorcycles of every brand and 200 cars from every era, Barni Spark Racing Team presented the new Panigale and the rider lineup for the 2026 WorldSBK season. Taking to […]

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