This weekend, the fourth round of the FIM Supersport World Championship will take place at the Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary. Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing has fond memories of the brand-new circuit, having secured a double victory there last year.

In 2025, the Balaton Park Circuit appeared on the World Superbike calendar for the first time, hosting its inaugural World Championship races. The track is just 4.08 kilometers long and is characterized by no fewer than five chicanes. Thanks to its location near Lake Balaton, it is also an attractive destination for fans.

After achieving his first podium finish for Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing in Assen, Can Öncü’s goal this weekend will be to once again fight at the front of the highly competitive World Supersport field and reduce his gap to the championship leader. Yuki Okamoto has shown steady progress over recent race weekends and will once again aim to score points in Hungary.

Can Öncü:
“After a difficult start to the season, it was great to finally achieve my first podium finish for the team. I’m happy with what we showed during the weekend in Assen, but I want more, and I hope we can achieve that this weekend in Hungary. The Balaton Park Circuit suits my riding style a bit better, so I’ll do my best to achieve strong results here.”

Yuki Okamoto:
“It will be the first time at Balaton Park for me this weekend, but I am looking forward to ride there. I know there will not be a lot of time to learn the track, but our target is still to score some points. I will give it my all again this weekend.”

Kervin Bos – Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing team manager:
“After a successful weekend in Assen, we hope to build on that with the team this weekend at Balaton Park. We’re starting to find our momentum, and that’s translating into a better rhythm and improved results. Both riders are fit and focused, so we’re looking forward to getting started again this weekend.”

The race weekend at the Balaton Park Circuit begins with a free practice session on Friday morning, followed by the Superpole session at 16:00 in the afternoon. After a warm-up session on Saturday morning, Race 1 will take place at 14:00. Sunday follows the same schedule, with a morning warm-up and Race 2 at 14:00.