Prize Giving Show
2016 Champions are celebrated in Qatar
The desert arena that is the Losail International Circuit, hosted the final showdown of the 2016 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship on the 28th-30th October. Jonathan Rea was crowned World Champion for an incredible second consecutive time on Saturday, in Race 1. It was a special achievement for fans to bear witness as WorldSBK hasn't seen a consecutive title winner since Carl Forgarty won, back to back in 1998 and 1999.
Starting his title defence off with a double win at Phillip Island in February, the 29-year-old Northern Irishman defended his crown in Qatar after an incredible season that saw him claim 9 wins, 23 podiums and two pole positions.
Kenan Sofuoglu won the 2016 FIM Supersport World Championship for a fifth time, cementing his legendary status in WorldSSP history. He was crowned in Jerez and his season has seen him achieve 9 podiums and 6 wins.
The 2016 Riders' Champions were celebrated on the 30th of October in a live Prize Giving Show in front of the entire WorldSBK Paddock and fans present at the Losail International Circuit. Joining Jonathan Rea and Kenan Sofuoglu on stage were the Tissot- Superpole winners, Pirelli Best Lap winners and Manufacturers' winners of both classes.
