09:24:24 (GMT)

STATEMENT

As publicly known, a court decision was issued on September 8, 2023, aimed at regulating noise levels resulting from the operation of the Estoril Circuit. This decision has been fully complied with by CE – Circuito Estoril, S.A. (“CE”). Committed to a spirit of continuous improvement in the operating conditions of the Estoril Circuit and its impact on the surrounding area, CE announces that, in early August 2025, it decided to exclude motorcycle track days from the list of events permitted at the circuit. This measure goes beyond the limitations imposed by the aforementioned court decision. Due to their nature, this resolution does not apply to sporting events (races or competitions), including training sessions for such events, as well as professional driver track training not associated with any sporting event.

The Estoril Circuit has always complied, and will continue to comply, with the legal rules regarding noise as well as what is determined in the sentence handed down by the Cascais Court, as can be confirmed in the monitoring reports on the company’s website. (Link)

CE further announces that, following the decision of April 24, 2025, to close Stand A, there is currently no anticipated date for the reopening of this infrastructure.

Finally, the EC reports on the current commercial policy: (Link)

WorldSBK – Circuito Estoril

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Razgatlioglu strengthens title grip with Race 1 victory

With five races remaining Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) had a near perfect day at the Circuito Estoril. A lap record in the Tissot Superpole session was followed by a 20th race victory of the season.

Race 1 Highlights

A five rider incident at Turn 1 saw the race red flagged. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team), Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team), Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Racing), Tetsuta Nagashima (Honda HRC) and Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) were all involved. When the race restarted the duration was reduced to 20 laps and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders made the fastest start. Alvaro Bautista led for the opening two laps, his first time out in front since the opening round of the year, while Nicolo Bulega was overtaken by Razgatlioglu on the third lap. The Turkish rider hit the front on the same lap and led the field home from there.  Bulega’s pace mid-race put Razgatlioglu under pressure. The Italian rider suffered from front grip issues in the final laps and had to settle for the 20 points for second position.

Bautista spent the first two thirds of the race under pressure. The Spaniard was hassled by Jonathan Rea for the first half of the race. On Lap 12 he ran wide at Turn 1 but he recovered from that moment to re-establish his advantage. Rea would finish in sixth position trailing his Pata Maxus Yamaha teammate Andrea Locatelli and Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team).

Circuito Estoril