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“Weird” plans for Andrea Iannone in 2026, WorldSBK still an option
Andrea Iannone says he is planning “something weird” for the 2026 season and that WorldSBK is an option for him.

Xavi Vierge out of Honda but committed to WorldSBK: “I’ve made my decision”
Xavi Vierge says he “will stay here in the WorldSBK paddock” in 2026.

Nicolo Bulega hoping to “put all the pieces together” at Aragon WorldSBK
Nicolo Bulega says he wants to correct the mistakes that cost him last year at the Aragon WorldSBK.

Toprak Razgatlioglu targeting first Aragon WorldSBK win: “This is my last chance”
Toprak Razgatlioglu is aiming for a first WorldSBK win at Aragon this weekend.

Will Alvaro Bautista help Nicolo Bulega in WorldSBK title fight? “I have a target”
Alvaro Bautista says he will “think about myself” rather than help Nicolo Bulega in the WorldSBK title fight.

Jonathan Rea pinpoints “catalyst” for WorldSBK retirement decision
Jonathan Rea says his practice crash at the Czech WorldSBK put him on the path to decide to retire from racing.

Garrett Gerloff “optimistic” for Aragon WorldSBK after “productive tests”
Garrett Gerloff says he’d “love to repeat” his top-three performance of 2024 at the Aragon WorldSBK.

Pirelli hardens Aragon WorldSBK tyre allocation for “aggressive” MotorLand
Pirelli has announced there will be no SCQ tyre at the Aragon WorldSBK.

How Ducati’s 2026 WorldSBK race bike differs from 2025
Ducati will update its Panigale V4 R in 2026, but how is it different from the present model?

Jonathan Rea aims to build on Magny-Cours lessons at Aragon WorldSBK
Jonathan Rea says that if he can “start well” at the Aragon WorldSBK he can be “quite competitive”.

Alex Lowes “needs to be patient” at Aragon WorldSBK
Alex Lowes says that patience will be important to get the most from the Bimota KB998 at the Aragon WorldSBK.

No “expectations” for Tommy Bridewell on WorldSBK return: “I don’t know Aragon”
Tommy Bridewell will fill in for Iker Lecuona at the Honda HRC team at the Aragon WorldSBK.

Toprak Razgatlioglu stuns in COTA Superstock test with time faster than Superbike
Toprak Razgatlioglu took part in a BMW test at COTA

Jonathan Rea picks out his WorldSBK “career rival”: "It was a frosty relationship"
Jonathan Rea says Chaz Davies was his “career rival” in WorldSBK, above any other rider.

Tommy Bridewell gets WorldSBK seat for Aragon
Tommy Bridewell will stand in for Iker Lecuona at the Aragon WorldSBK round.

“Very good steps” for Sam Lowes at Jerez WorldSBK test
Sam Lowes says he made “very good steps” in one particular area at the Jerez WorldSBK test.

Axel Bassani thinks he “found something for the next races” at Jerez WorldSBK test
Despite hot conditions, Axel Bassani was able to leave the Jerez WorldSBK test in a positive mood.

Alex Lowes completes WorldSBK Jerez test with eye on “not our strongest track”
Alex Lowes and Bimota were on track at Jerez this week for a two-day WorldSBK test.

“Productive” WorldSBK test for Xavi Vierge at Jerez, new part gives “better” feeling
Xavi Vierge says a new swingarm tried at this week’s WorldSBK Jerez test helps with his rear feeling.

Jonathan Rea teases post-WorldSBK “opportunities”: “For sure I’ll race..."
Jonathan Rea says he will “for sure” race after retiring from WorldSBK.

Xavi Vierge to depart Honda WorldSBK team after 2025 season
Xavi Vierge will depart the Honda WorldSBK team at the end of the 2025 season.

Jonathan Rea: “Success” makes WorldSBK retirement “easier”
Jonathan Rea says the success he has had in the past makes it “easier” for him to retire from WorldSBK.

MotoAmerica title contender to make 2025 WorldSBK wildcards
Yamaha is set to support Bobby Fong as he makes two WorldSBK wildcards in 2025.

Jonathan Rea reveals parent’s reaction to WorldSBK retirement announcement
Jonathan Rea has revealed the reaction his father had to the news of his retirement from full-time racing.