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Jonathan Rea
WSBK News
3m ago
Jake Dixon “can't wait” to hear Jonathan Rea’s Honda WorldSBK comments: "I'm intrigued"
Jake Dixon says signing Jonathan Rea is a statement of intent by Honda for its WorldSBK project, "can't wait" to hear his comments.
Remy Gardner, 2025 Estoril WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
36m ago
“Big goals” in WorldSBK 2026 for fourth-year Remy Gardner
Remy Gardner says he has “big goals” for the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Xavi Vierge, Toprak Razgatlioglu at 2025 MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
2h ago
WorldSBK “good guy” follows Toprak Razgatlioglu, Jonathan Rea at Yamaha
Andrea Locatelli took a positive first impression of sharing the Yamaha WorldSBK box with Xavi Vierge.
PHR Performance Triumph presents 2026 WorldSPB team. Credit: Triumph.
WSBK News
7h ago
Peter Hickman makes WorldSBK step with new 2026 category
Peter Hickman’s PHR Performance team will step into WorldSBK’s Sportbike class in 2026 with Triumph.
Tarran Mackenzie, 2025 Spanish WorldSBK, pit box. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
20/11/25
Tarran Mackenzie pens 2026 WorldSBK deal with Ducati team
Tarran Mackenzie has confirmed his place on the 2026 WorldSBK grid with Ducati machinery.
Alvaro Bautista, 2025 Spanish WorldSBK, podium. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
20/11/25
Alvaro Bautista aims to repeat MotoGP champion’s achievement in WorldSBK 2026
Alvaro Bautista is dreaming of a fourth world title in the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Ducati V2 Future Champ Academy Panigale V2 S. Credit: Ducati.
WSBK News
13/11/25
Ducati cup to feature at multiple WorldSBK events in 2026
A new Ducati V2 one-make series is set to feature at two WorldSBK rounds during the 2026 season.
Shaun Muir, Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2025 Estoril WorldSBK, podium. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
12/11/25
BMW WorldSBK boss admits “we’ll miss” Toprak Razgatlioglu in 2026
Shaun Muir admits BMW will “miss” Toprak Razgatlioglu in the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Alvaro Bautista, 2025 Aragon WorldSBK, parc ferme. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
11/11/25
Alvaro Bautista picks out 2025 “reset” moment: “I felt a lot of pain inside”
A late-season crash provided a crucial “reset” moment for Alvaro Bautista in the 2025 WorldSBK Championship.
Jonathan Rea, Honda World Superbikes 2014
WSBK News
11/11/25
Jonathan Rea makes surprise Honda return in new World Superbike role
Jonathan Rea will join HRC as a test rider following his retirement from full-time racing
Michael Ruben Rinaldi, 2025 Estoril WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
11/11/25
Former champion “received many calls” after WorldSBK retirement announcement
Michael Ruben Rinaldi says he has had “many calls” about opportunities in 2026 after stepping back from WorldSBK.
Garrett Gerloff, 2025 Spanish WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
10/11/25
“Quite a few things” to be confident about in WorldSBK 2026 for Garrett Gerloff
Despite a difficult 2025, Garrett Gerloff thinks there are “quite a few things” giving him confidence for WorldSBK next season.
Danilo Petrucci, 2025 UK WorldSBK. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
07/11/25
Danilo Petrucci sets “tough” target for BMW WorldSBK switch
Danilo Petrucci says his goal with BMW is to challenge for WorldSBK titles.
Carter Thompson and Niccolo Canepa. Credit: Yamaha.
WSBK News
06/11/25
Yamaha confirms commitment to new 2026 WorldSBK class
Yamaha has confirmed its participation in the new World Sportbike class in WorldSBK.
Toprak Razgatlioglu drives a Porsche 911 at Istanbul Park. Credit: Instagram/Toprak Razgatlioglu.
WSBK News
06/11/25
Toprak Razgatlioglu breaks car lap record at Istanbul Park
Fresh from his WorldSBK title win at Jerez, Toprak Razgatlioglu headed to Istanbul Park to set a new lap record.
Stefano Manzi, 2025 Estoril WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
05/11/25
Yamaha rookie predicts “more challenging” WorldSBK 2026 aspect
Stefano Manzi will make the step up to WorldSBK in 2026.
Honda CBR600RR. Credit: Honda.
WSBK News
05/11/25
WorldSBK publishes World Sportbike technical regulations with odd bike list
WorldSBK has published some new clarifications on the rules for the new World Sportbike Championship.
Federico Caricasulo with ZXMoto 820RR-R. Credit: WorldSBK.
WSBK News
04/11/25
Ex-WorldSSP champion team partners with Chinese manufacturer after Yamaha split
The Evans Bros WorldSSP team has announced a partnership with a new Chinese manufacturer.
Superbike Advocates Ducati 2026 BSB livery reveal. Credit: Instagram/Superbike Advocates.
WSBK News
04/11/25
New BSB team aiming for three 2026 WorldSBK wildcards
The Superbike Advocates BSB team is reportedly aiming to wildcard at three WorldSBK races in 2026.
Garrett Gerloff on 2026 Kawasaki ZX-10RR. Credit: Kawasaki.
WSBK News
04/11/25
Could the new Kawasaki ZX-10RR transform Garrett Gerloff’s WorldSBK fortunes?
Garrett Gerloff will race a moderately updated Kawasaki ZX-10RR in the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Toprak Razgatlioglu, Bahattin Sofuoglu. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
02/11/25
Toprak Razgatlioglu to be missed “a lot” by remaining Turkish WorldSBK star
Bahattin Sofuoglu says he will miss Toprak Razgatlioglu “a lot” in the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Toprak Razgatlioglu, Michael van der Mark, 2025 Portuguese WorldSBK. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
31/10/25
Michael van der Mark: “Not many people understand” Toprak Razgatlioglu level
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s level is something not understood by many, says Michael van der Mark.
Axel Bassani, 2025 Spanish WorldSBK, pit box. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
31/10/25
“Something good, something not” for Axel Bassani at first 2026 WorldSBK test
Axel Bassani says Bimota has “a lot of work to do” before the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Garrett Gerloff, 2025 Spanish WorldSBK, pit box. Credit: Gold and Goose.
WSBK News
31/10/25
Garrett Gerloff will “probably be out” of WorldSBK if 2026 crew change fails
Garrett Geloff says a change of crew chief is his last throw of the dice in WorldSBK.