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Yamaha confirms commitment to new 2026 WorldSBK class
Yamaha has confirmed its participation in the new World Sportbike class in WorldSBK.
Toprak Razgatlioglu breaks car lap record at Istanbul Park
Fresh from his WorldSBK title win at Jerez, Toprak Razgatlioglu headed to Istanbul Park to set a new lap record.
Yamaha rookie predicts “more challenging” WorldSBK 2026 aspect
Stefano Manzi will make the step up to WorldSBK in 2026.
WorldSBK publishes World Sportbike technical regulations with odd bike list
WorldSBK has published some new clarifications on the rules for the new World Sportbike Championship.
Ex-WorldSSP champion team partners with Chinese manufacturer after Yamaha split
The Evans Bros WorldSSP team has announced a partnership with a new Chinese manufacturer.
New BSB team aiming for three 2026 WorldSBK wildcards
The Superbike Advocates BSB team is reportedly aiming to wildcard at three WorldSBK races in 2026.
Could the new Kawasaki ZX-10RR transform Garrett Gerloff’s WorldSBK fortunes?
Garrett Gerloff will race a moderately updated Kawasaki ZX-10RR in the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Toprak Razgatlioglu to be missed “a lot” by remaining Turkish WorldSBK star
Bahattin Sofuoglu says he will miss Toprak Razgatlioglu “a lot” in the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Michael van der Mark: “Not many people understand” Toprak Razgatlioglu level
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s level is something not understood by many, says Michael van der Mark.
“Something good, something not” for Axel Bassani at first 2026 WorldSBK test
Axel Bassani says Bimota has “a lot of work to do” before the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Garrett Gerloff will “probably be out” of WorldSBK if 2026 crew change fails
Garrett Geloff says a change of crew chief is his last throw of the dice in WorldSBK.
WorldWCR star to step on the Road to MotoGP with Barcelona wildcard
Beatriz Neila will get her first shot at racing in the JuniorGP series at Barcelona.
Jonathan Rea undergoes knee surgery after WorldSBK retirement
Almost two weeks on from his final WorldSBK race, Jonathan Rea has undergone knee surgery.
Tarran Mackenzie “feeling like my old self” at end of 2025 WorldSBK season
Tarran Mackenzie says he was back to his “old self” at the final WorldSBK round of 2025.
Bimota tries “extreme” direction as 2026 WorldSBK preparation begins
Alex Lowes explains some of the changes Bimota tried in the first 2026 WorldSBK test.
Mattia Rato enjoys “incredible” first WorldSBK experience but “I’m too slow”
Mattia Rato reflects on an “incredible” first day aboard the MotoxRacing WorldSBK Yamaha R1.
Michael Ruben Rinaldi announces WorldSBK retirement
Michael Ruben Rinaldi has announced his retirement from WorldSBK, but says his “purpose” remains the same.
BMW begins life after Toprak Razgatlioglu: “We were testing a lot of different setups”
Michael van der Mark explains BMW’s test programme at the WorldSBK test in Jerez.
Nicolo Bulega finds improvement on 2026 Ducati WorldSBK bike’s key weakness
Nicolo Bulega has begun work on the updated 2026 Ducati WorldSBK machine.
Nicolo Bulega torn on 2026 Ducati WorldSBK bike: “He likes some areas but not others”
The 2026 Ducati WorldSBK might not be a clear improvement over the 2025 version, Nicolo Bulega’s feedback suggests.
Stefano Manzi impresses on Yamaha WorldSBK test debut: “He adapted very quickly”
Niccolo Canepa was impressed by Stefano Manzi’s opening test day as a Yamaha WorldSBK rider.
Bimota WorldSBK boss considers how to fix KB998’s biggest weakness in 2026
How can Bimota improve after a strong opening WorldSBK season with the KB998 in 2025?
FIRST LOOK: Ryan Vickers gets Honda debut ahead of BSB return
Ryan Vickers has been on-track with Honda for the first time since the end of the WorldSBK season.
Toprak Razgatlioglu response issued to Nicolo Bulega: “Everyone makes mistakes”
Toprak Razgatlioglu has put out a social media post directed at NIcolo Bulega.