Motorsports
Portimao-winning Bautista caresses world title
Spanish Alvaro Bautista (Ducati) He won Race 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal and has three GPs to go in Argentina, Indonesia and Australia and is very close to a world title.
Bautista added 448 points, the Turk Toprak Razgatlioglu (Yamaha)392, British Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki), 366.
At a circuit that was theoretically unfavorable for Talavera, the Spanish rider knew how to capitalize on his chances. Late in the race, he attacked and dropped Rea first when deteriorating tires started to take its toll on his rivals. Razgatlioglu on the last lap.
The Ducati’s top speed on the straights has been put to good use by Bautista, who has taken his 12th career victory and is aiming for the world title first.
The previous win in Superpole was RazgatriolBautista finished second and Rea finished on the podium.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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