FIM Superbike World Championship
Cremona
WorldSBK - Italy
BbKRT Riders Score Points as Kawasaki WorldSBK Team Rider Gerloff Matches Season-Best Finish at Cremona
The tight, stadium-style circuit of Cremona hosted two WorldSBK races on Sunday, May 4, where bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team (BbKRT) riders Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani both added to their championship points tally in Race Two. Kawasaki WorldSBK Team rider Garrett Gerloff also delivered a strong performance, matching his best finish of the season and capping off a weekend of steady progress in bike setup and race pace.
WorldSBK Results
Alex Lowes
“It was fantastic to race the Bimota KB998 Rimini in front of the Italian fans for the first time. Of course, we’d have liked a better result, but the final race was pretty solid. Starting from 16th, you need a bit of luck in the opening laps, but I gave it everything. I was feeling strong and gained several positions. My best lap came on the final lap, and the front-end feel was a clear improvement over Saturday. The field is so close now—you need a perfect weekend to qualify well and be in the fight for the top five. We were slightly on the back foot this weekend, but we kept making progress, and that’s what counts.”
Axel Bassani
“Sunday at Cremona was a really tough day, which can happen sometimes. I had a decent lap in warm-up, but the bike setup still didn’t feel right. In the Superpole Race, I struggled to stop the bike and quickly dropped positions. In short races, if you're not 100%, it's very easy to fall back. In Race Two, I had grip issues front and rear from the start. I just tried to manage it and finish the race, but the feeling wasn't great. It wasn’t the result we wanted, but one day doesn’t define you. It’s part of racing. We’ll reset and be ready for the next one.”
Garrett Gerloff
“It turned out to be a really good final day at Cremona. We’re still not where we want to be, but at least we’re racing with the pack and making passes. I felt more in the mix than I have in the last few rounds. We’re making progress—even if that’s not fully reflected in the results just yet. I’m happy with how today went and really grateful to the team for their hard work. Now it’s time for a short break before we head to Most and keep building.”
