The #11 cemented his place at the top of the standings in Free Practice 2, although it was his FP1 time that was the fastest of the day
Four manufacturers in the top four as the WorldSSP season shoots out of the gate
The #11 started the weekend exactly as he'd have envisaged by leading the timesheets in the 45-minute FP1 session
The #96 crashed on Day 2 of the Official Test and was ruled out of the season-opening round with fractures to his left wrist and hand
2026 is set to be a sensational season in WorldSBK, so find out where and how you can watch it throughout the year
A new agreement has been signed between Brembo and WorldSBK, with the braking system manufacturer becoming the Championship's Innovation Partner
The WorldSBK and WorldSSP riders in Australia took part in the annual Chevron photoshoot ahead of the first round of the season
In a surprise late addition to the 2026 grid, Tommy Bridewell and Superbike Advocates Racing throw their hat into the ring in WorldSBK's 2026 season!
With features like Live Timing, Rider Tracking and live commentary, the WorldSBK app is a must-have to follow the 2026 season!
The first media day of the year is in the books with plenty of spicy quotes coming from Phillip Island…
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The #19 will make history with his next win, as he looks to pass Max Biaggi for the honour of being WorldSBK's oldest race winner
The WorldSBK Predictor game is back once again in 2026 for every round offering a variety of exclusive prizes won by correctly guessing that Round's pole-setting time!
PREVIEW: Masia looks to take the field by storm in Australia after a dominant showing in Official Testing! [ 18-Feb-26 7:36am ]The WorldSSP season opener is just around the corner. Read more below to get fully up to date on what to watch out for at Phillip Island!
Pirelli reveal tyre allocation for Australia, new SC1 medium to debut at Phillip Island [ 18-Feb-26 7:51am ]There's a new tyre for the WorldSBK riders to use as the 2026 season gets underway at the beautiful Phillip Island
THE FUTURE IS NOW: 2026 set for grand kick off in Australia as WorldSBK heads 'Down Under' [ 18-Feb-26 7:35am ]After all the testing and all the talking, it's time to go racing in 2026 as WorldSBK ushers in a new season
STEVE ENGLISH OPINION: Iker Lecuona is the most intriguing rider on the grid [ 18-Feb-26 7:43am ]As the paddock gears up for the opening round of the year WorldSBK commentator Steve English picks his most interesting rider on the grid. Iker Lecuona has moved from Honda to Ducati for 2026 and needs to deliver from the outset
FIM reveal list of homologated bikes for 2026 campaign [ 18-Feb-26 8:00am ]With the season kicking off in just a few days, the FIM have presented the list of bikes eligible for competition this year
NEW SCHEDULE: All the key times for the 2026 season-opener in Australia! [ 18-Feb-26 7:42am ]The WorldSBK and WorldSSP riders are lined up and raring to race this weekend, check out the weekend's full schedule down below!
WorldSBK adds Greece to 2026 broadcast network with ANT1+ [ 17-Feb-26 3:23pm ]Live coverage of WorldSBK will be provided on ANT1+, while free-to-air highlights will be on ANT1 TV
DAZN Portugal will be the home of WorldSBK in 2026, with Portuguese fans able to follow Miguel Oliveira's new journey
Booth-Amos and Mahias land back up near the front to conclude the final test day of the 2026 preseason
The Italian rider was third-fastest on Day 2 of the Australia Test as he showcased his potential 'Down Under'
The #55 is usually strong at Phillip Island but his testing times left him down the timesheets on both Monday and Tuesday
The #11 has been unbeatable in Australia throughout the Official Test as he secured top spot for the second day running
Again in P2, Philipp Oettl is shaping up to be a name to watch in the 2026 title fight.
The #47 has a new crew chief for 2026 and the pair seem to be working well together despite limited testing in January
The #11 remains the rider to beat in Australia as he became the first rider during the Official Test to lap in the 1'28s
The rookie #96 has seen the curtain drawn early on his Australian round
Sam Lowes, Montella and Baldassarri shine as top independent riders in a productive Day 1 of the Australia Test [ 16-Feb-26 7:19am ]The trio of Ducati independent riders flashed brilliance on the opening day of testing in Oz
Bulega puts on a clinic on Day 1 of testing in Australia: "We did a great job and started very well" [ 16-Feb-26 7:17am ]The title favourite showed riders and fans what all the hype is about on Day 1
"We need to understand what we need especially for the race and a long run" - Bassani reflects on 'quite good' Day 1 [ 16-Feb-26 7:18am ]The Italian rider was quick out the blocks as he claimed P2 overall across two sessions, finishing only behind compatriot Nicolo Bulega
CLEAN SWEEP: Bulega tops both Official Test sessions in Australia, Bassani P2 as Montella, Baldassarri shine 'Down Under' [ 16-Feb-26 7:06am ]Italian rider Nicolo Bulega got his trip to Australia off to the perfect start on Monday at Phillip Island as he claimed top spot in both sessions
DOUBLING UP: Masia makes it two from two on WorldSSP's Monday in Australia, Triumph shine with Bayliss and Vostatek [ 16-Feb-26 5:15am ]Home hero Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) took P2 on the day, splitting Ducati riders Masia and Oettl for the day's top three finishers
It was an all-Italian affair at the top of the Free Practice 1 timesheets as Bulega lead Montella, Bassani and Baldassarri
The Official Test Down Under is underway!
How to follow the official Australia Test: All you need to know in one place to keep up with the final preseason testing event! [ 15-Feb-26 9:24pm ]Keep tabs on the critical testing sessions before lights out on 2026!
Honda Racing Corporation has all hands on deck for their reimagined 2026 squad!
Two days of testing - hopefully in good weather - take place at the iconic Phillip Island circuit ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 season
Two days of testing are split into sessions for the WorldSBK and WorldSSP fields, giving them plenty of track time ahead of the season opener
The star factory Ducati rider arrives in Australia with a new bike and renewed fire to claim his first World Championship
Many questions remain unanswered heading into the 2026 WorldSSP season, after big rider moves and a new manufacturer joining the fray
The Portuguese MotoGP star has a new home in WorldSBK with the German manufacturer and is already being hailed as one of this season's big profiles
Bimota turned heads by landing podiums in their first season back in WorldSBK, now the Italian manufacturer's factory team look for sophomore success in 2026
Xavi Vierge makes the move from Honda while Stefano Manzi joins as the WorldSSP Champion alongside Andrea Locatelli and Remy Gardner
Two big names from the MotoGP paddock make the jump into WorldSBK in 2026!
Baldassarri's new colours unveiled as Team GoEleven reveal bold yellow livery for their Ducati [ 07-Feb-26 11:00am ]The Ducati Independent outfit have completed the signing of the #34 and excitedly await the start of racing action in 2026
Sky Italia to continue WorldSBK coverage through 2027 [ 06-Feb-26 11:00am ]WorldSBK will continue to be broadcast on Sky Italia in Italy as the long-running partnership continues
THE FUTURE IS NOW: Four fan-favourite riders have changed it up and landed a new seat for 2026! [ 06-Feb-26 9:29am ]Four podium-winning riders have traded in their old leathers for new colours this offseason for a new opportunity
