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Suzuka 8 Hours | HRC Honda clear in Q1 thanks to ex-Moto2 racer Nagashima
Former Moto2 World Championship rider Tetusta Nagashima is almost a full second clear of his nearest rival on the Team HRC Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade in first qualifying for the 2022 Suzuka 8 Hours
Iker Lecuona ‘frustrated’ as tyre failure ends impressive WorldSBK run
On course for his 18th consecutive top ten finish in WorldSBK, rookie Iker Lecuona suffered a shocking flat tyre incident with just two laps remaining of race two in Most, leaving the Spaniard ‘sad, very frustrated’.
Was Toprak Razgatlioglu too aggressive in Most? The WorldSBK champion thinks not - ‘this is racing’
A year on after their epic last lap showdown in Most, reigning WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu and Scott Redding came to blows once again at the Czech circuit.
Jake Gagne to make WorldSBK return with wildcard at Portimao
Reigning MotoAmerica champion Jake Gagne will return to WorldSBK with a one-off wildcard appearance at Portimao later this season.
All the latest news and fallout from a busy Most WorldSBK round
From incredible on-track racing to new deals being signed, here’s all the latest news from an action-packed Most WorldSBK round.
Most WorldSSP: Dominique Aegerter: I never wanted to put other people in danger, I made mistakes
Dominique Aegerter has taken full responsibility for his race one mistake at Most after the WorldSSP series leader was given a one race ban.
Most WorldSBK: Andrea Locatelli ‘always running into someone else, he was a pain in my arse’ - Scott Redding
After receiving heavy criticism from Michael Ruben Rinaldi after race one, Andrea Locatelli has now felt the wrath of Scott Redding, who called the Italian ‘a pain in my arse’ due to his ‘unsettling’ riding during the Most WorldSBK round.
Most WorldSBK: Stern defence from Toprak Razgatlioglu ‘compromised my line’, race two start ‘a mess’ - Jonathan Rea
Jonathan Rea leaves Most still searching for a first WorldSBK victory since Estoril after losing out to both title rivals Toprak Razgatlioglu and Alvaro Bautista.
Toprak Razgatlioglu explains the key to race two Most victory: ‘I didn’t kill the rear tyre’
More rear tyre left compared to Jonathan Rea and Alvaro Bautista, reigning WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu timed his late charge to perfection during race two in Most.
Dominique Aegerter was banned from WorldSSP race two at Most for 'unsporting behaviour', not due to being unfit as initially thought
After initially being declared unfit for race two of the WorldSSP championship at Most, Dominique Aegerter was instead given a race ban due to ‘simulating a medical situation’ in an attempt to have Saturday’s race one red-flagged.
Most WorldSBK: ‘Sometimes people don’t use their brain’ - Michael Ruben Rinaldi takes aim at Andrea Locatelli over turn two incident
Scott Redding and Toprak Razgatlioglu weren’t the only WorldSBK riders to be involved in a heated battle during race one as Michael Ruben Rinaldi took aim at Andrea Locatelli after the Pata Yamaha rider’s aggressive first lap overtake.
Most WorldSBK: ‘It’s frustrating, I want him to understand for safety reasons’ - Scott Redding fuming after Toprak Razgatlioglu’s aggressive overtake
In a repeat of their intense Most race one battle last season, Scott Redding was again angered by reigning WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu after an aggressive overtake pushed the BMW rider off-track on the final lap.
Is Scott Redding in contention for a first WorldSBK race win with BMW at Most?
After a brilliant showing at Donington Park, Scott Redding and BMW appear to be even closer to the front in Most, leaving us to ponder whether the 2020 WorldSBK runner-up could claim a first win of the season.
Most WorldSBK: Toprak Razgatlioglu ‘ready to race’ after stunning lap record with race tyre
After a sensational hat-trick of wins at Donington Park, Toprak Razgatlioglu looks to be in formidable form once again after dominating the opening day of WorldSBK practice at Most.
Michael Ruben Rinaldi expects his WorldSBK future to be sorted after the summer break
‘My goal is to remain with this team’ - Michael Ruben Rinaldi is expecting to have ‘news’ regarding his future in WorldSBK after the summer break as he looks to retain his Aruba.it Ducati seat.
Most WorldSBK: ‘Winning is like a drug, great stories made’ at Kawasaki - Jonathan Rea
While Jonathan Rea may have flirted with the idea of leaving Kawasaki earlier this season, the six-time WorldSBK champion felt it was in the best interest for Kawasaki and himself to continue on in 2023.
WorldSBK: Ducati confirms all Panigale V4 S bikes used in Race of Champions have been sold
Made available for auction just two days after the Race of Champions concluded, Ducati has announced that every Panigale V4 S that was used in the eight-lap race was sold out within hours.
BSB rider Ryan Vickers swaps BMW for Kawasaki after late WorldSBK call-up
Ryan Vickers will make his WorldSBK debut at Most this weekend after being drafted in to replace Leon Haslam at Pedercini Kawasaki.
Most WorldSBK: Jonathan Rea: ‘I expect to start strongly’, Alex Lowes ‘close to a real good run of results’
Without a win in six, Jonathan Rea heads to Most looking to halt the momentum of reigning WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu and series leader Alvaro Bautista.
‘Too early’ to know if 2023 WorldSBK seat will be available - Tarran Mackenzie
While his future remains unclear, reigning British Superbike champion Tarran Mackenzie has put WorldSBK teams on alert after returning to form at Brands Hatch.
What to expect as the titanic WorldSBK title fight heads to Most
Following Toprak Razgatlioglu’s maiden WorldSBK treble last time out at Donington Park, the top three title contenders are now separated by just 43 points heading into round six at Most.
Tom Sykes open to WorldSBK return; ‘there’s still hunger and desire there’
Currently riding for MCE Ducati in British Superbike, former world champion Tom Sykes has left the door open for a potential return to WorldSBK in 2023.
WorldSBK: Scott Redding open and honest with BMW ‘whether they want to hear it or not’
‘I will tell them the truth whether they want to hear it or not’ - In a bid to bring BMW closer to the front in WorldSBK, Scott Redding will remain honest and open to the team regarding new parts and whether they improve the M 1000 RR or not, even if that means going against his own suggestions.
Official: Michael Van Der Mark to remain with BMW for 2023 WorldSBK season
Despite an injury-hit second season with the German marque, BMW have confirmed Michael Van Der Mark will remain with the factory team for the 2023 WorldSBK campaign.