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Marc VDS following the founder’s death: Sam Lowes on the uncertain future

Since the team owner’s death, Marc VDS has also been racing in his memory. Sam Lowes speaks exclusively about his personal loss and the work being done to secure a future for the Superbike team.

Yamaha ace Andrea Locatelli shifts his focus: Estoril with an eye on 2027

Given the results of Andrea Locatelli and his team-mates, the 2026 Superbike World Championship is beyond Yamaha’s reach. From Estoril onwards, the focus will be on preparations for the coming season.

For Franco Morbidelli, it’s a case of coming full circle: “Back to my roots”

When Franco Morbidelli competes in the 2027 World Superbike Championship with Aruba.it Ducati, he’ll be facing familiar faces and a familiar environment. The Italian is approaching the challenge with respect.

Looking forward to Estoril: Oliveira doesn’t want to let his compatriots down

In MotoGP, Miguel Oliveira had to wait a long time for a home race; in the 2026 Superbike World Championship, the Portuguese rider will have the pleasure of two. The BMW rider has set his sights high for Estoril.

Tarran Mackenzie’s ordeal continues: Loris Baz steps in once again

It had actually been widely expected that Tarran Mackenzie would return, but the Ducati privateer is not fit enough for the Superbike round at Estoril either. As in Cremona, Loris Baz will step in.

Penultimate Superbike weekend of 2026: What you need to know about Estoril

The final two rounds of the 2026 World Superbike Championship will take place back-to-back. The Circuito do Estoril kicks things off this weekend – it is the home race for BMW star Miguel Oliveira.

Alvaro Bautista’s sporting future: what he can really envisage

Alvaro Bautista has been crowned Superbike World Champion twice, securing 63 wins and 129 podium finishes. For 2027, he has only one option; at almost 42 years of age, he feels too young to retire.

Franco Morbidelli in the 2027 Superbike World Championship: Ducati manager confident of success

With Franco Morbidelli on board, Ducati team principal Stefano Cecconi has finalised his line-up for the 2027 World Superbike Championship. Like the Aruba boss, Gigi Dall’Igna also sees this as the start of a success story.

Loris Veneman would like to erase the 2026 Sportbike World Championship from his memory

For the past two years, Loris Veneman has been dogged by bad luck. The Dutchman managed to salvage the 2025 season, but the 2026 World Sportbike Championship proved a tough test. It remains unclear what the future holds.