World Superbikes
WSB Barcelona Test: Jonathan Rea tops the second day
01 April 2021 by
Jonathan Rea ended the two-day World Superbike test in Barcelona at the top of the timesheets on his new Kawasaki ZX-10RR. The six-time champion's fastest lap-time was a 1:40.264, enough to...
WSB Barcelona Test: 2021 livery reveal round-up
01 April 2021 by
Ahead of the official two-day World Superbike test in several teams unveiled their brand-new liveries for the 2021 season. Kawasaki, Honda and Yamaha took the covers off of their respective 2021...
WSB: Aruba.it Ducati unveil 2021 livery
24 March 2021 by
The factory Aruba.it Ducati team has unveiled the Panigale V4 R livery which will takes its place on the 2021 World Superbike grid. As with all team presentations this year, due to Covid-19,...
WSB: Alex Lowes returns from injury at Jerez Test
22 March 2021 by
Alex Lowes made his return from a shoulder injury at the end of last week for a two-day World Superbike test at Jerez. The factory Kawasaki rider has been out of action since injuring his shoulder in...
WSB: Leon Haslam and Alvaro Bautista complete two-day Jerez Test
22 March 2021 by
Team HRC's Leon Haslam and Alvaro Bautista have completed a productive two-day test at Jerez. The duo were at Jerez on Friday and Saturday (March 19-20) and were keen to make up the time that they...
WSB: Team GoEleven Ducati unveil all-new 2021 livery
18 March 2021 by
Team GoEleven Ducati has unveiled a brand-new look ahead of the 2021 World Superbike season. Last season the team's Ducati V4R was covered in a fluorescent red, yellow and white paintjob. However, for...
FIM shows support for Sharni Pinfold following her decision to quit racing amid sexism claims
08 February 2021 by
The FIM has responded following Sharni Pinfold's decision to quit racing due to the sexist treatment that she has been subjected to, and witnessed, during her time in the motorsport...
WSB: Team HRC get back on track at Jerez
29 January 2021 by
Team HRC duo Leon Haslam and Alvaro Bautista were able to get some track time this week during a test at Jerez. Following the cancellation of last week's World Superbike test at the same circuit due...
WSB: Jonathan Rea crowned Irish Motorcyclist of the Year
27 January 2021 by
Jonathan Rea has been named as the Adelaide Irish Motorcyclist of the Year for a record breaking sixth year in a row. It's the eighth time that Rea has won Irish motorcycling’s top honour, which puts...
WSB: Two-day Jerez test postponed due to rainy conditons
21 January 2021 by
The two-day World Superbike test at Jerez has been abandoned following another day of rain at the Spanish circuit. Wet weather had already ruined the opening test day of the new year for all of the...
WSB: Michel Fabrizio returns to action in the Supersport class
19 January 2021 by
Michel Fabrizio will make his return to the World Superbike paddock this season after signing for the Team Motozoo by Puccetti Racing squad. Fabrizio will compete in the Supersport class...
WSB: Leon Camier named as new Honda team manager
18 January 2021 by
Team HRC has named Leon Camier as their new team manager for the 2021 World Superbike season. The Brit has called time on his racing career after suffering from a long list of injuries over the last...
WSB: Danny Webb stays with WRP Wepol Racing for 2021 World Supersport campaign
11 January 2021 by
Danny Webb has re-signed with WRP Wepol Racing for the 2021 World Supersport season. The Brit returned to the WorldSSP paddock with the Czech team last season and ended the year 11th overall.
WSB: Maverick Viñales' father launches WorldSSP300 project
04 January 2021 by
Maverick Viñales' father, Ángel Viñales, has unveiled his own World Supersport 300 project ahead of 2021 season. The Viñales Racing Team has been launched with the hope of becoming a platform to help...
WSB: Randy Krummenacher returns to the World Supersport grid
04 January 2021 by
2019 World Supersport champion Randy Krummenacher will return to the grid this season after signing for the EAB Racing team. Krummenacher parted ways with the MV Agusta Reparto Corse team after just...
WSB: Long lap penalties introduced as part of updated regulations
21 December 2020 by
The long lap penalty system will be introduced to the World Superbike Championship next season. The sanction has been used effectively in MotoGP since 2019, with riders having to follow a wider route...
WSB: Tito Rabat joins Barni Racing for 2021 season
21 December 2020 by
Tito Rabat will make his World Superbike debut in 2021 after signing for the Barni Racing Ducati team. Rabat's five-season stay in MotoGP came to an end at the end of this season following the arrival...
WATCH: Jonathan Rea laps Aragon with the Insta360 One R camera
17 December 2020 by
What happens when six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea mounts a 360 camera on his new 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10RR? Watch as Rea laps the Aragon circuit with the Insta360 ONE R. In the video you'll...
