With the dust barely settled from Round 3, attention now turns to Round 4 at Morgan Park Raceway in Queensland, set to run from June 13–15. The technical layout and undulating surface at Morgan Park is sure to shake up the order once again and could prove pivotal for the 2025 championship.

Round 3 of the 2025 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK) brought scorching action to Queensland Raceway, with McMartin Racing Ducati teammates Josh Waters and Glenn Allerton trading blows in a thrilling Superbike double-header. The weekend, held over May 2–4, featured standout performances across the board and a fierce atmosphere as riders dug deep to claim crucial mid-season points.

The Superbike class saw two very different races unfold under mostly fine conditions, with Waters coming out on top in Race 1 after controlling the pace from the front. The defending champion showed his trademark composure and confidence aboard the V4 R, extending his championship lead in the process. Allerton, who has been quietly building momentum this season, struck back in Race 2 with a clinical and assertive ride. His win tightened the points chase and proved that experience, consistency and patience still count in the ASBK.

“It’s always a great battle between us,” said Allerton after his victory. “Josh is a top rider and pushing hard all year, but the team gave me a great bike today and I took my chance when it came.”

Waters was equally gracious, admitting that the team’s internal rivalry is fuelling better results for both riders. “We’re pushing each other to go faster every session,” he said. “That’s what this level of racing is all about.”

The Michelin Supersport class continued to deliver spectacular racing, with Tom Bramich (BCperformance Kawasaki) once again asserting himself as the benchmark of the category. His measured pace and maturity through both races kept his rivals at bay, as he inches closer to what could be his most successful season yet. Bramich’s biggest threats, including Olly Simpson and John Lytras, weren’t far off the pace, but lacked the edge to topple the Kawasaki man on his best weekend of the season.

On the restart, it was all back to normal as the field sliced and diced each other for the five-lap duration with seven riders line astern. Well momentarily, as positions changed constantly as usual.

In the Supersport 300 and Yamaha R3 Cup ranks, the Dellow brothers—Seth and Ethan—were among the most impressive performers, proving that their step up to full-time national racing was a move worth making. The pair showed plenty of grit and natural ability across both classes, making passes stick under pressure and delivering exciting wheel-to-wheel action lap after lap.

Across all categories, the standard of racing continues to lift, with young riders increasingly making their mark in the support classes and championship veterans digging deep to maintain their edge. Queensland Raceway provided the perfect backdrop for this drama, its long straights and tight braking zones encouraging aggressive overtakes and razor-thin margins.

With the dust barely settled, attention now turns to Round 4 at Morgan Park Raceway in Queensland, set to run from June 13–15. The technical layout and undulating surface at Morgan Park is sure to shake up the order once again and could prove pivotal for the 2025 championship. Fans can also look forward to the return of the fan-favourite Superbike Masters category at this round, bringing a taste of retro racing to complement the modern-day firepower.

There’s no doubt the 2025 ASBK season is shaping up as one of the most tightly contested in recent memory, with manufacturer and privateer teams all raising their game. As the pressure ramps up heading into the second half of the season, every lap, point, and pitlane decision will count.

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