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French WorldSBK Sunday “took everything” from Tommy Bridewell after Race 1 crash
Tommy Bridewell says he was “exhausted” after the French WorldSBK Superpole Race, before crashing out of Race 2.
Alvaro Bautista still “struggling with the bike” despite French WorldSBK top six
Alvaro Bautista says he is still “struggling” with the 2026 Ducati despite finishing in the top-six in Race 2 at the French WorldSBK.
Iker Lecuona drops “conservative” WorldSBK setup approach in bid to close Bulega gap
Iker Lecuona says he tried two different bikes just on Sunday at the French WorldSBK.
Nicolo Bulega puts “more on the table” to respond to Iker Lecuona WorldSBK challenge
Nicolo Bulega says he puts “more on the table” whenever Iker Lecuona “pushes more” to challenge him in WorldSBK.
“Not my intention”: Iker Lecuona reacts to Nicolo Bulega French WorldSBK near miss
Iker Lecuona explains he was trying to avoid Nicolo Bulega when he the two nearly collided in the French WorldSBK Superpole Race.
“Third-fastest” Sam Lowes “missing a bit” to chase French WorldSBK wins
Sam Lowes says he is “missing a bit” to chase French WorldSBK wins against the factory Ducati riders.
“Not easy to race with our bike”: Alex Lowes ‘frustrated’ in WorldSBK Ducati battle
French WorldSBK Race 1 was “a little bit frustrating” for Alex Lowes after the red flag.
Iker Lecuona bemoans “bad luck” after another Nicolo Bulega defeat at French WorldSBK
Iker Lecuona says he had “bad luck” in Race 1 at the French WorldSBK, which was won by Nicolo Bulega after a red flag.
Nicolo Bulega dominant at “90 per cent” in French WorldSBK
Nicolo Bulega says he was only at “90 per cent” during his dominant French WorldSBK Race 1 win.
Past WorldSBK venue reportedly set to return in 2027
WorldSBK is reportedly set to add two new circuits to its 2027 calendar, including one returning venue.
Iker Lecuona “cannot be happy” as Nicolo Bulega cruises to French WorldSBK pole
Iker Lecuona says he “cannot be happy” as his deficit to Nicolo Bulega continues at the French WorldSBK.
Nicolo Bulega bemoans “not the best” feeling despite topping French WorldSBK practice
Nicolo Bulega was fastest in both French WorldSBK practices on Friday, but bemoaned a poor feeling afterwards.
“Quite different”: Iker Lecuona brings MotoGP setup back to WorldSBK
Iker Lecuona says he brought back an element of his MotoGP setup to the French WorldSBK.
Jake Dixon “a step better” at French WorldSBK but “a lot of work to do”
Two 11th places on Friday at the French WorldSBK represented “a step better” for Jake Dixon.
“The problem is the budget” for Ducati WorldSBK team amid MotoGP rider links
Go Eleven has multiple rider options for WorldSBK 2027, says team boss Denis Sacchetti, but there is a money “problem”.
New WorldSBK crew chief for Andrea Locatelli: “We needed a bit of a reset”
Yamaha has changed Andrea Locatelli’s WorldSBK crew chief for round nine of 2026 after a disappointing first part of the season.
Xavi Vierge “will stay” in WorldSBK next year but “nothing is closed yet”
Xavi Vierge is sure he will stay in WorldSBK in 2027 but he hasn’t yet signed a deal for next season.
Miguel Oliveira hoping to tap into “unreached potential” with new BMW WorldSBK deal
Miguel Oliveira says there is “unreached potential” to tap into with BMW in WorldSBK 2027.
“I decided”: WorldSBK leader Nicolo Bulega promises 2027 announcement “very soon”
Nicolo Bulega says he has “decided” on his 2027 plans, and enters Magny-Cours with a shot at the WorldSBK title.
Alvaro Bautista “working” on 2027 WorldSBK deal but nothing “clear” yet
Alvaro Bautista says his manager is trying to put something together for him for WorldSBK 2027.
End of the road? MotoGP winner's future uncertain as major WorldSBK news confirmed
Danilo Petrucci has confirmed he will not be a factory BMW WorldSBK rider in 2027.
Fitness verdicts given for two Ducati WorldSBK riders, one ruled out of Magny-Cours
Alberto Surra and Tarran Mackenzie had to undergo fitness checks ahead of the French WorldSBK at Magny-Cours.
BMW makes Miguel Oliveira decision as first 2027 WorldSBK rider confirmed
BMW has announced it has re-signed Miguel Oliveira for the 2027 WorldSBK season.
How Nicolo Bulega can become WorldSBK champion at Magny-Cours
Nicolo Bulega has his first mathematical chance to win the 2026 WorldSBK title at Magny-Cours this weekend.