WSB: Michael van der Mark tests new BMW M1000 RR
09 December 2020 by
Michael van der Mark has completed his first laps on the all-new BMW M1000 RR in a shakedown test at Miramas, France. The Dutch rider joins the official BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team next year after...
WSB: Ten Kate Racing return to World Supersport with Dominique Aegerter
02 December 2020 by
Ten Kate Racing will return to the World Supersport Championship next year with Dominique Aegerter. The Dutch team are the most successful outfit in the Supersport class with nine world...
WSB: Chaz Davies to ride for Team Go Eleven Ducati in 2021
30 November 2020 by
Chaz Davies has secured his spot on the 2021 World Superbike grid after signing with Team Go Eleven Ducati. The Welshman lost his spot in the ARUBA.IT Racing factory Ducati team at the end of...
WSB: 2021 Provisional calendar revealed
30 November 2020 by
A provisional calendar, including 13 rounds, for the 2021 World Superbike season has been unveiled. Assen will host the 2021 season opener on April 23-25, with a trip to Estoril planned for...
WSB: Eugene Laverty and Jonas Folger join BMW Satellite teams for 2021
27 November 2020 by
Eugene Laverty and Jonas Folger have secured places on the 2021 World Superbike grid after signing for two new BMW satellite teams. Laverty has joined the RC Squadra Corse team, whilst Folger...
WSB: 2021 Australian Round postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions
09 November 2020 by
The 2021 Australian round of the World Superbike Championship has been postponed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit announced the postponement today...
WSB: Jonathan Rea clinches his sixth consecutive title at Estoril
19 October 2020 by
Jonathan Rea created even more history at the weekend by clinching his sixth consecutive World Superbike title at Estoril. Rea becomes only the second rider in history to win a premier class...
WSB: Leon Haslam receives contract extension at Honda for 2021
15 October 2020 by
HRC have confirmed that Leon Haslam will remain with their factory World Superbike team next season. Haslam will once again line-up alongside Alvaro Bautista on the CBR1000RR-R SP Fireblade in...
WSB: Jonathan Rea secures Magny-Cours double but must wait for his sixth title
05 October 2020 by
Jonathan Rea narrowly missed out on clinching his sixth consecutive World Superbike crown despite securing a sensational double at Magny-Cours. The Kawasaki rider mastered the tricky wet...
WSB: Michael Ruben Rinaldi wins as Jonathan Rea extends championship lead
07 September 2020 by
The World Superbike Championship has a brand-new race winner with Michael Ruben Rinaldi clinching his maiden victory at Aragon. The Team GOELEVEN Ducati rider, who had already become the...
WSB: Matteo Ferrari to deputise at Aragon for injured Leandro Mercado
02 September 2020 by
Matteo Ferrari will make his World Superbike Championship debut at Aragon this weekend when he steps in to replace the injured Leandro Mercado. The inaugural FIM Enel MotoE World Cup winner...
WSB: Jonathan Rea takes control after Aragon double
31 August 2020 by
Jonathan Rea leads the 2020 World Superbike Championship once again after securing a dominating double at Aragon. Rea has a 10-point advantage over Scott Redding in the highly competitive title...
WSB: Jonas Folger set for World Superbike debut with Barcelona wildcard
19 August 2020 by
Jonas Folger will make his World Superbike Championship debut at the inaugural Catalunya round in Barcelona next month. The German will compete on a privateer Yamaha YZF-R1 for...
WSB: Estoril added to 2020 calendar as new season finale
18 August 2020 by
The World Superbike Championship will visit Estoril for the first time since 1993 this year, with the Portuguese circuit becoming the new 2020 season finale. Estoril replaces Misano on the...
WSB: Jonathan Rea takes a hat-trick of wins at Portimao
10 August 2020 by
Reigning champion Jonathan Rea has re-taken control in the World Superbike Championship after three dominating victories at Portimao. The statistics taken from the action in Portugal showcase Rea's...
WSB: Scott Redding takes control with two victories at Jerez
03 August 2020 by
Scott Redding has taken control of the 2020 World Superbike Championship after dominating the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez. The reigning British Superbike champion started the weekend off perfectly by...
WSB: Michael Ruben Rinaldi tops FP2 but Loris Baz ends day one quickest overall
31 July 2020 by
Michael Ruben Rinaldi sprung a surprise in this afternoon's FP2 session at Jerez, but it's Loris Baz who ends Friday on top overall. Just like we saw in MotoGP at Jerez, the higher afternoon...
WSB: BMW use 3D rider model to optimise the BMW S 1000 RR aerodynamics
27 July 2020 by
The World Superbike Championship restarts this weekend and the BMW Motorrad team have been working hard in the wind tunnel with a 3D rider model of Eugene Laverty. Engineers have been fine-tuning the...