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Motor · Race Results · published 2026-10-09T00:00:00+00:00 · via Roadracing World Magazine

Oncu Sets Fastest Time in WorldSSP Practice at Estoril

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Can Oncu recorded the quickest lap in the first FIM Supersport World Championship practice at Circuito Estoril. The Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing rider headed a 34-rider field, with Lucas Mahias second and Philipp Oettl third. Valentin Debise, who has competed in MotoAmerica Supersport, finished the session eighth.

Expanded Detail

Can Oncu, a Turkish competitor, led the opening FIM Supersport World Championship practice at Circuito Estoril on Friday morning. He rode a Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing YZF-R9 on control tires from Pirelli, covering the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) Portuguese course in 1:39.084 and heading 34 riders.

Lucas Mahias was second on a GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9, with Philipp Oettl third for Feel Racing Team Ducati Panigale V2. Valentin Debise, once a MotoAmerica Supersport regular, placed eighth on an Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.

Context

This practice result may raise Oncu's profile and draw more attention to WorldSSP, potentially benefiting teams, sponsors, and broadcasters. It could also increase fan interest in Turkey and among Yamaha followers, while Debise's MotoAmerica background may help connect U.S. audiences to the series. Such sessions can influence media narratives and commercial visibility, though they do not decide race outcomes.

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