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Jonathan Rea’s worrying injury update ahead of WSBK opener
Jonathan Rea is still feeling the effects of a crash just days ago, heading into Phillip Island

Compulsory pit stop for 2024 Phillip Island World Superbike races
This weekend’s season-opening World Superbike and Supersport races at Phillip Island will feature a compulsory pit stop.

Iker Lecuona fails to complete Phillip Island test as Honda struggle again
Xavi Vierge and Iker Lecuona feel as though a step forward has been made despite being off the pace at the Phillip Island test.

Alex Lowes: New track surface ‘1.5 seconds faster than the past’
Alex Lowes says the new Phillip Island track surface is yielding faster lap times of around 1.5 seconds quicker than previous seasons.

Andrea Iannone ‘didn’t expect this level, more or less in top three’
Andrea Iannone was one of the standout performers at the Phillip Island WorldSBK test, finishing fourth fastest.

Alvaro Bautista has ‘almost no pain’ for first time this year
Alvaro Bautista says he’s very close to being fully fit after completing the one-day Phillip Island test.

Nicolo Bulega shines again at Phillip Island test, ‘but podium is not my target’
Nicolo Bulega has played down expectations heading into his first round as a WorldSBK rider.

Jonathan Rea delivers injury update after crashing Yamaha in WSBK testing
Jonathan Rea "lumping around like an old man" after crashing Yamaha at final WSBK preseason test

Toprak Razgatlioglu smashes WSBK Phillip Island lap record in testing
New WSBK Phillip Island lap record set by Toprak Razgatlioglu as 2024 season looms

Alex Lowes: ‘We need to see how the tyres perform, this year even more important’
Alex Lowes believes this year’s Official Phillip Island WorldSBK test will be more important due to the new track surface.

WorldSBK predictions: Can anyone stop Bautista from a three-peat?
With the 2024 WorldSBK season right around the corner, here are our predictions on all the biggest talking points.

Alvaro Bautista: ‘Maybe I win because I’m a good rider’ - Exclusive
Alvaro Bautista says his dominance at the top of WorldSBK is underestimated and that the complaints made prior to the new weight limit rule indicate that.

Toprak Razgatlioglu: “My goal is to get the first win with BMW”
Toprak Razgatlioglu says his main aim at the beginning of the 2024 WorldSBK campaign is to secure BMW’s first victory.

Jonathan Rea: ‘Nice to change colours just to breathe some different air’
Jonathan Rea has moved to Yamaha not only for the chance of winning a seventh WorldSBK title, but for a different challenge.

WorldSBK crew chiefs: Who is working with which rider for the 2024 season?
While shocking rider moves took place for the 2024 WorldSBK season, some big names have also been on the move when it comes to crew chiefs.

New Honda boss says ‘we are working tirelessly to achieve’ podiums in 2024
Honda’s new Team Manager Jose Manuel Escamez says the Japanese brand are working above and beyond to be competitive in WorldSBK.

Andrea Iannone ‘living the dream in WorldSBK, Ducati my preferred bike’
Andrea Iannone says he’s ‘living the dream’ after making his return to world championship racing.

Axel Bassani ‘starting to feel good’ with Kawasaki, ‘we’re slowly catching Alex Lowes’
Axel Bassani endured two difficult pre-season WorldSBK tests, but the Italian feels as though he’s turning a corner.

EXCLUSIVE: Alvaro Bautista: ‘Why do you lower my performance to equal the championship?’
Alvaro Bautista believes the weight limit rule in WorldSBK ‘is not fair’ and that he is the only one suffering from it.

2024 WorldSBK calendar: Dates for 12-round schedule
The 2024 WorldSBK calendar has been confirmed with 12 rounds taking place, including two new venues in Cremona and Balaton Park, while Jerez has been moved to October 18-20.

FIRST LOOK: Barni Ducati unveil 2024 WorldSBK livery
Danilo Petrucci will ride for Barni Ducati in the 2024 WorldSBK season

FIRST LOOK: Kawasaki present 2024 WorldSBK livery - with more green!
An even greener look for the Kawasaki ZX-10RR this year

FIRST LOOK: Team HRC unveil 2024 WorldSBK livery
Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge will ride Team HRC's CBR1000RR-R

GRT Yamaha unveil 2024 WorldSBK livery for Remy Gardner, Dominique Aegerter
GRT Yamaha have officially presented their new livery for the 2024 WorldSBK season.