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Rinaldi: “99.9% sure I will be in WorldSBK”, Redding still can’t “say anything”
Michael Ruben Rinaldi and Scott Redding are two of the biggest names yet to confirm their 2024 WorldSBK plans.

Remy Gardner stays at GRT Yamaha for 2024 WorldSBK season
Remy Gardner will again partner Dominique Aegerter after being confirmed at GRT Yamaha for a second consecutive WorldSBK campaign.

Yamaha: “We achieved our first target” by signing Jonathan Rea
Yamaha have confirmed Jonathan Rea was their first choice to replace Toprak Razgatlioglu for the 2024 WorldSBK season.

Rea on joining Yamaha: “It all boils down to the fact I need something new”
Jonathan Rea has spoken about his sensational switch from Kawasaki to Yamaha, claiming he needed a new challenge in WorldSBK.

Gardner: “I hope I still remember how to ride a bike”
Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter both expect to be competitive at this weekend’s French WorldSBK round at Magny-Cours.

Rea hoping to “fight for race wins”, edge of the tyres “can be quite punishing”
Jonathan Rea is hoping to be back in the mix for WorldSBK wins during this weekend’s French round at Magny-Cours.

Bassani: “How I feel about not having factory bike isn’t easy to explain”
‘It’s not easy to accept this situation’ - Axel Bassani believes he should be riding a factory WorldSBK machine.

Rinaldi pens emotional message to Ducati after losing factory ride
Michael Ruben Rinaldi says ‘I always gave my all every step of the way’ in a heartfelt message to Ducati after losing his factory WorldSBK ride.

Official: Nicolo Bulega joins factory Ducati team for 2024 WorldSBK season
Nicole Bulega replaces Michael Ruben Rinaldi alongside WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista for the 2024.

Official: Jonathan Rea leaves Kawasaki to join Yamaha
Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea will leave Kawasaki and switch to Yamaha for the 2024 season.

Ducati confirm Andrea Iannone to WorldSBK in 2024
Ducati have confirmed the expected news of Andrea Iannone joining them in WorldSBK for 2024.

Petrucci: “We are talking with Barni, probably I will stay”
Danilo Petrucci remains in discussion with Barni Ducati over a contract renewal for the 2024 WorldSBK campaign.
Rea, Bautista and Petrucci all under race lap record at Aragon test
Jonathan Rea used his limited track time to good effect on day-two of the Aragon WorldSBK test as he led world champion Alvaro Bautista.

Kawasaki ‘curious’ to see how Adrian Huertas rides ‘the WorldSBK bike’
Kawasaki says Adrian Huertas’ WorldSBK debut at the Aragon test is with a view of potentially elevating him to the series in the future.

Rinaldi “like a son but racing is racing”, Ducati close to a decision
Ducati have confirmed a decision on their factory WorldSBK line-up for 2024 is close to being announced.

Rea, Lowes set to test ‘some stuff for 2024’ at Aragon WorldSBK test
Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes are set to test at Aragon over the next two days as preparations for the 2024 WorldSBK season are already underway.

Five WorldSBK moves that could happen before Magny-Cours
With the 2024 WorldSBK line-up still far from being complete, here are some of the most expected rider moves, along with a surprise or two that could take shape before the next round in France.

Johann Zarco admits Ducati wanted "me in WorldSBK"
Johann Zarco says Ducati wanted to keep him ahead of a possible switch to WorldSBK in the future.

Bautista: “I think Bulega is very fast, he deserves an opportunity in WorldSBK”
Alvaro Bautista says Nicolo Bulega deserves the chance to join WorldSBK amid rumours linking the Italian could become Bautista’s teammate in 2024.

Ducati give clear indication that Bulega could replace Rinaldi
Ducati have confirmed a decision regarding their 2024 WorldSBK line-up won’t be made until Magny-Cours.

Andrea Iannone left out of Ducati test, delaying a possible comeback
Andrea Iannone will not participate in a Ducati test this week after all.

Iannone admits his one regret amid comeback talks: “I don’t believe in revenge”
Andrea Iannone has explained his one regret as he prepares to return to motorcycle racing next season.
Alvaro Bautista's social media tease - a MotoGP wildcard?
Alvaro Bautista has tweeted some winking emojies prompting speculation that he could be close to confirming a MotoGP wild-card.

2023 Suzuka 8 Hours results: Honda dominate with 1-2-3-4 finish
Honda’s Takumi Takahashi, Tetsuta Nagashima and Xavi Vierge won the 2023 Suzuka 8 Hours.