Arenas Wins 2026 Supersport World Championship
Consistency takes rookie to the title Photos by Yamaha. Albert Arenas wrapped up the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship, clinching the crown with a fourth-place finish in Race 1 at Estoril. The AS BLU CRU Racing rider won the title in his debut WorldSSP season, moving over from Moto2, where he finished eighth in the 2025 standings. [cuttext][/cuttext] Consistency rather than outright pace…
Albert Arenas claimed the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship after finishing fourth in the opening race at Estoril. This marked the debut of the AS BLU CRU Racing rider in the WorldSSP season, as he had previously competed in Moto2. Arenas secured the title through consistency, rather than outright speed, as he amassed just three victories during the season.
The Frenchman scored 16 podium finishes and 11 second-place results across the 21 races, finishing fifth in Race 1 at Algarve. Despite limited winter testing and being unfamiliar with the Yamaha R9, Arenas achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the second rider in a row to win consecutive Riders Championships on the machine, following Stefano Manzi's 2025 title.
Yamaha also secured the 2026 Manufacturers Championship in Portugal, its 12th consecutive class victory, with support from Can Öncü and Roberto Garcia aboard the R9. The ride was rounded out with the Teams Championship for AS BLU CRU Racing.
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