Arenas Secures WorldSSP Pole at Jerez with Record Lap
Albert Arenas took pole position for the WorldSSP round at Circuito de Jerez with a record lap of 1:41.084 on his Yamaha. Jorge Navarro qualified second on a Triumph, while Can Oncu completed the front row in third on a Yamaha. Valentin Debise, a former MotoAmerica Supersport rider, finished the session 12th after encountering technical problems.
Albert Arenas claimed his third pole of the 2026 WorldSSP season at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. The AS BLU CRU Racing Team rider set a new lap record of 1:41.084 aboard a Yamaha YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, leading 32 entrants.
Jorge Navarro, substituting for Oli Bayliss at PTR Triumph Factory Racing, qualified second with 1:41.435. Can Oncu completed the front row in third at 1:41.462 for Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing. Valentin Debise, formerly a MotoAmerica Supersport regular, ended 12th after technical trouble.
A record pole at Jerez may heighten attention on the WorldSSP season finale, potentially drawing more spectators, media, and local spending around the circuit. Arenas’s achievement could raise his profile and Yamaha’s visibility, while Navarro’s substitute front-row result may strengthen Triumph’s story. Debise’s technical trouble could disappoint followers of former MotoAmerica riders. These effects may shape fan engagement, sponsor interest, and hospitality demand, though actual impact would depend on race outcomes and broader coverage.