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MotoGP investigating an onboard system to automatically detect and communicate an accident ahead.

After a productive pre-season testing in Europe, Michael van der Mark feels adapting his riding style will be vital for his new challenge with Pata Yamaha

Full race results (2) for the eighth round of the 2014 World Superbike Championship (WSBK) at Portimao, Portugal

'I don't feel any pressure, the pressure is all on my team-mate' - Alex Lowes

'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

You voted in your thousands, but there can only be one winner... This is Crash.net's top ten countdown to the 2013 World Superbike Rider of the Year as voted for by you!

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

Sheridan Morais won't compete at the Moscow Raceway due to injury, with Kenny Noyes taking his place in the PTR Honda team.

New series leader Tom Sykes pays tribute to former team-mate Joan Lascorz by claiming a pair of dominant World Superbike Championship victories at Imola.

Tom Sykes capitalises on Sylvain Guintoli's first DNF of the season to claim a timely fourth win, reducing the lead advantage to three points.

"My aim is to win the WSBK championship and when that's achieved I would like to try a good MotoGP ride. Cal Crutchlow's doing a great job and has shown it's possible" - Eugene Laverty

Leon Haslam manages just nine laps of the opening race at Portimao before opting to play it safe for the remainder of the day.

Marco Melandri fends off Sylvain Guintoli by a mere 0.007secs to claim his second World Superbike Championship win of the season at Portimao.

Full warm-up times for the fourth round of the 2013 FIM Superstock 1000 Cup at Portimao, Portugal

Full qualifying times (2) for the sixth round of the 2013 World Superbike Championship at Portimao, Portugal.

Sam Lowes starts as he means to go by setting the fastest World Supersport time in FP1 at Portimao.

Turkey's Istanbul Park is a late addition to the 2013 World Superbike Championship calendar as the 15-round season is finally confirmed.

Sylvain Barrier holds a slender three point advantage over Eddi La Marra heading into the final race after Bryan Staring claims victory at Portimao.

Full race results (1) for the 13th round of the 2012 eni World Superbike Championship at Portimao, Portugal

An oil spill brings the first World Superbike race at Portimao to a brief halt, but Marco Melandri won't restart it after crashing out on lap one...

Full Superpole qualifying times for the 13th round of the 2012 eni World Superbike Championship at Portimao, Portugal.

Full free practice times (2) for the 13th round of the 2012 eni World Superbike Championship at Portimao, Portugal.

Infront Motor Sports releases a statement confirming the Portimao round of the World Superbike Championship is safe following rumours it may be dropped from this year's schedule.

Eugene Laverty prevents a potentially serious accident in race one at Portimao, but can't hold off Max Biaggi in the standings.