. WorldSBK
Sam Lowes: ‘Big learning day’ at Portimao, ‘a lot different with the Superbike compared to Moto2’
Sam Lowes says riding a Superbike at Portimao is a big change compared to riding with a Moto2 machine.
Remy Gardner ‘wanted more’ on day one in Portimao, ‘we’ll try to do better with race pace’
With his home round fast approaching, Remy Gardner wants to find more pace on used tyres at Portimao.
Michael Van Der Mark ‘a lot happier with new swingarm’ at Portimao WorldSBK test
The Dutch rider says his feeling at Portimao with the new swingarm was much better than at Jerez, and left him ‘a lot happier’.
2024 World Superbike Test Portimao, Portugal - Day one Results
Results from day one of the Portimao WorldSBK pre-season test.
EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Rea says ‘it’s my time’ at Yamaha, not replacing Toprak Razgatlioglu
Jonathan Rea says the pressure he’s under at Yamaha has nothing to do with replacing Toprak Razgatlioglu.
Sam Lowes ‘getting closer to a WorldSBK style, normal to be making big steps’
Sam Lowes says he still has areas to improve but that he’s getting ‘closer to a WorldSBK style’, following the Jerez test.
Andrea Iannone: ‘We’re not too far away, race pace was quite good’
Andrea Iannone believes he’s close to fighting at the front of WorldSBK after a promising test at Jerez.
Toprak Razgatlioglu says ‘we can fight for the podium every race’ if rear grip issues get ironed out
After another impressive day at the Jerez test, the 2021 world champion feels as though BMW are getting closer to where they need to be.
2024 WorldSBK test Jerez, Spain - Day two Results (Final)
Nicolo Bulega was once again been the star of the show during day two of WorldSBK testing at Jerez, as he finished half a second clear.
Sam Lowes ready to ‘come out fighting’, picks Nicolo Bulega as a rider to watch
Sam Lowes admits he needs more time in the saddle of his Panigale V4 R, but that he will come out fighting at Phillip Island next month.
Alvaro Bautista struggles at Jerez: ‘I felt a lot of pain in my neck and back’
The two-time WorldSBK champion admitted day one of the Jerez test did not go to plan after suffering with pain in his neck and back.
Andrea Iannone bullish after ‘real WorldSBK debut’: ‘Maybe I didn’t lose a lot, I’m confident’
Andrea Iannone is feeling confident after making an impressive start to WorldSBK testing at Jerez.
Toprak Razgatlioglu hits back at people who said ‘BMW’s not ready to have a championship bike’
The new BMW rider made a very good start to the Jerez WorldSBK test and claimed people’s perception of the M 1000 RR is wrong.
Nicolo Bulega after perfect opening day at Jerez WorldSBK test: ‘I can be competitive’
Nicolo Bulega made a statement on the opening day of WorldSBK testing at Jerez as he topped the timingsheets by over a second.
Danilo Petrucci: ‘Alvaro Bautista the favourite, four or five kilos won’t change the cards’
The Barni Ducati rider does not expect fellow Panigale V4 R rider Alvaro Bautista to surrender his status as favourite for the 2024 WorldSBK campaign.
Nicolo Bulega: 2024 ‘will be a very important year for me’
The WorldSBK rookie says the 2024 season will be ‘very important’ as he gets set for his first season alongside two-time champion Alvaro Bautista.
Dominique Aegerter declared unfit for opening day of Jerez WorldSBK test
The former two-time WorldSSP champion will take no part in the remainder of day-one in Jerez due to illness.
Alvaro Bautista on WorldSBK rider-bike weight limit: ‘It’s more difficult in the fast corners’
Two-time WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista says the new rider and bike weight limit will make it especially hard for him this season.
Only three riders missing as WorldSBK gears up for first test of 2024 today
The opening pre-season test of 2024 is today, as Alvaro Bautista, Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea will lead a star-studded line-up.
Camier anticipates ‘tough’ Imola round for Honda
Leon Camier has predicted a ‘challenging’ weekend ahead for the Moriwaki Althea Honda outfit as the team continues work on bringing the CBR1000RR Fireblade up to performance.