WorldSBK: 2016 Victors Celebrated in Qatar

The desert arena that is the Losail International Circuit, hosted the final showdown of the 2016 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship on the 28th-30th October. Jonathan Rea was crowned World Champion for an incredible second consecutive time on Saturday, in Race 1. It was a special achievement for fans to bear witness as WorldSBK hasn't seen a consecutive title winner since Carl Forgarty won, back to back in 1998 and 1999.

Starting his title defense off with a double win at Phillip Island in February, the 29-year-old Northern Irishman defended his crown in Qatar after an incredible season that saw him claim 9 wins, 23 podiums and two pole positions. He was presented with his 2016 Superbike World Championship trophy by Mr Enrique Aldana, COO-CFO of Dorna WSBK Organization.

Kenan Sofuoglu won the 2016 FIM Supersport World Championship for a fifth time, cementing his legendary status in WorldSSP history. He was crowned in Jerez and his season has seen him achieve 9 podiums and 6 wins.

The 2016 Riders' Champions were celebrated on the 30th of October in a live Prize Giving Show in front of the entire WorldSBK Paddock and fans present at the Losail International Circuit. Joining Jonathan Rea and Kenan Sofuoglu on stage were the Tissot- Superpole winners, Pirelli Best Lap winners and Manufacturers' winners of both classes.

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