Xavi Vierge

Latest news on which WorldSBK teams/riders are testing where and when in the month of March as BMW get set for their first pre-season outing of 2022.

Team HRC rider Iker Lecuona claims this week’s two day Jerez WorldSBK test was 'the best I’ve felt on the bike so far'.

‘We worked very well with the electronics, adjusting and fine tuning the set-up until we found the way and I was able to get my confidence back’ - Xavi Vierge after completing his third WorldSBK test at Jerez, fourth in total.

Here's a closer look at the official 2022 WorldSBK rider line-up after Pedercini Kawasaki became the final team to confirm their plans.

Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge continue their preparations for the 2022 WorldSBK season with two day Portimao test.

'The progression is clear. Honda is working in the right direction and every item that we are trying is an improvement' - WorldSBK rookie Xavi Vierge.

New Team HRC riders Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge identify WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu, Jonathan Rea and Ducati’s Alvaro Bautista as their main rivals.

Although his focus is purely on WorldSBK, Iker Lecuona believes Honda have made significant improvements in MotoGP after Pol Espargaro topped the Mandalika test.

Leon Camier in favour of increasing the number of allowed WorldSBK test days, while Honda's change from Ohlins to Showa suspension has been 'very good' thus far.

Leon Camier has called Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge' adaptation to WorldSBK 'really impressive', while calling the all-rookie line-up 'an investment for the future'.

HRC Director Tetsuhiro Kuwata says the 2022 WorldSBK season is ‘very important’, while the decision to sign Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge was down to their ‘potential and speed’.

Team HRC officially unveil its 2022 WorldSBK colours for riders Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge.

Team HRC will unveil their CBR1000RR-R Fireblade on February 15th ahead of the 2022 World Superbike season.

Iker Lecuona claims ‘race management’ will be the biggest challenge ahead of his rookie WorldSBK season.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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

2018 WorldSSP300 champion Ana Carrasco is set for a move back to Moto3 after allegedly striking a deal with the Boe SKX team.