WSBK News

Althea Racing celebrates an 'unforgettable' day as it wins the Superbike and Superstock titles, while Ducati seals its 17th manufacturers' crown.

Checa becomes the first Spaniard to win the World Superbike title as he does what he needs to put the crown out of Marco Melandri's reach.

The Italian manufacturer withdrew its factory involvement at the end of 2010, but is set to return in 2012 with a Superstock machine before returning to Superbikes in 2013.

The Spaniard is a former front runner at FIM Superstock level too, while he has taken BMW to success on the Spanish domestic scene.

Jonathan Rea, Ruben Xaus and Makoto Tamada were on hand to test the Honda CBR1000RR.

The Spaniard is pondering his options for the 2012 motocycling season having struggled for form in MotoGP this year.

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James Toseland has endured a torrid 2011 campaign since injuring his wrist, prompting him to call time on a hugely successful motorcycling career

Max Biaggi is now almost a full 100 points behind Carlos Checa with three rounds of the 2011 World Superbike Championship remaining.

The decision was made just before Sykes completed the manufacturer's first WSBK win since 2006.

The Aprilia Alitalia rider lost significant ground to Carlos Checa at Silverstone, but is feeling positive about his chances in Germany.

The Northern Irishman is keen to turn Honda's flagging fortunes around having not competed for almost three months.

"The lap time was quite OK, which was a good confidence booster, and my wrist felt strong" - Jonathan Rea.

Jonathan Rea will be back on track with Castrol Honda after confirming he will attend a two-day test at Assen.

The privateer Italian team could represent Yamaha in much the same way Althea Racing competes as Ducati's 'de-facto' factory entry.

Only a day after one of its best weekends of the season, Yamaha has dropped a bombshell by announcing its departure from the World Superbike Championship at the end of 2011

Genesio Bevilacqua: I think that our rivals should clarify their declarations as they continue to insist that they believe us to be at an advantage when the opposite is in fact true.

The Kawasaki rider, currently 14th in the overall standings, fell heavily in FP2 and didn't make it out for Superpole.

The Australian was not badly hurt in the cycling accident but is choosing to focus on his regular IDM Superbike ride.

The Italian has adapted to the rigours of Superbike racing this season, winning at Donington Park, Motorland Aragon and Brno so far.

James Toseland will ride the BMW Italia during the practice sessions for the Italian-based CIV Superbike series this weekend.

Michel Fabrizio enjoys one of his best World Superbike weekends of the season with a run to fourth place in both races at Brno.

Alex Lowes to replace injured Jonathan Rea at Ten Kate Honda for Brno World Superbike round.

The Northern Irishman, who has struggled with injury concerns throughout the year, will miss Motorland Aragon at least.