Here are the lap times from the January 2026 WorldSBK test at Jerez, recorded as of 1:00 PM on January 22nd. Hannes Sommer set the quickest lap of the entire test. Although he isn’t competing in this year’s World Superbike Championship, the Estonian is gearing up for the IDM season, which is also taking place in Jerez.
Among the official WorldSBK riders, Lorenzo Baldassarri posted the fastest time, but he was still five seconds slower than Sommer amid changing wet track conditions on the test’s second day—conditions that kept many riders in the garage. Philippe Ettl continued his double bike routine on Thursday, posting a better time on the Supersport Panigale V2 compared to his usual factory Panigale V4 R test bike.
Following them in the standings were Team ERC World Endurance members Lennox Lehmann and Michael van der Mark.
2026 Superbike World Championship | Jerez Test January 2026 | Jerez Circuit – Angel Nieto | Thursday, 13:00
| Position | Rider | Nat | WorldSBK Team | Superbike | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hannes Sommer | EST | Enos Motorsport | BMW M1000 RR | 1:47.737 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Baldassarri | ITA | Go Eleven Ducati | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:52.592 |
| 3 | Philippe Ettl | GER | Feel Racing Ducati | Ducati Panigale V2 | 1:57.229 |
| 4 | Philippe Ettl | GER | Aruba.it Racing Ducati | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 1:57.530 |
| 5 | Lennox Lehmann | GER | Team Apreco | Yamaha R9 | 1:58.869 |
| 6 | Team ERC | Team ERC | BMW M1000 RR | 2:00.330 | |
| 7 | Michael van der Mark | NED | ROKiT BMW Bike | BMW M1000 RR | 2:05.591 |
Fan Take: This testing session reveals exciting surprises, with non-WorldSBK riders like Sommer stealing the spotlight. It showcases the depth of talent in motorcycle racing and hints at an intense, unpredictable season ahead for Superbike fans to watch closely.
