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Andrea Iannone: ‘We’re not too far away, race pace was quite good’
Andrea Iannone believes he’s close to fighting at the front of WorldSBK after a promising test at Jerez.
Michael Van Der Mark takes aim at Scott Redding: ‘It’s just disrespectful… Wants to put everything on Instagram to show who’s best’
Michael Van Der Mark and Scott Redding came to blows during testing at Jerez, and both riders weren’t shy in offering their views.
Toprak Razgatlioglu says ‘we can fight for the podium every race’ if rear grip issues get ironed out
After another impressive day at the Jerez test, the 2021 world champion feels as though BMW are getting closer to where they need to be.
Jonathan Rea ‘felt great straight away, happy with the progress’ at Jerez
The six-time WorldSBK champion was second fastest at the Jerez test, and is feeling confident ahead of Portimao.
Nicolo Bulega ‘smiling’ after new lap record at Jerez WorldSBK test, hopes ‘rivals are worried!’
The Italian rookie is quickly becoming a sensation even before the 2024 WorldSBK campaign has begun, after topping both days of testing in Jerez.
Ducati confirm how much ballast has been added to Alvaro Bautista’s bike
Ducati have confirmed that six kilos has been added to the two-time WorldSBK champion’s Panigale V4 R.
2024 WorldSBK test Jerez, Spain - Day two Results (Final)
Nicolo Bulega was once again been the star of the show during day two of WorldSBK testing at Jerez, as he finished half a second clear.
Sam Lowes ready to ‘come out fighting’, picks Nicolo Bulega as a rider to watch
Sam Lowes admits he needs more time in the saddle of his Panigale V4 R, but that he will come out fighting at Phillip Island next month.
Alvaro Bautista struggles at Jerez: ‘I felt a lot of pain in my neck and back’
The two-time WorldSBK champion admitted day one of the Jerez test did not go to plan after suffering with pain in his neck and back.
Andrea Iannone bullish after ‘real WorldSBK debut’: ‘Maybe I didn’t lose a lot, I’m confident’
Andrea Iannone is feeling confident after making an impressive start to WorldSBK testing at Jerez.
Toprak Razgatlioglu hits back at people who said ‘BMW’s not ready to have a championship bike’
The new BMW rider made a very good start to the Jerez WorldSBK test and claimed people’s perception of the M 1000 RR is wrong.
Nicolo Bulega after perfect opening day at Jerez WorldSBK test: ‘I can be competitive’
Nicolo Bulega made a statement on the opening day of WorldSBK testing at Jerez as he topped the timingsheets by over a second.
Danilo Petrucci: ‘Alvaro Bautista the favourite, four or five kilos won’t change the cards’
The Barni Ducati rider does not expect fellow Panigale V4 R rider Alvaro Bautista to surrender his status as favourite for the 2024 WorldSBK campaign.
Nicolo Bulega: 2024 ‘will be a very important year for me’
The WorldSBK rookie says the 2024 season will be ‘very important’ as he gets set for his first season alongside two-time champion Alvaro Bautista.
Dominique Aegerter declared unfit for opening day of Jerez WorldSBK test
The former two-time WorldSSP champion will take no part in the remainder of day-one in Jerez due to illness.
2024 WorldSBK Test Jerez, Spain - Day One Results
Nicolo Bulega made a superb start to pre-season testing as he topped day one of the WorldSBK test at Jerez.
Alvaro Bautista on WorldSBK rider-bike weight limit: ‘It’s more difficult in the fast corners’
Two-time WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista says the new rider and bike weight limit will make it especially hard for him this season.
Only three riders missing as WorldSBK gears up for first test of 2024 today
The opening pre-season test of 2024 is today, as Alvaro Bautista, Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea will lead a star-studded line-up.
Gigi Dall’Igna: ‘We have to find six kilos to put on Alvaro Bautista’s bike’
Gigi Dall’Igna says the new rider and bike weight limit rule in WorldSBK could result in them adding six kilos, depending on Alvaro Bautista’s bike.
WorldSBK: Alvaro Bautista: ‘It’s not a target to win three in a row'
Alvaro Bautista says he’s fully focused on himself ahead of defending his WorldSBK title for the second consecutive season.
WorldSBK: Kenan Sofuoglu: ‘Very difficult to beat Alvaro Bautista, but I believe in Toprak Razgatlioglu’
Toprak Razgatlioglu moving to BMW has done little to dampen Kenan Sofuoglu’s expectations, as the former Supersport great expects him to fight for WorldSBK wins from the outset in 2024.
WorldSBK: Axel Bassani: “I have a lot to learn in my first year as a factory rider”
Axel Bassani says the objective in his first season as a factory rider in WorldSBK is to learn as much as possible.
WorldSBK: Garrett Gerloff and Scott Redding on what ‘hugely talented’ Toprak Razgatlioglu can bring to BMW
Garrett Gerloff and Scott Redding believe Toprak Razgatlioglu is the perfect rider to push forward BMW’s WorldSBK project.
Ducati on 2024 WorldSBK expectations: ‘Difficult to imagine doing better’
Ducati's Gigi Dall’Igna says achieving more than the 2023 WorldSBK campaign is ‘difficult to imagine’.