Jubilation at Yamaha: finally, the first victory in the new World Sportbike Championship

Kawasaki, Triumph, Suzuki and Aprilia had already secured victories in the 2026 World Superbike Championship. It was only at the round at the Cremona Circuit that Carter Thompson managed to do so on a Yamaha R7.

Cremona, Race 2: Debut victory for Yamaha – World Championship battle intensifies

With an impressive performance, Carter Thompson secured Yamaha’s first sportbike victory in Race 2 at Cremona. Xavi Artigas, finishing second, increased the pressure on World Championship leader David Salvador.

Cremona, Race 1: Two Kawasakis and a Triumph on the podium

The first race of the 2026 Sportbike World Championship in Cremona was won by Kawasaki rider Xavi, who has thus increased the pressure on his team-mate and championship leader David Salvador.

Cremona, Qualifying: First Yamaha pole in the Sportbike category

In qualifying for the 2026 World Sportbike Championship in Cremona, Carter Thompson secured the first pole position in the new category. Championship leader David Salvador (Kawasaki) was second. Phillip Tonn was conspicuous by his absence.

No money, no Suzuki sportbike for Kas Beekmans: VLR signs Schunselaar

With two rounds to go until the end of the 2027 Sportbike World Championship, Kas Beekmans and VLR Suzuki are parting ways. Whilst the BSB champion is devastated, for Indi Schunselaar it’s a dream come true.

Xavi Artigas (Kawasaki): “It was important to win at Magny-Cours”

With two rounds still to go in the 2026 Sportbike World Championship, the title race is heating up. At Magny-Cours, Xavi Artigas closed the gap on his Kawasaki team-mate and championship leader David Salvador.

From Zero to Hero: Fenton Seabright has reached the pinnacle of Sportbike racing

In the now-defunct Supersport 300 World Championship, Fenton Seabright was merely making up the numbers, but in the new Sportbike World Championship, the Triumph rider is blossoming into a winner. Magny-Cours was his best weekend yet.

Magny-Cours, Race 2: Kawasaki victory ahead of Yamaha and Triumph

In the thrilling second race of the 2026 Sportbike World Championship at Magny-Cours, seven riders crossed the finish line within just one second of each other. Kawasaki rider Xavi Artigas came out on top.

Magny-Cours, Race 1: Triumph victory for Seabright – penalty for championship leader

The first race of the 2026 Sportbike World Championship at Magny-Cours was won by Fenton Seabright. The Triumph rider benefited from a penalty imposed on championship leader David Salvador (Kawasaki)