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‘We need to improve our outright speed’ - work to be done for Jonathan Rea and Yamaha
Jonathan Rea says day two of the Portimao test left him ‘not completely satisfied’, after encountering issues with his R1.

Ex-MotoGP and WorldSBK rider Loris Baz confirms 2024 racing move
Loris Baz and Josh Herrin will form a Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati duo in MotoAmerica

Nicolo Bulega's scary admission after Portimao WorldSBK test: ‘We have some margin’
Although the WorldSBK rookie lost his grip on top spot, Nicolo Bulega has warned his rivals that there’s still a lot to come.

Toprak Razgatlioglu buzzing after smashing lap record: ‘99% ready to race’
The 2021 world champion feels ready to race after another stunning performance during the Portimao test.

2024 World Superbike Test Portimao, Portugal - Day two Results (Final)
BMW's Toprak Razgatlioglu laid down a marker by going fastest on the second day of Portimao test

Sam Lowes: ‘Big learning day’ at Portimao, ‘a lot different with the Superbike compared to Moto2’
Sam Lowes says riding a Superbike at Portimao is a big change compared to riding with a Moto2 machine.

Remy Gardner ‘wanted more’ on day one in Portimao, ‘we’ll try to do better with race pace’
With his home round fast approaching, Remy Gardner wants to find more pace on used tyres at Portimao.

Michael Van Der Mark ‘a lot happier with new swingarm’ at Portimao WorldSBK test
The Dutch rider says his feeling at Portimao with the new swingarm was much better than at Jerez, and left him ‘a lot happier’.

Nicolo Bulega warns rivals after day one at Portimao: ‘We are even better than Jerez’
Rookie sensation Nicolo Bulega continued his stunning pre-season form by topping yet another day of testing at Portimao.

Toprak Razgatlioglu claims BMW critics are wrong: ‘I feel the potential and we’re coming’
The new BMW rider has hit back at those claiming the M 1000 RR can’t be a competitive bike in WorldSBK.

2024 World Superbike Test Portimao, Portugal - Day one Results
Results from day one of the Portimao WorldSBK pre-season test.

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Rea says ‘it’s my time’ at Yamaha, not replacing Toprak Razgatlioglu
Jonathan Rea says the pressure he’s under at Yamaha has nothing to do with replacing Toprak Razgatlioglu.

Axel Bassani says change from Ducati to Kawasaki ‘not easy’, have to improve ‘everywhere’
The former Motocorsa Ducati rider has not found the transition from Ducati to Kawasaki as easy as hoped for.

Xavi Vierge admits Honda will also need to add weight to WorldSBK machine
Alvaro Bautista will not be alone in adding weight to his bike as Xavi Vierge says Honda will do the same.

Alvaro Bautista in ‘pain’ after Jerez test but hopes to make ‘another step’ at Portimao
The two-time WorldSBK champion was limited due to a recent injury on both days of the Jerez test, and as a result was way off the pace set by team-mate Nicolo Bulega.

FIRST LOOK: Pata Yamaha Prometeon unveil 2024 WSBK livery
First images of the 2024 Pata Yamaha Prometeon livery for Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli

Sam Lowes ‘getting closer to a WorldSBK style, normal to be making big steps’
Sam Lowes says he still has areas to improve but that he’s getting ‘closer to a WorldSBK style’, following the Jerez test.

Andrea Iannone: ‘We’re not too far away, race pace was quite good’
Andrea Iannone believes he’s close to fighting at the front of WorldSBK after a promising test at Jerez.

Michael Van Der Mark takes aim at Scott Redding: ‘It’s just disrespectful… Wants to put everything on Instagram to show who’s best’
Michael Van Der Mark and Scott Redding came to blows during testing at Jerez, and both riders weren’t shy in offering their views.

Toprak Razgatlioglu says ‘we can fight for the podium every race’ if rear grip issues get ironed out
After another impressive day at the Jerez test, the 2021 world champion feels as though BMW are getting closer to where they need to be.

Jonathan Rea ‘felt great straight away, happy with the progress’ at Jerez
The six-time WorldSBK champion was second fastest at the Jerez test, and is feeling confident ahead of Portimao.

Nicolo Bulega ‘smiling’ after new lap record at Jerez WorldSBK test, hopes ‘rivals are worried!’
The Italian rookie is quickly becoming a sensation even before the 2024 WorldSBK campaign has begun, after topping both days of testing in Jerez.

Ducati confirm how much ballast has been added to Alvaro Bautista’s bike
Ducati have confirmed that six kilos has been added to the two-time WorldSBK champion’s Panigale V4 R.

2024 WorldSBK test Jerez, Spain - Day two Results (Final)
Nicolo Bulega was once again been the star of the show during day two of WorldSBK testing at Jerez, as he finished half a second clear.