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Laverty undergoes surgery, hopeful of ‘100 per cent’ recovery
Eugene Laverty says he is optimistic to make a 100 per cent recovery from the double wrist injury that forced him out of the latest World Superbike Championship round at Imola.

‘Bad luck’ disguises BMW, Sykes breakthrough
Tom Sykes is taking the positives of an upturn in race performance aboard his BMW away from round five of the World Superbike Championship at Imola despite having little to show for in terms of points.

Lowes ‘physically sick’ mid-race, soldiers on for ‘best nine points’
Alex Lowes has revealed he was ‘physically sick’ during the first World Superbike Championship race at Imola, the Briton soldiering on regardless to secure points that he described as his ‘best ever’ given the rather unfortunate circumstances.

Bridewell stars on call-up, wants more WorldSBK outings
Tommy Bridewell says he is hopes to get another shot on the Go Eleven Ducati in the World Superbike Championship after his impressive showing on the bike at Imola was curtailed by inclement weather conditions.

Davies details reasons for Imola cancellation... and why he agrees
Characteristics specific to the undulating Imola circuit and not just the heavy rain were a big factor in the decision to cancel the second World Superbike Championship race, Chaz Davies has revealed.

Conditions were dangerous, Bautista insists
Alvaro Bautista is adamant Race Direction were correct in cancelling the second World Superbike Championship race at Imola, saying the conditions were ‘dangerous.

Rea refuses to let rain dampen mood after triple hopes denied
Jonathan Rea chose to focus on the positives from his comprehensive return to the top step of the World Superbike podium at Imola this weekend, despite seeing his hopes of a lucrative triple victory scuppered by rain.

Latest WorldSBK Championship points’ standings
Click here for 2019 WorldSBK Riders' points standings Jonathan Rea carved his first dent into Alvaro Bautista’s lead at Imola with two wins from the two completed races giving his seemingly dwindling World Superbike

Final WorldSBK race cancelled as riders disagree over conditions
The third and final World Superbike Championship race of the weekend at Imola has been officially cancelled after poor weather conditions prompted a series of disagreements over whether to get the encounter underway.

Heavy rain delays WorldSBK race [UPDATED]
UPDATE: Race eventually cancelled by officials [Click for more]

Rea heads damp warm-up as Honda show pace
Click here for Sunday morning warm-up results Jonathan Rea led a Kawasaki Racing 1-2 in morning warm-up ahead of Sunday’s two World Superbike Championship races as inclement weather threw a curve

Davies gutted as ‘big opportunity’ scuppered by tech issues
Chaz Davies says he is ‘massively disappointed’ to miss out on a redeeming victory on Aruba.it Ducati’s home soil after an electrical problem prevented him from capitalising on his stunning pole position run.

Camier facing time out with shoulder injury
Leon Camier could be facing time on the sidelines after being caught up in an unfortunate accident during Superpole for the fifth World Superbike Championship round at Imola.

Razgatlioglu dismisses factory rivals in 11th to podium charge
Toprak Razgatlioglu emerged as the star performer from the opening World Superbike Championship race at Imola after powering up the field from 11th to beat his factory-backed rivals to the podium.

‘No one gave up’ – Rea penetrates Bautista dominance in style
Whilst the sight of Jonathan Rea atop the WorldSBK podium is certainly not an unusual one, the Ulsterman’s return to glory in race one at Imola nonetheless successfully brought variety to proceedings in 2019 as the first rider other than Alvaro Bautista to win a race.

Davies strikes back to snatch Imola WorldSBK pole
Full Superpole Qualifying results and grid positions Chaz Davies will start on a World Superbike Championship pole position for the first time this season after defeating pre-Superpole fa

Rea ramps up the pace as Bridewell debuts
Click here to view full free practice results (3) Jonathan Rea continued to stamp his mark on proceedings during third and final free practice for the fifth round of the 2019 World Superbike C

Rea feels momentum building after Friday dominance
Jonathan Rea is confident he is at the start of a comeback against runaway World Superbike Championship leader Alvaro Bautista after comfortably out-pacing his title rival in free practice for round five at Imola.

Bridewell gets Imola WorldSBK call up to replace Laverty
Tommy Bridewell is to make an unexpected World Superbike Championship outing this weekend after being called up to replace the injured Eugene Laverty at the Go Eleven Ducati team.

Last gasp Rea snatches FP2 lead from Davies
Click here for WorldSBK Imola - Free practice results (2) Jonathan Rea completed a sweep of top times for Kawasaki Racing with a rapid final effort in second free practice for round five of th

Grid regulations clarified after Assen cancellation
The 2019 FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championship regulations have been tweaked ahead of round five in Imola in the wake of Assen's race cancellation.

Laverty hospitalised with wrist fractures [UPDATED]
Eugene Laverty has been hospitalised after suffering fractures to both wrists in a crash during first free practice for the 2019 World Superbike Championship at Imola.

Rea, Kawasaki out-pace Ducati in Imola WorldSBK FP1
Click here for WorldSBK Imola Free Practice Results (1) Jonathan Rea began the fifth round of the 2019 World Superbike Championship in Imola as he means to go on with a run to the top of the t

Haslam reflects on ‘mixed memories’ at Imola
Leon Haslam is anticipating he will ‘adapt a little bit faster’ when he returns to Imola for round five of the 2019 World Superbike Championship having raced at the Italian venue last year.