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Official: Tarran Mackenzie to make WorldSBK debut at Assen
Tarran Mackenzie will officially make his WorldSBK debut at Assen later this month, marking the first of three world championship appearances for the current British Superbike champion in 2022.

Aragon WorldSBK: Michael Van Der Mark in race against time to be fit
Michael Van Der Mark’s participation in next week’s 2022 WorldSBK season-opener remains in doubt following a recent mountain bike accident.

WorldSBK confirm Phillip Island will host 2022 season finale
WorldSBK officially confirm Phillip Island as the 2022 season finale, which also marks the world championship’s return to Australia for the first time since 2020.

Bradley Ray shows impressive pace on Yamaha debut, a sign of things to come?
Bradley Ray was one of five British Superbike riders to go underneath the existing Snetterton lap record during last weekend’s test, an achievement he completed on his debut aboard R1 machinery - prompting the question: Is Ray back?
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Toprak Razgatlioglu: This year, I fight for me! Jonathan Rea 'not many can win'
After becoming WorldSBK champion for the first time in his career, Toprak Razgatlioglu says 'this year, I fight for me!', while Motoxracing have confirmed Isaac Vinales' departure from the team after signing rookie Roberto Tamburini.

Is 2022 finally the year of Ducati in WorldSBK? Bautista the title favourite?
If Ducati are to win a first WorldSBK title since 2011, then Alvaro Bautista is expected to be a major reason why.

BSB Test: Sykes 'barely worked up a sweat', find out what 'surprised' Mackenzie
Tom Sykes says he ‘barely worked up a sweat’ to go underneath the existing British Superbike lap record at Snetterton, but still claims to be on the backfoot.

Dovizioso looking to maximise Argentina MotoGP, under pressure?
Andrea Dovizioso’s return to MotoGP with Yamaha enters a crucial stage after scoring just two points from two races; 'After the sad result in Indonesia, I really want to be back and do better'.

What’s going on with Scott Redding and BMW? Honda move ahead
With just one pre-season WorldSBK test left at MotorLand Aragon, Scott Redding and BMW look to be in a precarious position after finishing way off the pace in Catalunya.

Are Honda back following Iker Lecuona’s impressive top three finish?
Iker Lecuona was undeniably one of the stars of WorldSBK pre-season testing in Catalunya as the former MotoGP rider mixed it at the front with the likes of world champion Toprak Razgatlioglu, Jonathan Rea and Alvaro Bautista.

Oettl impresses again after finding 'engine brake, edge grip' gains in Catalunya
GoEleven Ducati rider Philipp Oettl continues what appears to be a seamless transition from WorldSSP to WorldSBK after finishing the two-day Catalunya test ninth fastest.

Pirelli confirm all-new SCQ tyre to replace previous Q option for 2022
Pirelli officially confirm an all-new SCQ tyre will be made available for both WorldSBK qualifying and its 10-lap Superpole race.

Razgatlioglu: 'I like a free bike', enjoys wet conditions for 'the first time'
After topping his third consecutive WorldSBK pre-season test, world champion Toprak Razgatlioglu says Yamaha’s new electronics package 'looks ready to race'.
WorldSBK Test Catalunya-Barcelona, Spain - Results (Final)
Toprak Razgatlioglu has ended his third consecutive WorldSBK pre-season test of 2022 quickest after rain brought an early end to day-two in Catalunya.

FIRST LOOK: Tom Sykes makes British Superbike return with MCE Ducati
Tom Sykes completes his first official laps for MCE Ducati during official British Superbike testing at Snetterton.

Is Alvaro Bautista beginning to look like a serious title threat in 2022?
If WorldSBK pre-season testing has shown us anything, it’s that Alvaro Bautista and Ducati are looking incredibly fast ahead of the 2022 season-opener in Aragon next month.

Gerloff 'shocked' by extent of low grip, but R1 'working the whole time'
Garrett Gerloff continues his impressive pre-season form by finishing day-one of the Catalunya WorldSBK test third. Says the Yamaha R1 is ‘working’ no matter the grip levels on offer.

Alvaro Bautista sets blistering pace on day-one of WorldSBK test in Catalunya
Alvaro Bautista makes a brilliant start to WorldSBK testing in Catalunya after claiming top spot by over two tenths from Jonathan Rea.

Is the 2022 WorldSBK season over before it began for Isaac Vinales?
Financial concerns regarding the new Motoxracing Yamaha Team have led to speculation that Isaac Vinales will not take part in the 2022 WorldSBK campaign.

Alex Lowes: 'I know I can win', expects 2022 WorldSBK season to be a 'dogfight'
Alex Lowes is convinced the 2022 WorldSBK season will see him replicate the same level of performances that saw him win on his Kawasaki debut in 2020.

Tarran Mackenzie passed fit for Snetterton British Superbike test
Defending British Superbike champion Tarran Mackenzie will make his first on-track appearance since suffering a broken leg at Cartagena last January, during this weekend’s official Snetterton test.

GRT Yamaha showcases 2022 WorldSBK colours, Gerloff 'excited' to ride new bike
Alongside world champions Pata Yamaha, satellite team GRT have officially unveiled its 2022 WorldSBK colours for Garrett Gerloff and Kohta Nozane.

Razgatlioglu, Yamaha officially unveil new #1, Locatelli 'ready for next step'
Pata Yamaha officially become the fourth full factory WorldSBK team to unveil its 2022 colours, while world champion Toprak Razgatlioglu showcases his new #1 plate for the first time.

'Let’s get the title back' - Jonathan Rea, KRT unveil 2022 WorldSBK colours
'Let’s get the WorldSBK title back' says Jonathan Rea, as KRT officially join Team HRC and Aruba.it Ducati as full factory teams to unveil their 2022 colours.