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Alstare Racing's Batta excited by WSBK prospects
'I feel that my life is the motorcycle and for six months at home with nothing happening... this was for me very difficult' - Francis Batta
Toseland set for land speed record bid in 2014
'If successful, this will be a fantastic personal achievement but also a great accolade to bring back to the UK' - James Toseland
Aprilia confirms Sylvain Guintoli
Sylvain Guintoli and Eugene Laverty are charged with defending Aprilia's World Superbike Championship crown in 2013.
PICS: Jerez WSBK test
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Vote for your 2012 WSBK Rider of the Year
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Alstare, Ducati deal confirmed
Team Ducati Alstare is officially confirmed with Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini to ride the Ducati 1199 Panigale in the World Superbike Championship next season.
Ducati confirms split with Althea Racing
Ducati confirms it won't continue with Althea Racing for the 2013 World Superbike season, but insists Carlos Checa will ride the new 1199 Panigale.
Eurosport agrees new World Superbike TV deal
The World Superbike Championship will continue to be shown on Eurosport for 2013, 2014 and 2015.
35% off Superbikes: When Britain ruled the World
Crash.net viewers can enjoy a massive 35% off the DVD and Download RRP of 'Superbikes: When Britain ruled the World'!
Pit stops among WSBK rule changes
Pit stops and new minimum weight for 1200cc twins among 2013 World Superbike rule changes
Sykes philosophical, hails breakthrough season
Tom Sykes refuses to be too downcast about missing out on the 2012 World Superbike Championship by a mere half point, insisting both he and Kawasaki have exceeded their loftiest expectations.
2012 eni WSBK Championship standings
Max Biaggi emerges on top of the closest and most keenly fought World Superbike Championship fight in the history of the series...
Hopkins 'had no choice but to pull out'
John Hopkins decides to take a sabbatical from motorcycle racing in an effort to get back to full racing fitness for 2014.
Checa eyes perfect farewell for Ducati 1198
The Ducati 1198/1098R, one of the most successful bikes in the history of the World Superbike Championship, prepares to bow out at Magny-Cours.
Hopkins ends 2012 season early
John Hopkins calls an end to his 2012 World Superbike Championship season by withdrawing from the final round of the season at Magny-Cours.
Claudio Corti to make WSBK debut in France
Having been exiled from his Moto2 ride, former Superstock front runner Claudio Corti will make his World Superbike debut at Magny-Cours with Pedercini Kawasaki.
Valentine leaving Crescent at end of 2012
Team manager Jack Valentine to leave Crescent Suzuki at the end of 2012 World Superbike season
Berger returns with Red Devils for Magny-Cours
Ex-Effenbert Liberty Ducati rider Maxime Berger will be present for his home round at Magny-Cours after securing the available Red Devils Ducati ride.
Red flag halts race one, Melandri already out
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...
Honda announces PATA title backing for 2013
PATA joins forces with Honda to become its title sponsor for 2013, a move that will also see Ten Kate revert to a two-strong line-up in the World Supersport Championship.
Haslam joins Rea at Honda for 2013
Honda announces Leon Haslam will join Jonathan Rea in its World Superbike line-up for 2013, while PATA will come on board as its new title sponsor.
Maxime Berger out of Effenbert Liberty
Having already dropped Sylvain Guintoli and Jakub Smrz from its rider line-up, Effenbert Liberty Ducati has now given Maxime Berger his marching orders...