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Garrett Gerloff makes stop at “unmatched show” ahead of 2026 WorldSBK season
WorldSBK rider Garrett Gerloff paid a visit to the AMA Supercross round in Houston before heading to Australia.

Jake Dixon sacrifices WorldSBK test day: “We needed to work on riding in the rain”
Jake Dixon was one of several WorldSBK riders forced to make do with wet weather during the Portimao test.

Somkiat Chantra to miss Australian WorldSBK, replacement confirmed
HRC has confirmed that Somkiat Chantra will miss the opening WorldSBK round of 2026 in Australia.

Nicolo Bulega laments “extreme” Portugal weather at latest WorldSBK test
WorldSBK got “very unlucky” with “extreme” conditions at its Portimao test, says Nicolo Bulega.

BMW makes EWC reshuffle to create space for WorldSBK race winner
BMW has restructured its EWC effort to make space for former WorldSBK winner Michael van der Mark.

BMW unveils 2026 WorldSBK challenger with refreshed livery
BMW has reverted to a predominantly white livery for the 2026 WorldSBK season.

Sam Lowes: New Ducati WorldSBK bike “quite different” to previous model
The new Ducati WorldSBK bike is an improvement in one key area, according to one rider.

WorldSBK test chaos as Portugal weather warnings causes plans to change
The second European test of the WorldSBK 2026 preseason has been moved as a result of bad weather in Portugal.

Garrett Gerloff gives initial verdict on updated WorldSBK Kawasaki
Garrett Gerloff breaks down the changes on the updated 2026 Kawasaki WorldSBK bike.

Sam Lowes Ducati WorldSBK adaptation frustrated by bad weather
Sam Lowes’ WorldSBK preseason was frustrated by bad weather at the first test in Jerez.

GRT Yamaha reveals 2026 WorldSBK livery ahead of rookie’s debut
The GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team has shown off its 2026 livery ahead of Stefano Manzi’s debut season.

Pata Yamaha reveals 2026 WorldSBK livery after distinctive 2025 campaign
Pata Yamaha has launched its 2026 WorldSBK livery, largely unchanged from that of 2025.

World Superbike legend “brings so much life” to Honda, claims new signing
Jake Dixon was very complimentary of Jonathan Rea’s return to the Honda World Superbike fold

Ex-MotoGP rider doing “nothing crazy” to find speed on Ducati World Superbike
Iker Lecuona says he is able to be fast on the Ducati World Superbike without pushing

Alex Lowes “like a big kid” during limited Jerez World Superbike test running
Alex Lowes debriefs his first test of the year on the Bimota

Jonathan Rea talks Honda WorldSBK return: “Sensations I’ve been missing”
Jonathan Rea enjoys "good sensations" on his Honda WorldSBK return, but admits "If I told my doctor I was here, he’d be mad!"

Doubts cast over Andrea Iannone 2026 WorldSBK season
Andrea Iannone is thought to not be heading to Australia for the 2026 WorldSBK season opener.

Positive wet weather verdict from new BMW WorldSBK riders
Danilo Petrucci and Miguel Oliveira react after their first wet riding on the BMW M1000 RR in WorldSBK.

Ducati WorldSBK team reveals 2026 livery after previous uncertainty
The MGM Ducati team has become the latest to launch its 2026 WorldSBK season.

New-look Kawasaki ZX-10RR breaks cover for 2026 WorldSBK debut
The new Kawasaki ZX-10RR has made its public debut for 2026 in WorldSBK form at Jerez.

Jonathan Rea gets first laps on Honda WorldSBK bike at Jerez test
Jonathan Rea has been able to complete his first laps as Honda’s WorldSBK test rider.

Should WorldSBK have more non-European races? “There are reasons why we don’t”
Non-European WorldSBK races must make financial sense, says Alex Lowes.

World champion team selling ultra-rare Toprak Razgatlioglu Yamaha replica
An ultra-rare Toprak Razgatlioglu Yamaha replica is being sold by a world champion team for an eye-watering sum

Honda rookie’s World Superbike debut in doubt after worse-than-expected injury
One Honda World Superbike rookie’s 2026 debut is in serious doubt after injury