{"id":1889688,"date":"2026-04-18T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1889688"},"modified":"2026-04-18T08:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T05:30:00","slug":"2026-assen-worldsbk-iker-lecuona-leads-red-flagged-final-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1889688","title":{"rendered":"2026 Assen WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona leads red-flagged final practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>2026 Assen WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona leads red-flagged final practice<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Iker Lecuona keeps Aruba.it Ducati on top during FP3 at Assen, Somkiat Chantra declared &#8216;unfit for today&#8217;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-18T09:30:00+01:00\">18 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Iker Lecuona, 2026 Assen WorldSBK.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Iker Lecuona took over at the top of the timesheets during Saturday morning&#8217;s final practice for the 2026 Assen WorldSBK round.<\/p>\n<p>After team-mate Nicolo Bulega, who has won all six races so far this season, set the Friday pace with a 1m 33.687s, Lecuona lowered the best lap of the weekend so far to a 1m 32.823s.<\/p>\n<p>That put the Spaniard 0.25s clear of Alex Lowes (Bimota), with Barni Ducati&#8217;s Alvaro Bautista and BMW\u2019s Miguel Oliveira completing the top four.<\/p>\n<p>Title leader Bulega was fifth fastest, but remained on race rubber for a 1m 33.322s.<\/p>\n<h2>Chantra &#8216;unfit for today&#8217; after FP3 fall<\/h2>\n<p>The session was interrupted by red flags, with eight minutes remaining, due to an accident for Somkiat Chantra on the exit of Turn 5, the hairpin leading onto the back straight.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The HRC rider lost the rear, lowsiding from his CBR1000RR before the bike suddenly gripped and ran over the Thai rider\u2019s foot and leg.<\/p>\n<p>The former MotoGP rider was clearly in pain and required treatment on track before being taken to the medical centre, allowing the session to restart.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-3a734baa8d5c2880d9e6f5116d8fd5aa5e3c19a5286c7698c5cbb0bb0d24f6c2\">  2026 Dutch WorldSBK, Assen &#8211; Final Practice Results   Is Ducati more affected by WorldSBK fuel flow changes in 2026? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Chantra has been declared &#8216;unfit for today&#8217; due to a lower back contusion, plus muscular contusions and hematoma to his thighs. The Thai rider&#8217;s condition will be reviewed tomorrow morning before warm-up.<\/p>\n<p>Chantra\u2019s team-mate Jake Dixon remains sidelined by wrist injuries from pre-season testing at Phillip Island and is being replaced by 17-time Assen WorldSBK winner Jonathan Rea for a second consecutive event.<\/p>\n<p>Rea, now a Honda test rider, was 17th this morning, just behind Tommy Bridewell.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d740b35dc76b5d4e88abf7f63d6d2dea5b8d1c99fa73a4d257b601c9ee343128\">  Ducati WorldSBK riders frustrated despite strong Dutch pace   Miguel Oliveira performing worse than expected at Dutch WorldSBK <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Superpole qualifying session takes place at 11:15am local time (10:15am UK).<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Full Free Practice 3 results from the Dutch World Superbike round at Assen.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Iker Lecuona<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Alex Lowes<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Somkiat Chantra<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Nicolo Bulega<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Miguel Oliveira<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Jonathan Rea<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> 2026 Dutch WorldSBK, Assen &#8211; Final Practice Results<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304858_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304858_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304858_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304858_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304858_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304858_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304858_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304858_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304858_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-e52ed24b707c3f00728684029e1184028d987e5e00fc452caf76ad4a8e9e37f5\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. 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Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Miguel Oliveira bracing himself for Dutch WorldSBK after past BMW form<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776352787\"> 16\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304648_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Miguel Oliveira speaking to German TV on Thursday at the 2026 Dutch WorldSBK. 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Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Iker Lecuona keeps Aruba.it Ducati on top during FP3 at Assen, Somkiat Chantra declared &#8216;unfit for today&#8217;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Iker Lecuona took over at the top of the timesheets during Saturday morning&#8217;s final practice for the 2026 Assen WorldSBK round.