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A closer look at how the 2022 WorldSBK grid is shaping up
Here's a closer look at who will be riding where for the 2022 WorldSBK championship, along with what seats are still to be filled.

Kofler switches Moto3 for WorldSSP in 2022, joins Krummenacher at CM Racing
Maximilian Kofler will switch from Moto3 to WorldSSP in 2022 after becoming part of the new-look CM Ducati Racing team alongside Randy Krummenacher.

Alvaro Bautista completes first Ducati WorldSBK laps since 2019
Alvaro Bautista makes his Ducati World Superbike return during a private test at Jerez.

World Superbike reveals provisional 2022 calendar, Phillip Island finale
World Superbike reveals a provisional 13-round calendar for the 2022 season.

WorldSBK riders praise Mandalika layout, grip in the wet was ‘unbelievable’
It’s fair to say the all-new Mandalika circuit was a success after several WorldSBK riders called the layout ‘incredible’, while the grip in the wet was ‘unbelievable’.

Bautista: Two years at Honda ‘much harder than expected’
Alvaro Bautista has called his last two years at Honda ‘harder than expected’, while both WorldSBK seasons felt like ‘starting from zero’.

Sykes: ‘Good riders’ make the difference in the wet, not about BMW being better
Tom Sykes has put BMW’s impressive recent run of wet weather WorldSBK results down to having ‘good riders’ as they ‘can get around some of the bike’s limitations’, as opposed to BMW being better than other bikes.

Nozane: ‘I will need to make a step up’, targets maiden WorldSBK podium in 2022
Despite his best WorldSBK result of the year in Mandalika, Kohta Nozane is aware that a step forward in performance is needed in 2022; ‘I will need to make a step up and the target for 2022 is to make it onto the podium for the first time’.

Sykes will consider BSB and MotoAmerica, has no concrete plans at present
Tom Sykes has confirmed that racing in BSB or MotoAmerica are of interest to him after last weekend's WorldSBK season finale, which is expected to be his last in the world championship.

Gerloff ‘happy the season is over’, needs to find ‘aggressive balance’ for 2022
GRT Yamaha rider Garrett Gerloff is ‘happy’ that his extremely difficult second season in WorldSBK is over, and that preparation for 2022 can begin.

Van Der Mark ‘really pissed off’ after being let down by physical condition
Despite securing his third WorldSBK podium for BMW in race two at Mandalika, Michael Van Der Mark was left ‘pissed off’ after having no power due to being unwell throughout the final round of 2021.

Razgatlioglu: MotoGP ‘maybe in two years’, prefers WorldSBK paddock
New 2021 World Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu has once again reaffirmed his intention to remain in WorldSBK for now, while ‘maybe in two years’ MotoGP could be an option.

Locatelli: ‘It’s great to finish P4 in the championship’, Rinaldi crashes out
Andrea Locatelli gets the better of fellow Italian Michael Rinaldi after the latter crashes out of Mandalika WorldSBK race two.

Redding to make BMW debut next month, ‘Van Der Mark a bit aggressive’
Third in this season’s 2021 WorldSBK championship, Scott Redding will make his BMW debut midway through December in a private test for the German manufacturer.

Davies ready ‘to walk away from motorcycle racing’ following final WorldSBK race
Chaz Davies has competed in his final WorldSBK race as he prepares to embark on ‘the next step in life'.

Redding: Rea battle ‘one of the best I’ve had’ in WorldSBK
Scott Redding believes his Mandalika WorldSBK race two battle with Jonathan Rea is ‘probably one of the best I’ve had’ since he joined the series in 2020.

Rea: I have no regrets, I rode to my maximum and with all my heart
Jonathan Rea relinquishes the #1 plate for the first time since 2016 after Toprak Razgatlioglu claimed his first WorldSBK championship.

Razgatlioglu: WorldSBK championship ‘has always been my dream, it’s incredible’
Toprak Razgatlioglu has won his maiden WorldSBK championship after finishing second in race one at Mandalika.

Update: Mandalika WorldSBK race two to go ahead with revised 12 lap distance
Update: Following a lengthy delay, the final WorldSBK race of the 2021 season will go ahead in the shape of a 12 lap race. The world championship has already been decided as Toprak Razgatlioglu claimed second in race one.

Razgatlioglu ‘not happy’ about cancelled race despite ‘easier’ route to title
Despite an easier passage to what could be his first ever WorldSBK title, Toprak Razgatlioglu is disappointed to lose out on Sunday’s Superpole race after it was cancelled and replaced by today’s postponed race one.

Rea faces even bigger ‘disadvantage’ after cancelled Superpole race
Jonathan Rea has lost out on one of three opportunities to gain points on title rival Toprak Razgatlioglu after extreme weather conditions sees WorldSBK race one in Mandalika replace Sunday’s cancelled Superpole race.

Update: Mandalika WorldSBK race one postponed until Sunday
WorldSBK race one in Mandalika has been postponed until Sunday due to extreme weather, meaning race one and two will take place tomorrow, while the Superpole race has been cancelled

Haslam to miss remainder of WorldSBK Indonesia with shoulder injury
Leon Haslam will take no further part in his final weekend as a WorldSBK rider after suffering from a lingering shoulder injury in Mandalika.

Razgatlioglu ‘feeling very good’ after dominating Mandalika day one
Toprak Razgatlioglu dominates both WorldSBK free practice sessions at the all-new Mandalika circuit in what could be a history-making weekend for the Turkish rider.