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Phillip Island WorldSBK: Danilo Petrucci: Superpole Race ‘like a fight in a bar, they really slammed my face’
Danilo Petrucci has admitted he needed to ‘wake up’ following the opening lap of the Superpole Race in Phillip Island, after being caught out by the aggressive nature of racing in WorldSBK.
Phillip Island WorldSBK: Jonathan Rea: ‘All of a sudden, bang! I had no grip - bit of a head scratcher’
Six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea admits Sunday’s double-header in Phillip Island was a ‘head scratcher’ after lacking performance in both the sprint and longer race.
Phillip Island WorldSBK: Remy Gardner: ‘A long time since I’ve taken another rider down, doesn’t feel good’
Remy Gardner apologies to teammate Dominique Aegerter after a mistake under braking at turn four cost the two WorldSBK rookies a potential double top five for GRT Yamaha.
Phillip Island WorldSBK: Alex Lowes apologises after costly mistake, Toprak Razgatlioglu ‘said it wasn’t my fault’
Alex Lowes has revealed he apologised to Toprak Razgatlioglu following their incident in Race 2 at Phillip Island, whilst also confirming that the 2021 WorldSBK champion said ‘it wasn’t my fault’.
Phillip Island WorldSBK: Alvaro Bautista sets new record - ‘Maybe we can change the name to Baustralia’
Alvaro Bautista has overtaken Jonathan Rea for the most WorldSBK hat-tricks after completing the perfect Sunday at Phillip Island.
Phillip Island World Superbike Superpole Race Results: Alvaro Bautista wins again, Remy Gardner takes out Dominique Aegerter
Results from the Superpole Race, round 1 of the 2023 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island, Australia.
Phillip Island WorldSBK: Danilo Petrucci given one-place penalty for last-lap collision with Xavi Vierge
WorldSBK rookie Danilo Petrucci has been awarded a one-place penalty after being deemed to have run Xavi Vierge off the track during their final lap battle at Phillip Island.
Phillip Island WorldSBK: Alvaro Bautista ‘couldn’t see anything’ due to spray, ‘was riding on ice’
Alvaro Bautista says the spray when following Jonathan Rea in Race 1 of the 2023 WorldSBK season-opener left him unable to ‘see anything’.
Phillip Island WorldSBK: Jonathan Rea: ‘I had to re-learn how to ride’ after gear shift issues
Despite taking the lead of Race 1 on the opening lap and remaining there for over half the race, six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea was having to fend off gear shift problems throughout.
Phillip Island World Superbike Race (1) Results: Alvaro Bautista beats Jonathan Rea to first victory of 2023
Results from Race 1, round 1 of the 2023 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island, Australia.
Phillip Island World Superbike Results: Toprak Razgatlioglu snatches first pole of the season
Results from Superpole, round 1 of the 2023 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island, Australia.
Phillip Island WorldSBK: Danilo Petrucci ‘nervous, excited, curious’ about first-ever Superpole, Race
Danilo Petrucci says a flurry of emotions come to mind when thinking about his first-ever Superpole and Race in WorldSBK, which take place on Saturday.
Phillip Island WorldSBK: ‘I felt strong, could adapt my style’ - Alvaro Bautista takes control down under
Just like the two day test earlier this week, reigning WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista proved to be too strong for the rest of the competition during Friday practice.
Phillip Island WorldSBK Test: Remy Gardner: ‘I need to control the rear tyre, getting closer every time’
Remy Gardner could be one of several rookies to ruffle the feathers of established WorldSBK riders during this weekend’s season-opener at Phillip Island, following an impressive two day test.