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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?

WorldSBK: Tom Sykes: “I thought I might get a pot of tea and get to know him"
After their fallout on social media a few months ago, Tom Sykes says his return to BMW at the recent WorldSBK test in Misano was met without much interaction from Scott Redding.

Alvaro Bautista: WorldSBK hat-trick at Misano “more difficult, Toprak Razgatlioglu has amazing pace”
Despite claiming three WorldSBK hat-tricks from a possible four so far this season, world champion Alvaro Bautista is not expecting to have everything his own way in Misano.

WorldSBK: Toprak Razgatlioglu: “Potential is very high, I need a real win” at Misano
Toprak Razgatlioglu admits that winning the longer format races is his main priority at next month’s Misano WorldSBK round.

WorldSBK: “We understood where we can improve” - Xavi Vierge finds breakthrough at Misano test
Xavi Vierge says a breakthrough has been made after testing a new swingarm at the recent Misano WorldSBK test.

WorldSBK: Loris Baz still “not riding naturally, foot more painful at Misano”
Loris Baz has admitted he is still not riding naturally after suffering a broken fibula at the Mandalika WorldSBK round.

WorldSBK: Scott Redding: New swingarm “not pretty, was not something we’re going to race”
Scott Redding says a new swingarm tested at the WorldSBK test in Misano will not be used at the same track next month.

“Maybe the best bike I have ever ridden” - Danilo Petrucci “sad” to leave MotoGP
After swapping WorldSBK for a return to MotoGP in place of the injured Enea Bastianini, Danilo Petrucci is ‘sad’ at the thought of his comeback already being over.

Misano WorldSBK Test: Iker Lecuona: “I don’t have any confidence to release the brakes, cannot be happy”
Iker Lecuona has cut a frustrated figure following the two-day Misano WorldSBK test, after expecting more in terms of performance.

Misano WorldSBK Test: Toprak Razgatlioglu ready to challenge Alvaro Bautista? “My race simulation was unbelievable”
Toprak Razgatlioglu feels as though he’s ready to challenge runaway championship leader Alvaro Bautista for wins at the upcoming WorldSBK round at Misano.

Catalunya WorldSBK: Alvaro Bautista: “For now, I love it! In one of the best moments of my career”
Alvaro Bautista insists his decision to continue racing with Ducati in WorldSBK next season is due to be ‘in one of the best moments of my career’.

Catalunya WorldSBK: Michael Ruben Rinaldi and Axel Bassani spat continues - “I don’t know what happened to his brain”
Michael Ruben Rinaldi has not backed down in his criticism of Axel Bassani, following the pair’s controversial incident during Race 1 of the Catalunya WorldSBK round.

WorldSBK: Tom Sykes leaves Puccetti Kawasaki, returns to BMW temporarily
Tom Sykes has parted ways with Puccetti Kawasaki after just four rounds of the 2023 WorldSBK championship.

Catalunya WorldSBK: Alex Lowes: “Jonathan Rea and I are on the limit every time we ride this bike”
Alex Lowes says he and six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea are ‘pushing to the limit every time we ride this bike’ but that more needs to come from the team if they want regular podiums or better.

Tarran Mackenzie set for WorldSBK test with PETRONAS MIE Honda
Former British Superbike champion Tarran Mackenzie will take part in the upcoming WorldSBK test at Misano for the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Team.