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Misano WorldSBK: Toprak Razgatlioglu: “It still looks like it's possible to be champion”
Toprak Razgatlioglu remains convinced that he can challenge Alvaro Bautista for the WorldSBK title, despite the Ducati rider winning 11 of the first 12 races.
Eric Granado to miss Misano WorldSBK round after suffering “serious brain swelling”
Eric Granado will not compete at this weekend’s Misano WorldSBK round after failing to be cleared by doctors.
Alvaro Bautista not doing Ducati MotoGP test with “intention to do a wildcard”
Alvaro Bautista will soon be aboard a factory Ducati MotoGP bike, as part of a reward for his WorldSBK title win last season.
WorldSBK: Alvaro Bautista: “I don’t think Ducati wants two top riders, difficult to manage”
Alvaro Bautista has shared his thoughts regarding the 2024 WorldSBK campaign, stating ‘I don’t have a preference’ when it comes to his teammate.
Kawasaki “is now 100% WorldSBK” after deciding not to enter Suzuka 8 hours
Winner of the famous race in 2019, Kawasaki Racing Team have decided not to enter this year’s Suzuka 8 hours, as the focus has shifted solely towards WorldSBK.
Danilo Petrucci compares MotoGP and WorldSBK race formats, but which is harder?
Danilo Petrucci believes MotoGP edges out WorldSBK when it comes to which is harder, despite Superbikes having one race more per weekend.
“Unable to prove their skill” - Scott Smart makes argument for combined weight
Former FIM WorldSBK Technical Director, Scott Smart, discussed the advantages of having a combined weight limit for rider and bike on this week’s Crash.net MotoGP podcast.
WorldSBK: “Maybe in the middle of the season” - Ducati in no rush to announce second rider
With Alvaro Bautista dominating the 2023 WorldSBK championship through four rounds, and already signed to another one-year deal for next season, chances of Ducati remaining very competitive are extremely high.
Danilo Petrucci “ready for Misano” after Mugello WorldSBK test
Danilo Petrucci feels as though a breakthrough with his Panigale V4 R has been made ahead of round five of the 2023 WorldSBK season.
Tito Rabat replaces Tom Sykes at Puccetti Kawasaki for remainder of WorldSBK 2023
Former MotoGP rider Tito Rabat will make his return to WorldSBK at Misano after agreeing to join Puccetti Kawasaki.
Carlos Checa: “You can’t automatically be at the front in WorldSBK because you came from MotoGP”
Carlos Checa says the improved level of WorldSBK shows that those switching from MotoGP aren’t guaranteed success.
WorldSBK: “Ducati-Alvaro Bautista package racing in another championship”, Jonathan Rea, Toprak Razgatlioglu ‘helpless’ - Pere Riba
Pere Riba, crew chief to six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea, wants quicker changes to be made in order to have a more balanced championship.
Keith Huewen: A shame MotoGP missed out on Toprak, like Rea
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s WorldSBK switch from Yamaha to BMW was among the topics on this week’s packed Crash.net MotoGP podcast featuring Keith Huewen.
Carlos Checa acknowledges Alvaro Bautista dominance but calls WorldSBK “very well-balanced”
The last Ducati rider to win a WorldSBK title prior to Alvaro Bautista winning the championship last season, Carlos Checa believes the Spaniard’s incredible results so far in 2023 are due to him ‘riding better than his competitors’, not because of his machinery.
WorldSBK: Dominique Aegerter undergoes arm pump surgery ahead of Misano
Leading the way in the battle for WorldSBK rookie of the year, Dominique Aegerter has successfully undergone arm pump surgery ahead of round five at Misano.
WorldSBK: Andrea Locatelli stays with Yamaha after signing two-year deal
Just one day after the bombshell news that Toprak Razgatlioglu will join BMW for the 2024 WorldSBK season, Yamaha have responded with their first move...
WorldSBK: Danilo Petrucci: “I have more confidence with MotoGP bike, gap to Alvaro Bautista the same”
As he gets set for his return to WorldSBK machinery with a test at Mugello, Danilo Petrucci says the feeling he gets from a MotoGP bike gives him ‘more confidence’.
Alvaro Bautista: “Less stress” in WorldSBK, “would be difficult to say yes to MotoGP"
Alvaro Bautista says a return to MotoGP would be difficult for him to accept after claiming WorldSBK is ‘less stressful’.
WorldSBK: Kenan Sofuoglu confirms interest from Kawasaki before Toprak Razgatlioglu agreed BMW move
Kenan Sofuoglu has confirmed that interest was shown by Kawasaki prior to Toprak Razgatlioglu agreeing to a deal with BMW for the 2024 WorldSBK season.
Toprak Razgatlioglu signs with BMW for 2024 WorldSBK season
Toprak Razgatlioglu has agreed to join BMW for the 2024 WorldSBK season after leaving Yamaha.
What Toprak Razgatlioglu leaving Yamaha could mean for 2024 WorldSBK rider line-up
The bombshell news that Toprak Razgatlioglu leaving Yamaha has been confirmed, which means a new manufacturer in WorldSBK, or even MotoGP will be signing the Turkish star next season.
Guim Roda: “We are in a worse position” than 2019, as Jonathan Rea, Alex Lowes complete Misano WorldSBK test
Guim Roda says fighting for WorldSBK wins remains the target for Kawasaki after making one of its worst starts to a season in years.
WorldSBK: Toprak Razgatlioglu unlikely to make MotoGP move as Yamaha confirm split
Toprak Razgatlioglu will officially leave Yamaha at the end of the 2023 WorldSBK season, making a move to MotoGP very unlikely.
WorldSBK: Michael Ruben Rinaldi: “Goal is to win my home race but Alvaro Bautista looks really strong”
Michael Ruben Rinaldi feels he has the pace to be a major challenger in Misano, but can he beat teammate and current WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista?