WSBK News

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.

Biaggi was not present at a riders' briefing that explained why it was necessary to not cross a white line that marks the return point to the circuit, though his Aprilia team was.

Noriyuki Haga misses out on his first PATA Aprilia podium by a tenth of a second, though he is convinced he is on the cusp of a strong result.

Michel Fabrizio finds his form at Monza as he scores a third and fifth place finish for Suzuki Alstare.

The Irishman showed remarkable race craft to defend from Biaggi in race one, before battling back to pass Melandri in race two.

Transportation belonging to motorsport teams is set to be more thoroughly searched after the discovery of drugs and a handgun on a WSBK truck.

"I should get full strength and at least full use out of [the wrist]. My surgeon definitely saved my career" - James Toseland.

"I thought team manager Massimo Meregalli was going to faint!" - Ben Spies.

When Checa and Biaggi were team-mates...

After nine months out, Chris Vermeulen starts his first World Superbike race since Brno 2010, though he only lasts eight laps on track.

Eugene Laverty rides around tyre problems in both World Superbike races to finish well inside the top ten at Assen.

Leon Camier admits he won't know how he will 'hold up' during the third round of the 2011 World Superbike Championship at Assen.

The former champion explains BMW's approach to improving the S1000RR as the bike continues to make small strides towards the front of the World Superbike field.

The Briton believes he is yet to unleash his best on the Aprilia RSV-4 as he gets into his second World Superbike season.

Maxime Berger says he is lucky the rear wheel of his Supersonic Ducati did not come off at higher speed.

Sylvain Guintoli reveals the hand and ankle injury he has been carrying is more serious than first feared.