WorldSBK

Kawasaki surprises: The best Japanese manufacturer with the oldest superbike

Garrett Gerloff has been a pleasant surprise in the 2026 Superbike World Championship on his ageing Kawasaki ZX-10RR. The Texan’s leap in performance compared to last year has been enormous.

Ducati rider Tommy Bridewell on sheep, tractors, aeroplanes and property

At 38, Tommy Bridewell is one of the oldest Superbike rookies of all time. The Ducati rider is also different from many of his colleagues in another respect.

Retirement or carrying on? Bautista is preparing for every scenario

To convince a team to sign him for the 2027 Superbike World Championship, Álvaro Bautista needs better results than he’s had so far. The Ducati rider would like to carry on, but isn’t ruling out retirement.

Enna-Pergusa: Superbike spectacle in the shadow of Mount Etna and the Cosa Nostra

Established in 1988, the Superbike World Championship has visited numerous circuits. A round in Sicily was a unique and extraordinary event. Today’s riders would boycott the Autódromo di Pergusa.

Down to the millimetre: how the FIM catches potential cheats in the World Superbike Championship

To monitor compliance with the Superbike World Championship regulations, the FIM is deploying the latest technology from the Magny-Cours round onwards.

Álvaro Bautista and the Ducati V4R – the ballast is just one of his problems

Whilst Ducati is dominating the 2026 Superbike World Championship, Álvaro Bautista is having his worst season to date on the new V4R. The extra ballast is only a small part of his difficulties.

Jake Dixon (Honda) on his comebacks: “Too early and not ideal”

Jake Dixon’s rookie season in the 2026 Superbike World Championship has been marred by injuries. Looking back, the Honda works rider realises that the wrong decisions were made.

World Superbike Championship test at Magny-Cours: Just a small, elite group

Although the 2026 Superbike World Championship will resume at Magny-Cours after the summer break, only three teams are taking the opportunity to test on the French circuit this week.

Jack Miller and Alex Rins: Last chance to save their World Championship careers

It is certain that Australian Jack Miller and Spaniard Alex Rins will no longer be racing in MotoGP in 2027. Both want to switch to the World Superbike Championship, but have not yet secured a contract.