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WSBK Italy: Lowes checks on Laverty after 'unlucky' clash
Alex Lowes says he went to see Eugene Laverty immediately after their high speed clash which forced a red flag stoppage of race one.

WSBK Italy: Laverty unharmed in fiery crash at Imola
Eugene Laverty says he is feeling okay and been given the all clear by the World Superbike medics after his fall in race one at Imola

Sykes 'quietly confident' after health improvements
Tom Sykes says he's steadily recovering from a stomach illness which has hampered him for the past two rounds.
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Davies slams rival Rea in scathing Assen statement
"To #65 - you're a good enough rider without these games so cut the crap and lets continue to put on the show that is entertaining fans of Superbike..."

WSBK Netherlands: Hayden rides around broken frame on Red Bull Honda
Nicky Hayden says his Red Bull Honda squad uncovered a broken frame on his Fireblade after race one at Assen

WSBK Netherlands: Rea sets lap record for Assen pole, clashes with Davies
Jonathan Rea has set a new lap record at Assen to take a dominant pole position but had a close moment with Chaz Davies on a fast lap.

WSBK Netherlands: van der Mark splashes out with special Pata Yamaha livery
Michael van der Mark caught the eye with a special Pata Yamaha livery tweak to celebrate his home round at Assen
WSBK Netherlands: Assen signs new five-year WorldSBK deal
The TT Circuit Assen will host the World Superbike championship until at least 2021 after signing a new five-year deal.
Dall'Igna: MotoGP, WorldSBK synergy is key
Ducati's general manager Luigi Dall'Igna says the cooperation between its MotoGP and World Superbike efforts has been vital to improve its competitiveness.
Sykes details riding style changes ahead of '17
Tom Sykes quips that changing his riding style to suit Kawasaki's 2017 ZX-10RR has been 'a ball-ache'; feels he is well prepared ahead of season opener.
Brookes starts Go Fund Me page for WorldSBK wildcard
Josh Brookes has launched a Go Fund Me page to cover part of his team budget for his Phillip Island World Superbike wildcard entry
Hayden, Bradl launch new-look Red Bull Honda
Nicky Hayden and Stefan Bradl have unveiled the official Honda World Superbike squad which has gained title sponsorship backing from Red Bull.

Riding style switch key for van der Mark on Pata Yamaha
After a productive pre-season testing in Europe, Michael van der Mark feels adapting his riding style will be vital for his new challenge with Pata Yamaha

Milwaukee reveals 2017 WSBK Aprilia RSV4
Eugene Laverty and Lorenzo Savadori are on hand to pull the wraps off the Milwaukee Aprilia RSV4 they will ride in the 2017 World Superbike Championship.
Brookes secures 2015 BSB R1 for WorldSBK wildcard
Josh Brookes will ride his 2015 MCE British Superbike-winning Yamaha R1 for a wildcard entry to the opening round of World Superbikes at Phillip Island.
MSV acquires Donington Park
Motor Sport Vision has secured a deal to acquire Donington Park and will lease the Donington Park Estate for an initial 21-year period.
Best of 2016: Turning the corner - the subtle riding styles in WorldSBK
Back at the Malaysian WSBK race weekend in May, Crash.net sat down with Michael Laverty to dissect the different riding styles in the championship and why it is so vital to understand in racing...
Pedercini Kawasaki secures de Angelis for 2017
Team Pedercini Kawasaki has recruited Alex de Angelis for the 2017 World Superbike championship, bringing an end to his partnership with IodaRacing
Melandri joins off-season injury list, set for operation
Marco Melandri will require an operation to the meniscus on his right leg after sustaining an injury in a charity football match.
Hayden sits out Jerez WorldSBK test with injury
Nicky Hayden will miss the two-day winter test at Jerez this week after suffering a twisted knee while flat-track training last Friday.
WSBK Losail, Qatar: Hayden ends rookie year with pit-lane to seventh sprint
Nicky Hayden has sealed fifth place in the final World Superbike riders' championship after an impressive pit-lane start to seventh place dash.
Mid-season test: Jerez: Rea gets coaching from Fabien Foret
Jonathan Rea has heralded his progress in the one-day in-season test at Jerez as 'maybe the most positive of the season' as he worked on riding style and 2017 updates.

MV Agusta re-signs Camier for WSBK 2017
Leon Camier will stay with the MV Agusta Reparto Corse team for the 2017 World Superbike Championship.
WSBK Jerez, Spain: Rea: We can go to Qatar relaxed
Jonathan Rea says he can head to the final round of the World Superbike championship in Qatar with the pressure off needing just two points for the title.