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'We had a quite tough debut test in November and so our aim at the upcoming tests is to be nearer the sharp end' - Eugene Laverty

A look at the top ten most read race reports added to Crash.net over the course of the 2013 season

As the new year approaches, the 2014 World Superbike Championship is slowly taking shape with eight manufacturers set to partake next season.

"It's frustrating as hell in one way thinking 'why couldn't we have this five months ago?'" - Michael Laverty.

"Personally I see it that Ioda will run the ARTs with Camier and Petrucci and we'll run the PBMs with Aprilia engines" - Michael Laverty.

A handful of teams and riders make the trip to Jerez to evaluate EVO-specification options for the 2014 World Superbike season.

Crescent Suzuki has announced that its World Superbike partnership with title-sponsor FIXI will draw to a conclusion at the end of this year.

Lap times as of 4pm during Tuesday's second day of post-race MotoGP testing at Valencia.

Sylvain Guintoli looks ahead to the 2014 World Superbike Championship after undergoing surgery and securing a new contract with Aprilia.

Marco Melandri sets his sights firmly on the 2014 World Superbike Championship title following the confirmation he will ride for Aprilia next season.

"I ran dry on the home straight and had to push it the final 100 metres" - Michael Laverty.

Eugene Laverty makes his feelings known about former team-mate - and possible successor at Aprilia - Marco Melandri following their clash at Jerez.

Kawasaki Racing's Tom Sykes is the 2013 World Superbike Champion, while Aprilia defends its Manufacturers' title.

Full race results (2) for the 14th and final round of the 2013 eni World Superbike Championship at Jerez, Spain.

A third place finish in the first race at Jerez is enough for Tom Sykes to seal the 2013 World Superbike Champion for Kawasaki Racing.

Full warm-up for the 14th and final round of the 2013 World Superbike Championship at Jerez, Spain.

"Straight away I dropped into the mid 2m 04s and it cured the chatter for about half the circuit" - Michael Laverty.

A 'close to the limit' last lap pass by Eugene Laverty forces Marco Melandri off the podium at Laguna Seca and loses him ground in the title fight.

Full race results (1) for the 12th round of the 2013 eni World Superbike Championship at Laguna Seca, the United States

Sylvain Guintoli comes good on his promise to push hard for the 2013 World Superbike Championship as he claims his first pole position of the season at Laguna Seca.

Full qualifying times (2) for the 12th round of the 2013 World Superbike Championship at Laguna Seca, the United States

Full Superpole qualifying times for the 11th round of the 2013 World Superbike Championship at Istanbul Park, Turkey

Full qualifying times (2) for the 11th round of the 2013 World Superbike Championship at Istanbul Park, Turkey

Full qualifying times (1) for the 11th round of the 2013 World Superbike Championship at Istanbul Park, Turkey