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Ducati cup to feature at multiple WorldSBK events in 2026
A new Ducati V2 one-make series is set to feature at two WorldSBK rounds during the 2026 season.
BMW WorldSBK boss admits “we’ll miss” Toprak Razgatlioglu in 2026
Shaun Muir admits BMW will “miss” Toprak Razgatlioglu in the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Alvaro Bautista picks out 2025 “reset” moment: “I felt a lot of pain inside”
A late-season crash provided a crucial “reset” moment for Alvaro Bautista in the 2025 WorldSBK Championship.
Jonathan Rea makes surprise Honda return in new World Superbike role
Jonathan Rea will join HRC as a test rider following his retirement from full-time racing
Former champion “received many calls” after WorldSBK retirement announcement
Michael Ruben Rinaldi says he has had “many calls” about opportunities in 2026 after stepping back from WorldSBK.
“Quite a few things” to be confident about in WorldSBK 2026 for Garrett Gerloff
Despite a difficult 2025, Garrett Gerloff thinks there are “quite a few things” giving him confidence for WorldSBK next season.
Danilo Petrucci sets “tough” target for BMW WorldSBK switch
Danilo Petrucci says his goal with BMW is to challenge for WorldSBK titles.
Yamaha confirms commitment to new 2026 WorldSBK class
Yamaha has confirmed its participation in the new World Sportbike class in WorldSBK.
Toprak Razgatlioglu breaks car lap record at Istanbul Park
Fresh from his WorldSBK title win at Jerez, Toprak Razgatlioglu headed to Istanbul Park to set a new lap record.
Yamaha rookie predicts “more challenging” WorldSBK 2026 aspect
Stefano Manzi will make the step up to WorldSBK in 2026.
WorldSBK publishes World Sportbike technical regulations with odd bike list
WorldSBK has published some new clarifications on the rules for the new World Sportbike Championship.
Ex-WorldSSP champion team partners with Chinese manufacturer after Yamaha split
The Evans Bros WorldSSP team has announced a partnership with a new Chinese manufacturer.
New BSB team aiming for three 2026 WorldSBK wildcards
The Superbike Advocates BSB team is reportedly aiming to wildcard at three WorldSBK races in 2026.
Could the new Kawasaki ZX-10RR transform Garrett Gerloff’s WorldSBK fortunes?
Garrett Gerloff will race a moderately updated Kawasaki ZX-10RR in the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Toprak Razgatlioglu to be missed “a lot” by remaining Turkish WorldSBK star
Bahattin Sofuoglu says he will miss Toprak Razgatlioglu “a lot” in the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Michael van der Mark: “Not many people understand” Toprak Razgatlioglu level
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s level is something not understood by many, says Michael van der Mark.
“Something good, something not” for Axel Bassani at first 2026 WorldSBK test
Axel Bassani says Bimota has “a lot of work to do” before the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Garrett Gerloff will “probably be out” of WorldSBK if 2026 crew change fails
Garrett Geloff says a change of crew chief is his last throw of the dice in WorldSBK.
WorldWCR star to step on the Road to MotoGP with Barcelona wildcard
Beatriz Neila will get her first shot at racing in the JuniorGP series at Barcelona.
Jonathan Rea undergoes knee surgery after WorldSBK retirement
Almost two weeks on from his final WorldSBK race, Jonathan Rea has undergone knee surgery.
Tarran Mackenzie “feeling like my old self” at end of 2025 WorldSBK season
Tarran Mackenzie says he was back to his “old self” at the final WorldSBK round of 2025.
Bimota tries “extreme” direction as 2026 WorldSBK preparation begins
Alex Lowes explains some of the changes Bimota tried in the first 2026 WorldSBK test.
Mattia Rato enjoys “incredible” first WorldSBK experience but “I’m too slow”
Mattia Rato reflects on an “incredible” first day aboard the MotoxRacing WorldSBK Yamaha R1.
Michael Ruben Rinaldi announces WorldSBK retirement
Michael Ruben Rinaldi has announced his retirement from WorldSBK, but says his “purpose” remains the same.