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Nicolo Bulega suffers heavy Ducati 850cc MotoGP test crash at Mugello
Reports from Italy state Bulega crashed while testing Ducati’s 850cc MotoGP bike

The 2027 WorldSBK rider line-up so far
Tommy Bridewell becomes the latest rider confirmed on the 2027 World Superbike grid.

“Exciting times” - Tommy Bridewell secures 2027 WorldSBK seat
Tommy Bridewell will remain in WorldSBK for 2027 after signing a contract extension with Superbike Advocates.

Italian WorldSBK starts early for Alex Lowes despite rained out Cremona test
Both Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani tested at Cremona Circuit ahead of the WorldSBK race there later this month.

“More dry laps than expected” for Jake Dixon at Cremona WorldSBK test
Jake Dixon got “more dry laps than expected” during a WorldSBK test at Cremona Circuit.

Alex Rins teases 'really interesting project' as he turns down WorldSBK move
Alex Rins rules out WorldSBK move after MotoGP exit: “I will stop with two wheels”

Yamaha: Why Jack Miller was “too good to miss” for 2027 WorldSBK team
Yamaha says the opportunity to bring MotoGP race winner Jack Miller into its WorldSBK team for 2027 was “too good to miss”.

Jack Miller joins Yamaha WorldSBK team after MotoGP exit
Jack Miller will leave MotoGP and join Yamaha’s factory WorldSBK team for 2027.

Vierge exit opens Yamaha WorldSBK door for Jack Miller
Yamaha has confirmed Xavi Vierge’s WorldSBK exit, clearing the path for Jack Miller to join its factory line-up in 2027.

“Annoying” mistake costs Jake Dixon breakthrough WorldSBK result
Jake Dixon thinks he could’ve been in the top-10 at the French WorldSBK without an “annoying” Superpole Race mistake.

WorldSBK rider praises non-Ducati rival: “It’s super impressive what he’s doing”
Garrett Gerloff has praised one of his non-Ducati rivals in WorldSBK despite a crash at Magny-Cours.

How one Ducati rider suffered “big hole in my fairing” at French WorldSBK
Lorenzo Baldassarri suffered a “big hole in my fairing” but still recovered to finish fourth in Race 2 at the French WorldSBK.

"Important for us" - Why WorldSBK's fight for third shouldn't be ignored
Yari Montella took another step towards securing third in the 2026 WorldSBK season at Magny-Cours.

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.