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Jerez WorldSBK Test: Jonathan Rea fastest from team-mate Alex Lowes
Jonathan Rea finishes the first private WorldSBK test of 2022 quickest from team-mate Alex Lowes.

Former WorldSBK rider Jonas Folger confirms he won't be racing in 2022
Former MotoGP podium finisher and more recently a WorldSBK rider for BMW, Jonas Folger confirms he won’t be racing on a full-time basis in 2022.

Jerez WorldSBK Test: Camier: First impression of Lecuona, Vierge very impressive
Team HRC manager Leon Camier says the adaptation of riders Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge to WorldSBK has been ‘super impressive’. Team ends Jerez test after one day of action.

Vierge, Lecuona forgo second day of Jerez WorldSBK test
WorldSBK rookies Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge elect to save testing opportunities by skipping day-two at Jerez.

WorldSSP: Oncu: MV Agusta won’t have a chance, Sofuoglu to test MV and Kawasaki
Can Oncu finishes second to MV Agusta Reparto Corse rider Niki Tuuli on day-one of WorldSSP testing in Jerez, but believes Kawasaki is substantially better.

Lucas Mahias ‘very happy’ with WorldSBK return, ‘I don’t have pain’
Lucas Mahias completes his first WorldSBK laps in almost four months for Puccetti Kawasaki at Jerez.
Jerez WorldSBK test: Lowes quickest on day-one as Rea elects not to ride
Alex Lowes tops the opening day of WorldSBK testing at Jerez, while team-mate Jonathan Rea elects to sit-out.

Kenan Sofuoglu returns to WorldSSP action with MV Agusta at Jerez
Retired five-time WorldSSP champion Kenan Sofuoglu returns to action with MV Agusta in Jerez after Bahattin Sofuoglu tests positive for COVID-19.

Pirelli confirms new SCQ tyre will be introduced to WorldSBK this season
Pirelli confirms all-new SCQ tyre will be introduced to WorldSBK in 2022. Expected to be Superpole and sprint race option.

WorldSBK: Jonathan Rea wins Irish Motorcyclist of the Year for record ninth time
Six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea wins Irish Motorcyclist of the Year award for a record ninth time.

WorldSSP, WorldSSP300 confirm 2022 30-rider entry lists
WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 announce their 30-rider entry lists ahead of the 2022 season.

Isaac Vinales to remain in WorldSBK with Motoxracing Yamaha
Isaac Vinales has been confirmed as part of a 24-rider grid after signing with new WorldSBK team Motoxracing Yamaha.

New technical regulations for 2022 WorldSSP season confirmed
Technical regulations involving new manufacturers, rev limits, machine equality, engines, weight and tyres have all been announced for the 2022 WorldSSP championship.
WorldSBK: Rea ‘working more than ever’, KRT looking for ‘small details’
KRT Team Manager Guim Roda believes Jonathan Rea is ‘working more than ever’ in his bid to win a seventh WorldSBK title.

Ex-WorldSBK rider Davide Giugliano signs Fuligni brothers for D34G Ducati team
Former WorldSBK rider Davide Giugliano has signed Filippo and Federico Fuligni for his new D34G Ducati Racing Team ahead of the 2022 WorldSSP season.
Alex Lowes ‘excited’ to begin testing ahead of important 2022 WorldSBK season
Alex Lowes ‘excited’ to begin 2022 WorldSBK testing at Jerez ahead of an important third season with Kawasaki.
Rea ‘recharged and refreshed’ ahead of first WorldSBK test
Six-time world champion Jonathan Rea fully 'recharged and refreshed' ahead of first WorldSBK test of 2022 at Jerez.

Confirmed 2022 pre-season WorldSBK testing schedule
Closer look at the confirmed 2022 pre-season test dates for WorldSBK teams and riders.

Toprak Razgatlioglu fuels talk of ‘dream’ MotoGP switch for 2023
Toprak Razgatlioglu fuels talk of a 2023 MotoGP switch after calling it his ‘dream’ with cryptic social media post.

Official: Ponsson re-signs with Gil Motor Sport for 2022 WorldSBK season
Christophe Ponsson agrees to a new deal with Gil Motor Sport for the 2022 WorldSBK season.

BSB: Tarran Mackenzie undergoes successful surgery following Cartagena accident
2021 BSB champion Tarran Mackenzie has undergone successful surgery to his right tibia after suffering a crash at Cartagena.

WorldSBK and BSB both on the table for Leon Haslam
Leon Haslam has options to remain in WorldSBK or switch back to BSB for the 2022 season.

WorldSBK: Chaz Davies takes up Riders’ coach role with Ducati
Winner of 32 WorldSBK races, Chaz Davies returns to Aruba.it Racing Ducati as the team’s official Riders’ coach.

Brookes: WorldSBK ‘kind of got stale’ with Rea dominance, 2021 ‘was exciting’
Following six seasons of dominance by Jonathan Rea, a time where WorldSBK ‘got a bit stale’ according to BSB rider Josh Brookes, the incredible 2021 title fight between Rea and Toprak Razgatlioglu made Brookes a fan again.