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‘Dangerous to follow Petrucci’ - Nicolo Bulega accepts Cremona WorldSBK Race 1 podium
“He had something more than me, especially in the front…”
Injury “pain” caused Alvaro Bautista to consider retiring from Cremona WorldSBK Race 1
“In the first few laps I felt pain so could not fight other riders and just tried to stay on bike.”
“I was just afraid to die”: Danilo Petrucci on journey to historic first WorldSBK race win
“I thought it could be difficult to jump on the podium but after a few laps, I understood that I had good pace.”
BMW WorldSBK boss explains Toprak Razgatlioglu engine penalty strategy
A number of engine problems throughout 2024 meant that engine penalties were likely for Razgatlioglu.
Alex Lowes fitness ‘to be reviewed’ after Cremona World Superbike Race 1 crash
Injuries to Alex Lowes’ left leg require a review of his condition on Sunday morning.
Barni Ducati expands in World Superbike 2025 as Yari Montella steps up
The Italian team will grow from one bike to two in the 2025 World Superbike season.
Ryan Vickers lands World Superbike ride for 2025
The British rider will race for the Motocorsa Ducati team next season.
Tito Rabat hails “best day so far” in WorldSBK after fourth place in Cremona practice
Rabat ended Friday practice at the Italian Round in fourth place.
Italian World Superbike FP3 Results: Iannone fastest in final practice
Full results from the FP3 session at the Italian World Superbike round.
“Really upset” Danilo Petrucci explains Remy Gardner Cremona WorldSBK incident
“Blue flags were waving for Remy [Gardner], but he decided to cross the track between turns 11 and 12 when I was coming.”
Alex Lowes pinpoints key area to improve after topping WSBK Cremona practice
Alex Lowes sums up Friday in Cremona after topping timesheet
“No pressure” for Nicolo Bulega in WorldSBK title fight despite Toprak Razgatlioglu absence
Nicolo Bulega has the chance to take the points lead from Toprak Razgatlioglu at Cremona this weekend.
Alvaro Bautista directs bullish title message to absent Toprak Razgatlioglu
Alvaro Bautista provides injury update after Friday WSBK practice
Andrea Iannone looking for “something more” in 2025 WorldSBK contract talks
“It’s really complicated because I have a really clear thought for what I need next year.”
Michael van der Mark plans Toprak Razgatlioglu assistance at Italian World Superbike
“If we can take some points off Toprak’s rivals, it’ll be a really good weekend.”
Alvaro Bautista opposed to team orders in Ducati WorldSBK title hunt
“I don’t want to help him or him to help me…”
Updated Yamaha R1 homologated for remainder of 2024 WorldSBK season
The updated Yamaha R1 unveiled this week will be used for the rest of the 2024 WorldSBK season.
Tommy Bridewell considers WorldSBK future ahead of Cremona wildcard
“I love British Superbike; I enjoy racing there, but...”
Nicolo Bulega aims to recover “a lot of points” on absent Toprak Razgatlioglu in WSBK title chase
“I don’t expect anything, I try to stay focused on my job.”
BMW “can’t say” if Toprak Razgatlioglu “will be back” at Aragon World Superbike
Uncertainty remains around the return schedule of Toprak Razgatlioglu, the current WorldSBK championship leader.
Alvaro Bautista not focused on beating Nicolo Bulega in WorldSBK 2024
“For me, it’s [more] important that I can finish the season with a good feeling than the position I finish.”
Decision made on Alvaro Bautista fitness for Italian World Superbike
WorldSBK has made its decision on Alvaro Bautista’s participation in this weekend’s Italian Round at Cremona.
Yamaha launches new race-focused R1
2025 will see the launch of a new Yamaha R1, designed specifically for the race track.
Pirelli continues with development tyres at Italian WorldSBK
Despite the Cremona Circuit being new to WorldSBK, Pirelli is taking development tyres to the circuit for this weekend’s Italian Round.