WSBK News

Kawasaki rider Can Oncu ready to fight for WorldSSP wins in 2022; 'Last year was a learning year, but this year is the time to show. If tomorrow we had a race, I would be ready to win'.

Pere Riba, crew chief to six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea, believes the 2022 season could be the best yet and one with ‘many winners’.

Joining Honda ‘a dream for every rider’ says WorldSBK rookie Xavi Vierge, wanted to sign with them immediately after hearing their interest.

Six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea leaves the door open to a potential move away from Kawasaki.

WorldSBK rookie Xavi Vierge says ‘realistic targets’ concerning him and Team HRC for the 2022 season will be made following the final pre-season test in Aragon, until then ‘we need to enjoy the present’.

Alex Lowes confirms he try Pirelli’s new SCQ Superpole race tyre during the upcoming Portimao WorldSBK test, hopes to find a better ‘rhythm’

Quickest at the Jerez WorldSBK test, Jonathan Rea is looking to measure his pace against Yamaha and Ducati riders at next month’s Portimao test.

Leon Camier believes Honda is heading in a ‘good direction’ for the 2022 season following a positive Jerez WorldSBK test.

Crew chief for six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea, Pere Riba says comparing different chassis components was the ‘main focus’ for KRT during two-day Jerez test.

No pressure… Puccetti Kawasaki expects a 2022 WorldSSP title challenge from third-year rider Can Oncu.

Lucas Mahias ‘excited’ for upcoming WorldSBK tests after making his return to action for the first time in almost four months at Jerez.

Kenan Sofuoglu believes protégé Bahattin Sofuoglu’s new MV Agusta WorldSSP bike can be a winning package in 2022. Niki Tuuli finishes two-day Jerez test quickest for the Italian manufacturer.

Modifications to the ZX10-RR’s Showa forks and chassis settings lead to 'better corner entry' for Alex Lowes in Jerez. Kawasaki rider 'happy' with first WorldSBK test of 2022.

Preparations for the 2022 WorldSBK season begin in fine style for Jonathan Rea after finishing quickest at the Jerez test. Tests new electronics and chassis components.

Jonathan Rea finishes the first private WorldSBK test of 2022 quickest from team-mate Alex Lowes.

Former MotoGP podium finisher and more recently a WorldSBK rider for BMW, Jonas Folger confirms he won’t be racing on a full-time basis in 2022.

Team HRC manager Leon Camier says the adaptation of riders Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge to WorldSBK has been ‘super impressive’. Team ends Jerez test after one day of action.

WorldSBK rookies Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge elect to save testing opportunities by skipping day-two at Jerez.

Can Oncu finishes second to MV Agusta Reparto Corse rider Niki Tuuli on day-one of WorldSSP testing in Jerez, but believes Kawasaki is substantially better.

Lucas Mahias completes his first WorldSBK laps in almost four months for Puccetti Kawasaki at Jerez. 

Alex Lowes tops the opening day of WorldSBK testing at Jerez, while team-mate Jonathan Rea elects to sit-out.

Retired five-time WorldSSP champion Kenan Sofuoglu returns to action with MV Agusta in Jerez after Bahattin Sofuoglu tests positive for COVID-19.

Pirelli confirms all-new SCQ tyre will be introduced to WorldSBK in 2022. Expected to be Superpole and sprint race option.

Six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea wins Irish Motorcyclist of the Year award for a record ninth time.