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Xavi Vierge details Honda Aragon test plan in bold bid to close the gap
"Electronics, brakes, many things” were in the WorldSBK test plan for Xavi Vierge and Honda in Aragon.
Axel Bassani searching for solutions as Bimota project grows
Axel Bassani was one of several riders on track at this week’s WorldSBK test in Aragon.
Jonathan Rea’s WorldSBK legacy “unmatched, likely to remain that way forever”
Paul Denning says Jonathan Rea’s WorldSBK legacy is “likely” to be unbeaten “forever”.
Jonathan Rea receives heartfelt message from Kawasaki bosses and Pere Riba
Kawasaki has issued a statement paying tribute to six-time WorldSBK Champion Jonathan Rea.
Nicolo Bulega gets a taste of 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 at Aragon test
Nicolo Bulega has the 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 R at the Aragon WorldSBK test.
Toprak Razgatlioglu tells retiring Jonathan Rea what "I'll never forget"
Riders past and present pay tribute to Jonathan Rea after his retirement announcement.`
Sam Lowes “blowing the cobwebs off” at WorldSBK Aragon test
Sam Lowes is one of a few WorldSBK riders testing in Aragon this week ahead of the series’ return in September.
Alvaro Bautista announces new WorldSBK team for 2026
Alvaro Bautista will move to the Barni Spark Ducati team for the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Yamaha reacts to Jonathan Rea's retirement: “Our journey didn’t play out as hoped”
Yamaha has praised Jonathan Rea’s incredible WorldSBK achievements and pledged to "push hard" for a final podium before his retirement.
Jonathan Rea announces WorldSBK retirement but "this isn't goodbye"
Jonathan Rea, the most successful rider in World Superbike history, has announced his retirement at the end of 2025.
Aruba.it Ducati bids farewell to Alvaro Bautista, confirms replacement
Ducati pays tribute to Alvaro Bautista as Iker Lecuona is confirmed as his WorldSBK replacement from 2026.
Official: Iker Lecuona to leave Honda at end of 2025 season
Honda confirms Iker Lecuona will depart at the end of the 2025 WorldSBK campaign, Ducati move expected.
Alvaro Bautista close to a new team, Ducati identify his replacement
Dominoes fall in the WorldSBK rider market
Jonathan Rea “failed negotiation” to change WorldSBK teams, but a new door opens
Jonathan Rea fails to agree a deal, but a fresh opportunity may arise
Toprak Razgatlioglu switches to four wheels to take on world’s most legendary racetrack
Toprak Razgatlioglu has hit the track at the legendary Nurburgring – on four wheels!
Ducati WorldSBK rider labels Panigale V4 R a “great bike, but…”
Ryan Vickers says the Ducati Panigale V4 R is “a great bike, but you have to understand how to ride it”.
Outsider gets taste of Kenan Sofuoglu methods that forged Toprak Razgatlioglu
Aldi Mahendra trained at Kenan Sofuoglu’s facility in Turkiye before the Hungarian WorldSBK.
EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Rea: “I flirt with the idea” of motocross, "but..."
Six-time WorldSBK Champion Jonathan Rea says he “always flirts with the idea” of racing motocross.
Alvaro Bautista criticises WorldSBK weight rule: "Making me risk my life"
Alvaro Bautista has continued his criticism of WorldSBK’s weight rules.
WorldSBK rider confirms a race in national championship amid 2026 uncertainty
Dominique Aegerter will ride as a fill-in at this weekend’s IDM Superbike round in the Netherlands.
World Superbike legend Troy Bayliss provides injury update after riding incident
Bayliss suffered multiple injuries last week
Danilo Petrucci makes BMW switch for 2026 WorldSBK season
BMW has announced Danilo Petrucci as Toprak Razgatlioglu’s replacement for the 2026 WorldSBK season.
"Can't put into words, so moved" after one of motorcycle racing's classic events
Andrea Locatelli reflects on 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours