Bassani pips Bulega in FP3 at Aragon, Surra completes top three as 0.082s separates the trio

Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) claimed top spot in Free Practice 3 for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship after he set a 1’48.169s at MotorLand Aragon. He was just 0.049s clear of Championship leader Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati) in second, while rookie Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) completed the top three in the final practice session of the Aragon Round. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) didn’t set a lap time in FP3 after he crashed at Turn 5 in the early stages of the 20-minute session.

The top six from WorldSBK FP3, full results here:

1. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) 1’48.169s
2. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati) +0.049s
3. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) +0.082s
4. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.105s
5. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati) +0.121s
6. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.186s

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