WSBK Interviews

"We had [Casey Stoner's] data available and I remember thinking 'F**king hell, this guy is entering every corner like he doesn't want to get out'" - Sylvain Guintoli.

Following BMW's decision to withdraw from World Superbikes at the end of the season, Crash.net sat down with BMW Italia boss Andrea Buzzoni to discuss the revelation and future plans...

"I probably should have announced my retirement ten years ago but I never actually said that I would stop!" - Jeremy McWilliams.

"My aim is to win the WSBK championship and when that's achieved I would like to try a good MotoGP ride. Cal Crutchlow's doing a great job and has shown it's possible" - Eugene Laverty

2013 eni World Superbike Championship leader Sylvain Guintoli speaks ahead of this weekend's Donington Park round...

"In 2004 I broke my femur really badly. We had the doctors saying that I could never race again. My trainer didn't listen to them" - Jonathan Rea.

"I just need to feel at one with the bike. At the moment the bike feels stronger than me" - Jules Cluzel.

After an extremely successful year in the 2009 British Superbike Championship as crew chief for title winner Leon Camier at Airwaves Yamaha, Frankie Carchedi has moved to the Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team to spearhead James Toseland's efforts to secure a third world title in 2010...

It has been a busy few months off the track for the World Superbike Championship paddock, with plenty of changes, big moves and lots of new faces to welcome in 2009.

Carlos Checa embarked on a new chapter in his career in 2008 after bidding farewell to MotoGP in favour of a top line ride in the World Superbike Championship with Ten Kate Honda.

Crash.net With many people expecting you to announce Troy Corser as your new rider for 2009, can you explain how the deal with Ruben Xaus came about and why was he on top of your shortlist?

After a long recovery from a serious leg injury, Tommy Hill will finally make his 2008 World Supersport debut next time out in Germany on June 15.

Crash.net: How tough was it for James Toseland to make the decision to move to MotoGP?

There has been a lot of speculation over the possibility of Ducati leaving World Superbike should their proposed 1200cc machine not be allowed to race due to current rules.

There has been a lot of speculation over the possibility of Ducati leaving World Superbike should their proposed 1200cc machine not be allowed to race due to current rules.

Roberto Rolfo has had a steady start to his second World Superbike season, in which he is riding along current championship leader James Toseland in the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda squad.

by Russell Atkins Dean Ellison faces a steep learning curve in 2007, after embarking on his maiden campaign in World Superbikes with Team Pedercini. He is hoping to put a trying start to the season behind him as the series arrives on home soil at Donington Park this weekend.

2006 Corona Extra World Superbike Championship leader, Troy Bayliss, has enjoyed a dream return to WSBK this season - winning eight out of the first fourteen races to hold a huge 73 point lead with five rounds to go.

Just hours after stepping off the Assen podium with the 2003 World Superbike Championship trophy in his hands, Ducati Fila's Neil Hodgson faced up to the usual barrage of questions.

Heading into next weekend's Assen World Superbike round with the world title on his mind, Neil Hodgson could be forgiven for feeling the pressure. However, he has other things to consider in the build-up to what could be the best weekend of his life.

Poised to tackle a compelling season of AMA and World Superbikes as well as the occasional wild card ride in the new-look MotoGP series, Eric Bostrom is rapidly becoming a major player in world motorcycle racing.

Troy Bayliss, after his wins at Valencia at the start to the World Superbike championship, is looking good as he heads to his home race at Philip Island.

Troy Corser will be riding for Carl Fogarty's new World Superbike team in 2002. He tells us a bit about how the team is fitting together and what he gets up to in his spare time. Q: Are you happy with your deal with Carl Fogarty?