<\/p>\n<p>After team-mate Nicolo Bulega, who has won all six races so far this season, set the Friday pace with a 1m 33.687s, Lecuona lowered the best lap of the weekend so far to a 1m 32.823s.<\/p>\n<p>That put the Spaniard 0.25s clear of Alex Lowes (Bimota), with Barni Ducati&#8217;s Alvaro Bautista and BMW\u2019s Miguel Oliveira completing the top four.<\/p>\n<p>Title leader Bulega was fifth fastest, but remained on race rubber for a 1m 33.322s.<\/p>\n<h2>Chantra &#8216;unfit for today&#8217; after FP3 fall<\/h2>\n<p>The session was interrupted by red flags, with eight minutes remaining, due to an accident for Somkiat Chantra on the exit of Turn 5, the hairpin leading onto the back straight.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The HRC rider lost the rear, lowsiding from his CBR1000RR before the bike suddenly gripped and ran over the Thai rider\u2019s foot and leg.<\/p>\n<p>The former MotoGP rider was clearly in pain and required treatment on track before being taken to the medical centre, allowing the session to restart.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-3a734baa8d5c2880d9e6f5116d8fd5aa5e3c19a5286c7698c5cbb0bb0d24f6c2\">  2026 Dutch WorldSBK, Assen &#8211; Final Practice Results   Is Ducati more affected by WorldSBK fuel flow changes in 2026? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Chantra has been declared &#8216;unfit for today&#8217; due to a lower back contusion, plus muscular contusions and hematoma to his thighs. The Thai rider&#8217;s condition will be reviewed tomorrow morning before warm-up.<\/p>\n<p>Chantra\u2019s team-mate Jake Dixon remains sidelined by wrist injuries from pre-season testing at Phillip Island and is being replaced by 17-time Assen WorldSBK winner Jonathan Rea for a second consecutive event.<\/p>\n<p>Rea, now a Honda test rider, was 17th this morning, just behind Tommy Bridewell.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d740b35dc76b5d4e88abf7f63d6d2dea5b8d1c99fa73a4d257b601c9ee343128\">  Ducati WorldSBK riders frustrated despite strong Dutch pace   Miguel Oliveira performing worse than expected at Dutch WorldSBK <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Superpole qualifying session takes place at 11:15am local time (10:15am UK).<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Full Free Practice 3 results from the Dutch World Superbike round at Assen.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Iker Lecuona took over at the top of the timesheets during Saturday morning&#8217;s final practice for the 2026 Assen WorldSBK round.<\/p>\n<p>After team-mate Nicolo Bulega, who has won all six races so far this season, set the Friday pace with a 1m 33.687s, Lecuona lowered the best lap of the weekend so far to a 1m 32.823s.<\/p>\n<p>That put the Spaniard 0.25s clear of Alex Lowes (Bimota), with Barni Ducati&#8217;s Alvaro Bautista and BMW\u2019s Miguel Oliveira completing the top four.<\/p>\n<p>Title leader Bulega was fifth fastest, but remained on race rubber for a 1m 33.322s.<\/p>\n<h2>Chantra &#8216;unfit for today&#8217; after FP3 fall<\/h2>\n<p>The session was interrupted by red flags, with eight minutes remaining, due to an accident for Somkiat Chantra on the exit of Turn 5, the hairpin leading onto the back straight.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The HRC rider lost the rear, lowsiding from his CBR1000RR before the bike suddenly gripped and ran over the Thai rider\u2019s foot and leg.<\/p>\n<p>The former MotoGP rider was clearly in pain and required treatment on track before being taken to the medical centre, allowing the session to restart.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-3a734baa8d5c2880d9e6f5116d8fd5aa5e3c19a5286c7698c5cbb0bb0d24f6c2\">  2026 Dutch WorldSBK, Assen &#8211; Final Practice Results   Is Ducati more affected by WorldSBK fuel flow changes in 2026? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Chantra has been declared &#8216;unfit for today&#8217; due to a lower back contusion, plus muscular contusions and hematoma to his thighs. The Thai rider&#8217;s condition will be reviewed tomorrow morning before warm-up.<\/p>\n<p>Chantra\u2019s team-mate Jake Dixon remains sidelined by wrist injuries from pre-season testing at Phillip Island and is being replaced by 17-time Assen WorldSBK winner Jonathan Rea for a second consecutive event.<\/p>\n<p>Rea, now a Honda test rider, was 17th this morning, just behind Tommy Bridewell.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d740b35dc76b5d4e88abf7f63d6d2dea5b8d1c99fa73a4d257b601c9ee343128\">  Ducati WorldSBK riders frustrated despite strong Dutch pace   Miguel Oliveira performing worse than expected at Dutch WorldSBK <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Superpole qualifying session takes place at 11:15am local time (10:15am UK).<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Full Free Practice 3 results from the Dutch World Superbike round at Assen.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/wsbk\/news\/1093117\/1\/2026-assen-worldsbk-iker-lecuona-leads-red-flagged-final-practice&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] 2026 Assen WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona leads red-flagged final practice Iker Lecuona keeps Aruba.it Ducati on top during FP3 at Assen, Somkiat Chantra declared &#8216;unfit for today&#8217;. 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