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Clementi, Lanzi to join WSBK grid
Ivan Clementi is testing at Jerez this week ahead of an anticipated World Superbike campaign in 2013, while rumours of Liberty Racing's participation refuse to go away...

Gregoria Lavilla joins WSBK management team
'It will be important to find a formula that allows all the teams, riders and manufacturers to be competitive' - Gregorio Lavilla

Sykes back on form as 2013 countdown begins
Tom Sykes and Loris Baz make a start on their preparations for the 2013 World Superbike Championship with a test at Almeria in Spain.

Jules Cluzel impressed by Suzuki power
'It has so much power compared to the weight, so I have to alter my riding style because everything is happening much faster' - Jules Cluzel

Kawasaki back in WSBK action at Almeria
Kawasaki's Tom Sykes and Loris Baz will officially mark the end of the World Superbike winter testing ban by returning to their respective bikes at Almeria this week.

PICS: Thrills and spills of WSBK 2012
A selection of the most dramatic action shots from Crash.net's 2012 WSBK picture library

WSBK Rider of the Year vote: Full Results
Tom Sykes wins Crash.net's 2012 World Superbike Rider of the Year poll by a substantial margin...

Grillini BMW signs Iannuzzo for 2013
Grillini BMW unveils its plans for the 2013 World Superbike Championship with the announcement that it has signed the experienced Vittorio Iannuzzo.

Alstare Racing's Batta excited by WSBK prospects
'I feel that my life is the motorcycle and for six months at home with nothing happening... this was for me very difficult' - Francis Batta

Toseland set for land speed record bid in 2014
'If successful, this will be a fantastic personal achievement but also a great accolade to bring back to the UK' - James Toseland

Aprilia confirms Sylvain Guintoli
Sylvain Guintoli and Eugene Laverty are charged with defending Aprilia's World Superbike Championship crown in 2013.

PICS: Jerez WSBK test
CLICK HERE for pictures from this week's ongoing World Superbike test at Jerez, Spain.

Vote for your 2012 WSBK Rider of the Year
CLICK HERE to rate each of the World Superbike Championship riders out of ten for their 2012 performances...

POLL: Win on Sunday, sell on Monday?
Which of the following 2012 race-winning bikes is top of your 'must have' list?

Alstare, Ducati deal confirmed
Team Ducati Alstare is officially confirmed with Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini to ride the Ducati 1199 Panigale in the World Superbike Championship next season.

Ducati confirms split with Althea Racing
Ducati confirms it won't continue with Althea Racing for the 2013 World Superbike season, but insists Carlos Checa will ride the new 1199 Panigale.

Eurosport agrees new World Superbike TV deal
The World Superbike Championship will continue to be shown on Eurosport for 2013, 2014 and 2015.

35% off Superbikes: When Britain ruled the World
Crash.net viewers can enjoy a massive 35% off the DVD and Download RRP of 'Superbikes: When Britain ruled the World'!

Pit stops among WSBK rule changes
Pit stops and new minimum weight for 1200cc twins among 2013 World Superbike rule changes

Sykes philosophical, hails breakthrough season
Tom Sykes refuses to be too downcast about missing out on the 2012 World Superbike Championship by a mere half point, insisting both he and Kawasaki have exceeded their loftiest expectations.

2012 eni WSBK Championship standings
Max Biaggi emerges on top of the closest and most keenly fought World Superbike Championship fight in the history of the series...

Hopkins 'had no choice but to pull out'
John Hopkins decides to take a sabbatical from motorcycle racing in an effort to get back to full racing fitness for 2014.

Checa eyes perfect farewell for Ducati 1198
The Ducati 1198/1098R, one of the most successful bikes in the history of the World Superbike Championship, prepares to bow out at Magny-Cours.