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Vermeulen 'bruised and battered but OK'
Chris Vermeulen's return to World Superbikes ends with him injuring his leg and his finger after a vicious high-speed fall.
Haga satisfied with results after warm-up mishap
A huge accident during warm-up fails to knock Noriyuki Haga's confidence as he defies arm-pump to finish third and fifth at Phillip Island
Haga bike undergoing rebuild
The Ducati Xerox team has just two hours to rebuild Noriyuki Haga's bike after a warm-up accident
Eurosport confirms WSBK TV schedule
Eurosport will show each European World Superbike race in high-definition from the Portimao round
Reitwagen BMW makes debut appearance
Reitwagen BMW makes it out on track for the first time at Phillip Island, with Andrew Pitt immediately pushing the factory riders hard
Suzuki secures new sponsor
Suzuki Alstare signs a sponsorship deal with the Biscaldi Group, one that will see it backed by Estonian alcoholic beverage brand VIRU in 2010
Yamaha reveals 2010 contender
A raft of changes are made to the Yamaha R1 in an effort to help it maintain its World Superbike title
Aprilia aiming to fly high with new sponsors
More than thirty years after it was the recognisable sponsor of Lancia and Fiat in World Rallying, Alitalia makes a welcome return to motorsport with Aprilia
DFX confirm 'Laconi not ready to race'
DFX Corse reveal Regis Laconi will not be riding for them in the 2010 World Superbike Championship.
Biaggi loses penalty appeal
Max Biaggi and Aprilia have lost an appeal to have the Italian's 20-second Monza race one post-race penalty overturned.
Smrz gets title sponsor.
Jakub Smrz will ride with this livery on his Ducati 1198 for the newly formed B&G Racing team, featuring confectionary firm PATA as title sponsor, during the 2010 World Superbike season.
WSS: Gino Rea counting days until Supersport debut
Gino Rea is looking forward to making his World Supersport Championship debut next month after signing with the Intermoto Honda team
WSS: Sofuoglu misses test
Former World Supersport champion Kenan Sofuoglu was something of a frustrated spectator during the Portimao test, after his fractured ankle prevented him from taking to the track. The Turkish star suffered the ankle injury during a motocross training accident earlier this month.
WSS: Overall results - Portimao test
Eugene Laverty finishes the Portimao three-day test one tenth up on Kawasaki's Joan Lascorz, while Michele Pirro is third
Rea tops wet Portimao session
Reputed wet weather expert Chris Vermeulen also rockets up the timesheets on the Kawasaki.
Silverstone to replace Donington Park
Silverstone secures the triple of MotoGP, WSBK and BSB in 2010
Haslam tops first test of the year
Leon Haslam edges Jonathan Rea as he continues to chip away at his odds for the 2010 World Superbike season
Tardozzi unsure of Toseland.
New BMW team boss Davide Tardozzi believes returning double World Superbike champion James Toseland has 'lost something' during his two seasons in MotoGP.
Althea unveil colours at team launch.
Shane Byrne and Carlos Checa unveil 2010 World Superbike colours at Althea Ducati team launch.
WSS: Female racer set for Supersport bow
Paola Cazzola will compete in the 2010 World Superbike Championship for Kuja Racing, becoming the first female rider to get a full-time ride
Ducati shuffles back room staff
Ernesto Marinelli is promoted to team manager, while Marco Lozej takes on his previous role as technical manager
WSS: Triumph retains Davies, McCoy
Chaz Davies joins Garry McCoy in BE1 Racing Triumph's 2010 World Supersport Championship line-up.
Tardozzi posed for BMW move, eyes 2011 title
Davide Tardozzi gets ready for a new challenge with BMW having led Ducati to 16 World Superbike titles
Sofuoglu injures foot.
2007 World Supersport champion Kenan Sofuoglu has broken his left ankle in a motocross training accident in his home country of Turkey.