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BMW confirm 2025 WorldSBK line-up as Michael Van Der Mark signs new deal
Michael Van Der Mark commits his future to BMW and will stay alongside Toprak Razgatlioglu in 2025.
Danilo Petrucci: “I felt like someone stabbed my shoulder”
Danilo Petrucci admits he was in a lot of pain after battling his way through to a P6 finish at Misano.
Jonathan Rea: “Frustrating, but it's clear the R1 can be competitive”
"JR, Yamaha and the team are a million miles away from satisfied with those results"
Alvaro Bautista: ‘Toprak was untouchable’| Runner-up Nicolo Bulega “thrilled”
Ducati duo Alvaro Bautista and Nicolo Bulega helpless to prevent Razgatlioglu triple in Misano.
Toprak triple fuels BMW title dream: ‘Everyone starts to believe’
Toprak Razgatlioglu: “Everyone starts to believe in me and BMW. We go step by step this season. I hope we finish as World Champions…”
Mia Rusthen ‘in an induced coma, vital signs stable' after surgery
'The doctor is very positive and satisfied with the outcome. The pressure in the brain has stabilised and her vital signs are stable.'
WorldWCR’s Mia Rusthen “stabilised” after “head injury with concussion”
Inaugural WorldWCR race halted after an accident for Mia Rusthen
Alvaro Bautista “nearly crashed 12 times!, was over the limit” in Race 1
Alvaro Bautista is hoping for improved fortunes after struggling with the front-end of his Ducati in Race 1 at Misano.
Lucky escape for Jonathan Rea: “It felt like I was tumbling forever”
Jonathan Rea: “It was just a blur really – it was that fast. I went down and it felt like I was tumbling forever.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu puts BMW in WorldSBK title lead, ties Haga, targets 'dream' triple
Toprak Razgatlioglu sets his sights on a clean sweep at Misano after taking the title lead by winning Saturday’s Race 1.
Axel Bassani remains with Kawasaki for second WorldSBK season in 2025
Axel Bassani has signed a new deal with Kawasaki for the 2025 season.
PICS: Andrea Iannone’s ‘peace and respect’ helmet, with Einstein-inspired quote
Andrea Iannone wears a special helmet design for his first home Italian WorldSBK appearance.
Jonathan Rea: “It’s been a difficult day", but Remy "really fast"
Jonathan Rea unable to repeat testing form on day one of the Misano WorldSBK race weekend.
Nicolo Bulega leads FP2 but needs “something more” | Alvaro Bautista: “Today was a bit strange”
Nicolo Bulega fastest from Alvaro Bautista on Friday afternoon at Misano.
Fastest Toprak shrugs off Friday tumble: “I'm feeling strong”
Toprak Razgatlioglu quickest on day one of the Misano WorldSBK round courtesy of his Friday morning time, but falls in the afternoon.
Alex Lowes stays with Kawasaki for 2025 WorldSBK season
Alex Lowes will remain at Kawasaki in 2025 after signing a new deal with the Japanese manufacturer.
WorldSBK Misano: Alvaro Bautista: “I don’t feel that Ducati has been pushy”
Alvaro Bautista says his focus is on Misano and not his future after admitting the Italian brand hasn’t been ‘pushy’ regarding a decision.
Andrea Iannone makes it clear he demands a factory bike in 2025
“I have some proposals on the table"
Jonathan Rea: “I’m starting to trust the bike, take liberties with it”
“I’m starting to be able to ride the bike in anger, let’s say"
Danilo Petrucci passed fit: “95% of the body is okay, but…”
“I’m really happy because I have no big injuries left"
Toprak Razgatlioglu backs Michael van der Mark who refuses to consider Plan B
“He looks like he’s also getting a lot faster after several big injuries"
Jonathan Rea update on familiarity with Yamaha after Misano test
Key to lap time at Misano on the Yamaha R1 explained
Toprak Razgatlioglu bites back at “his career is finished” jibe
"Now my mentality is changing completely, and I am focused on winning this championship – why not?"
Estoril to host penultimate WorldSBK round after Hungary cancelation
Estoril will host the penultimate round of the 2024 WorldSBK season following news that the inaugural Hungarian round has been dropped.