World Supersport News

Turkish WorldSSP star Bahattin Sofuoglu has been ruled out of this weekend’s race after bringing out the red flag in Superpole

A new grid positioning rule has come into play for WorldSSP in 2024 and the riders have had their say.

Electrifying pace from Yari Montella saw him top the Official Phillip Island WorldSSP test.

Tarran Mackenzie claimed his first WorldSSP win of the season after a tyre gamble saw him remain on slicks when rain fell.

Stefano Manzi has hit back at Ducati after claiming all of their WorldSSP teams complained to Race Direction after his Race 1 victory in Imola.

Despite feeling underprepared and as though more time on a WorldSSP bike was needed before challenging for podiums, John McPhee achieved just that in his first-ever Supersport race.

A stunning first race in WorldSSP for John McPhee ended with the Kawasaki rider taking his first podium in the series, whilst getting a new fan in the form of six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea.

Due to logistical and customs issues, Honda could be at risk of losing any WorldSSP points scored at both Phillip Island and Mandalika after failing to present its engine and other parts before the deadline.

After eight seasons in the Moto3 World Championship, John McPhee made his WorldSSP debut at Jerez as part of the first pre-season test of 2023.

Alessandro Zetti will race in all European WorldSSP rounds in 2022 as Kallio Racing officially confirms the Italian rider’s signing.

Leonardo Taccini is already dreaming of WorldSBK after signing with WorldSSP champions Ten Kate Yamaha for 2022.

Kyle Smith will make his return to WorldSSP in 2022 after agreeing a deal with VFT Racing Yamaha.

2021 WorldSSP champion Dominique Aegerter has a new team-mate for 2022 after Ten Kate Yamaha agreed a deal with Italian rider Leonardo Taccini.

Here’s the current state of play regarding the confirmed 2022 WorldSSP riders, along with which teams are yet to confirm their line-up.

Lorenzo Baldassarri looks set to join the 2022 WorldSSP grid with Bardahl Evan Bros Yamaha as they attempt to replace Steven Odendaal.

Glenn Van Straalen will compete in his second full-time WorldSSP season in 2022 after agreeing to stay with EAB Racing.

Steven Odendaal has officially left WorldSSP after agreeing to join VRD Igol Experiences for the 2022 FIM EWC season.

Niki Tuuli will return for a second WorldSSP season with MV Agusta in 2022, while Bahattin Sofuoglu makes the step-up from WorldSSP300 alongside the Finn.

Peter Sebestyen will take part in his third full WorldSSP season in 2022 after agreeing to remain with Evan Bros. Yamaha.

Randy Krummenacher will not race for CM Racing in the 2022 WorldSSP campaign after deciding to end his deal with the team.

Patrick Hobelsberger is set for a fourth season in WorldSSP after signing with Kallio Racing for 2022.

Jules Cluzel calls the 2021 WorldSSP season finale race ‘crazy’ after winning from 13th on the grid. Dominique Aegerter helps Ten Kate Yamaha take the teams' title with P3 in race two.

Tom Booth-Amos, Jeffrey Buis and Ben Currie all sign deals with Kawasaki to become WorldSSP riders for 2022.

The wait for a first world title is over for Dominique Aegerter as he clinches the 2021 World Supersport championship; ‘I’ve waited at least 25 years to be world champion, now I am! Thank you to everyone, I am just super happy’.