WSBK News

Oliver Konig becomes the youngest rider in WorldSBK after making the switch straight from WorldSSP300. Replaces Isaac Vinales at Orelac Kawasaki. 

Jonathan Rea believes he’s in a good position to challenge current WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu for the 2022 title after better understanding ‘his mentality, his tactics and how he manages races’.

Despite competing in MotoGP Iker Lecuona feels he has more pressure to perform in WorldSBK after signing with a factory like Honda.

Here’s a closer look at the confirmed riders for the 2022 Bennetts British Superbike championship, along with what seats are left to be confirmed.

Pata Yamaha Team Principal, Paul Denning, compares the 2021 WorldSBK season finale battle involving Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea to that of Imola 2002 between legends Troy Bayliss and Colin Edwards.

Former MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci set to join next month’s WorldSBK test in Portimao ahead of a likely switch to MotoAmerica with Ducati.

WorldSBK rider Axel Bassani completes his first laps of 2022 alongside MotoGP star Marc Marquez in Portimao.

After making his 'big bike' debut last month, former Moto2 rider Xavi Vierge is in full preparation for his first WorldSBK campaign with Honda.

2022 WorldSBK rookie Xavi Vierge discusses failed opportunity to join MotoGP with Petronas Yamaha.

WorldSBK officials announce a series of new rules and regulations ahead of the 2022 season.

VR46 academy rider Stefano Manzi becomes the latest to depart Moto2 for WorldSSP after signing with Dynavolt Triumph.

Xavi Vierge never considered a more traditional Moto2 to WorldSSP move, instead ‘I prefer step forward’ with unusual switch directly to WorldSBK.

Steep learning curve ahead for new WorldSBK rider Iker Lecuona who says ‘everything’ about a Superbike is different to MotoGP.

WorldSBK rookie Iker Lecuona does not expect to replace Marc Marquez at next month’s official Sepang MotoGP test should the eight-time world champion be declared unfit.

‘Honda is one of the best factories’, but challenging for a ‘WorldSBK title’ in 2022 is too early according to new Team HRC rider Iker Lecuona.

Xavi Vierge claims joining Team HRC for the 2022 WorldSBK season is ‘the best team to join’ as a rookie.

After making his official debut for Team HRC in a three-day Jerez test last December, 2022 WorldSBK rookie Xavi Vierge has continued preparations for the new season with a track-day in Cartagena.

Oliver Konig looks set to move directly from WorldSSP300 to WorldSBK with the Orelac Racing VerdNatura Kawasaki team.

Triumph has officially confirmed its return to WorldSSP for the first time since 2012 with the signing of Estonian rider Hannes Soomer.

WorldSSP champion Dominique Aegerter annoyed by lack of 2022 WorldSBK opportunities; ‘nobody is interested in me as a Swiss rider’.

Aruba.it Ducati rider Michael Rinaldi continues his 2022 WorldSBK preparations with a test in Jerez.

Alvaro Bautista believes Ducati have eliminated their ‘weak points’ ahead of his return to the Aruba.it team for the 2022 WorldSBK season.

Former Moto2 rider Lorenzo Baldassarri has officially joined Evan Bros Yamaha for the 2022 WorldSSP season.

MIE Racing Honda will have a new sponsor for the 2022 WorldSBK season after announcing their partnership with technological innovation company RDS Co, Ltd.