WorldSBK Balaton Park - Steve English: Expectations vs Reality

WorldSBK Balaton Park - Steve English: Expectations vs Reality

What makes for a successful weekend in WorldSBK? We're breaking it down each rider to see how their expectation plays out against reality during a race weekend...

5 Yari Montella (Barni Ducati)

A strong Superpole performance is critical for Montella. Qualifying on the front row of the grid at the opening two rounds, before technical issues in Assen, have shown his one lap speed. If the Spaniard can qualify on the second row he can aim for big points this weekend and beating his teammate, Alvaro Bautista. The Barni team will be hoping for a lot from Montella but if he can finish two races inside the top six this would be a great weekend.

7 Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Ducati)

Having set the pace on Friday Lecuona laid down a marker to his teammate Bulega. This weekend is the opportunity to win a WorldSBK race for the first time and anything less than that will be a bitter pill to swallow for the Spaniard. Bulega is the favourite for all three races but Lecuona can get a scalp at a track where he performed well aboard the Honda last year.

9 Danilo Petrucci (BMW Motorrad)

David Emmett Sat, 02/May/2026 - 11:07

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