The best is saved for last: 4th on the grid for Dominique Aegerter (Kawasaki)

Dominique Aegerter went through a rough patch in the 2026 Supersport World Championship, from which the Swiss rider emerged too late: it has been clear for months that his partnership with Kawasaki would not be extended after just one season.

Yet, following the races at Cremona and Estoril, Aegerter and the ZX-6R 636 were increasingly in sync. Eighth place on the Portuguese circuit was his best finish of the year so far. And in Superpole at the season finale at the Circuito de Jerez, the 36-year-old raced into the second row of the grid for the first time.

“A really positive day,” said a visibly relieved Aegerter. “I’ve delivered my best qualifying performance of the season and will start Saturday’s first race in fourth place on the second row. I’m delighted that we’ve managed to achieve this after a difficult season. We’ve proved that the team and I are working on improvements right up to the very end.”

Aegerter is a two-time Supersport World Champion with Yamaha and wants to prove that he is still among the best riders in the middleweight class. A strong end to the season would also be helpful in his search for a team for 2027.

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